Barron, Cordileone warn pro-life Catholics face pressure in health care

Vatican court orders partial retrial in ‘trial of the century’ finance case Judges cite procedural flaws tied to papal decrees, requiring renewed proceedings while leaving prior convictions formally intact. St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful. Cuban priest: In addition to faith in Christ, only democracy can save Cuba As conditions deteriorate and street protests spread, Father Alberto Reyes said the regime needs to stop the charade that things will get better and allow democracy. ‘God is good’: Faith and love for family on display at 2026 Oscars At the 2026 Oscars, Michael B. Jordan, Nicole Kidman, and Jessie Buckley were quite open about their belief in God and the importance of family in their lives. Beyond oil and conflict, Iran’s Kharg Island holds a lost Christian past Will Kharg’s Christian heritage survive the present conflict, or will it become yet another casualty of international strife? Iranian missile fragments fall near Church of the Holy Sepulchre The Government of Israel condemned the Iranian regime for “firing missiles at the holy sites of Jerusalem, endangering Jews, Muslims, and Christians alike." German bishop recalls Habermas-Ratzinger dialogue after philosopher’s death The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference praised the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas’ landmark 2004 dialogue with the future Pope Benedict XVI on faith and reason. Bishop Conley, Gov. Pillen ask for prayers for Nebraskans facing wildfires As Nebraska faces its largest-ever wildfire, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln and Gov. Jim Pillen are calling for prayers. Barron, Cordileone warn pro-life Catholics face pressure in health care The Religious Liberty Commission’s hearing on health care and social services highlighted legal issues faced by Catholic health care professionals. Leo XIV to journalists: War is not a video game; guard against propaganda, verify the news Pope Leo XIV exhorted journalists to fact-check the news and show the true face of war. From Pius IX to Francis: 7 modern popes who strengthened devotion to St. Joseph The popes of the last two centuries have sought the protection and intercession of St. Joseph in times of personal and societal need, elevating his status as a patron for all Catholics. Pope Leo XIV laments ‘growing deterioration’ of the Amazon’s natural environment In a video message addressed to the sixth assembly of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon, Pope Leo XIV highlighted environmental deterioration, synodality, inculturation, and evangelization. House bill targets environmental impact of chemical abortion and doctors’ role in the process The bill would tighten prescription requirements, requiring an in-person exam and requiring the doctor to be present during the abortion. Catholic legal group ‘hopes and prays’ Supreme Court will side with Haitian, Syrian migrants The Supreme Court agreed to hear a lawsuit that challenges the revocation of temporary protected status (TPS) for migrants from Haiti and Syria.

Jurors given piano performance, crash course in music as part of copyright suit over Catholic hymns The dispute involves apparent similarities in two decades-old songs.