Why Are People Converting to Catholicism in 2026?

The Wonderful Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini and His Confession of Discomfort with Pope Francis Regarding Reopening Wounds Healed After the Council

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Spiritual Testament of Cardinal Camillo Ruini

NC school district pays $95K after censoring student’s Charlie Kirk tribute

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A family is suing the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education for censoring the speech of their high school daughter who painted a rock on school grounds with the words “Freedom 1776” and “Live Like Kirk—John 11:25” after the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Diocese, pregnancy center ask appeals court to protect right to hire consistent with faith

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An Illinois law forces religious organizations to hire employees who violate their religious beliefs on reproductive issues like abortion.

Nicaragua: Anti-Christian Persecution Continues While the US Imposes Sanctions on Some Politicians of the Regime

Rafael Manuel Tovar

“We received accusations that I prefer not to comment on because they were very unjust, and we were dismissed in a very bad way,” Sister Paola stated. Then, “they stopped our work, investigated all our papers, which were in order, and shortly afterward expelled us.” On Tuesday, July 6, 28 nuns from three different Communities left the country.

Chicago Archdiocese Takes Unusual Legal Stand Against Alleged Fraud Scheme in Clergy Abuse Cases

Tim Daniels

The archdiocese alleges that the operation functioned for years and involved individuals with criminal backgrounds, including gang members and convicted offenders. The alleged scheme reportedly came to light after a recorded prison telephone conversation surfaced in which one participant allegedly described false accusations as a source of «easy money.»

More than 1 million babies legally killed in the U.S. in 2025, according to a report: the killing of babies through medication is on the rise

Tim Daniels

According to the latest estimates released by the Society of Family Planning’s #WeCount project, approximately 1,126,760 abortions were performed in the formal U.S. healthcare system during 2025. That represents a 1.6 percent increase compared with 2024

From Ancient Manuscripts to Artificial Intelligence: The Vatican’s Ambitious Plan to Preserve a Century of Memory

Valentina di Giorgio

The project aims to convert an immense collection of documents, books, photographs, and historical records into a secure and searchable digital infrastructure capable of meeting the demands of modern information management.

China planning algorithm to control religions vs Magnifica Humanitas

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While Leo XIV raises the question of freedom in the age of data science, China’s National Religious Affairs Administration publishes an article about a new computing centre at Southeast University tasked with using generative artificial intelligence to uncover (and ban) any ideas that diverge from what the Party wants religions to say.

8 out of 10 Americans approve of Pope Leo XIV. They also disapprove of Trump’s attacks on the Pope

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The findings suggest that Pope Leo has largely succeeded in maintaining credibility among Catholics of different backgrounds, levels of religious practice, and political affiliations. In an era when both religious and political leaders frequently struggle to unite their constituencies, such a level of approval remains notable

U.S.: Sexual abuse of individuals under the pastoral care of a clergy member is classified as a specific crime in the Civil Penal Code

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Signed by Brian Kemp on May 11, 2026, Senate Bill 542 creates a specific criminal offense for clergy who engage in sexual misconduct with individuals over whom they exercise pastoral, spiritual, or religious authority

International Campaign Launched Against LGBT+ Indoctrination Promoted by International Football Organization in the Context of the The Global Festival of Sport

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The controversy centers on International Football Organization endorsement of a match-specific Pride designation, a move that many football supporters view as incompatible with the organization’s long-standing claims that football should remain free from political, religious, and ideological messaging.

Canada: Parliament Makes It a Crime to Speak Publicly About What the Bible Says Regarding Homosexuality

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The legislation, known as Bill C-9, has now cleared its final parliamentary hurdles after members of the House of Commons rejected a last-minute attempt to stop it. With Parliament’s approval secured, the bill is expected to receive Royal Assent and become law in the near future

What is the source of the apostolate’s strength? Pope Leo XIV answers

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Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, June 21, 2026

Why Are People Converting to Catholicism in 2026? A Study Based on Surveys of Converts Reveals the Reasons (and Tradition Is One of Them)

Jorge Enrique Mújica

The study, conducted by the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with 20 dioceses across the United States, gathered 2,127 responses between February and May. Its findings challenge some long-standing assumptions about conversion in contemporary America

Questions about liturgy: Rite of Communion Outside of Mass

Fr. Edward McNamara

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.