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The article reports on the Project 2025, the policy document of the Heritage Foundation for a future Republican presidential administration, that is described as an extremist plan by the Network Advocates for Catholic Social Justice. It raises the argument of the advocacy group that Project 2025 clashes with principles of Catholic social teaching and has the potential to eliminate social safety net programs and civil rights protections for government employees.

The article announces that Bishop Richard Henning was appointed as the Boston's next archbishop during a tumultuous period for the Boston archdiocese.

The article discusses the 10th National Eucharistic Congress held from July 17 to 21 , 2024, in Indianapolis, highlighting plans for future congresses and the ongoing efforts to revitalize the Catholic Church in the United States through the National Eucharistic Revival. The event featured liturgies, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, musical and dramatic performances, panel discussions, a procession, and individual presentations on various Eucharist-related topics.

The article discusses the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' potential decision to overhaul or scale back the Catholic Campaign for Human Development due to financial constraints, prompted by a decline in its annual national collection. Topics discussed include financial challenges impacting the program, critiques from conservative Catholic factions, and plans for a reassessment aimed at revitalizing the initiative for future effectiveness.

The article offers information on the legal challenge faced by the Catholic journal Commonweal from Word on Fire, a media organization founded by Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron. Topics include the removal of a paragraph from an essay by theologian Massimo Faggioli due to allegations of slander, the context of the essay's discussion on conservative Catholic initiatives and their perceived association with Trumpism, and the editorial response in consultation following the legal threat.

The article reports on the decision of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) not to appeal the ruling of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit which upheld the decision of Charlotte Catholic High School in North Carolina to fire Lonnie Billard, a substitute teacher, who announced on social media that he was going to marry his same-sex partner.

The article reports on the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care, a for-profit company that operates a chain of Catholic hospitals, that did not surprise the Coalition to Save Catholic Health Care. It raises concerns of the Coalition about the Catholic identity of the hospitals and the contradictions inherent in a for-profit entity administering Catholic health care, as well as the question regarding the rationale for selling the hospitals.

The article focuses on the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board's decision to rescind its contract with St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School following a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Topics include the court's finding that the contract violated the U.S. Constitution's Establishment Clause, the potential appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, and the broader implications for the separation of church and state.

The article discusses the varied responses from Catholic bishops and other Catholic figures following the attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump. It highlights calls for national unity and condemnation of violence, while some conservative Catholics attribute the violence to Democratic rhetoric.

The article focuses on peace activist Martha Hennessy's speech at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, U.S., where she conveyed the enduring message of her grandmother, Dorothy Day, emphasizing the connection between eucharistic spirituality and pacifism.

The article focuses on the investigation of Bishop Richard Stika of the Diocese of Knoxville by the Vatican. Topics include accusations of obstructing clergy sex abuse investigations, concerns about Stika's leadership raised by lay Catholics and clergy, and an ongoing apostolic visitation to assess the situation in the diocese.

The article reports that despite the formation of a committee against racism by U.S. Catholic bishops nearly seven years ago, the country still grapples with racial injustice, evidenced by disproportionate police violence against Black people, restrictions on teaching African American history, and to address systemic racism as "wokeness." Black Catholic leaders emphasize the need for deeper commitment from bishops, urging education, dialogue, and sustained efforts to combat racism.

The article focuses on the Paulist Fathers' decision to close several national offices and leave two campus ministry programs, including their longstanding ministry at the University of California at Berkeley, due to a shortage of priests. Topics include the declining number of priests in active ministry, changes in pastoral staffing models, and the impact of the Paulist Fathers' departure on the communities they served for many years.

The article focuses on the controversy surrounding the establishment of Saint Isidore Virtual Catholic Charter School, the taxpayer-funded religious public charter school in the U.S., which is facing legal challenges over its constitutionality. Topics include arguments regarding the separation of church and state, interpretations of the Establishment Clause, and the involvement of Catholic leaders in operating the school despite objections from legal scholars and public education advocates.

The article discusses the rise of FAITH Catholic as a publisher of Catholic magazines and how it may benefit from the closure of Catholic News Service's (CNS) domestic operations. It is reported that FAITH Catholic publishes magazines for various dioceses and Catholic organizations. It further discusses concerns about potential conflicts of interest with consultants like Solsburg, and calls for transparent, independently-reported news to be part of FAITH Catholic's operations.

The article reports on the workplace culture and communication issues at Word on Fire, a Catholic multimedia nonprofit founded by Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop, Robert Barron. It highlights the organization's handling of sexual misconduct allegations against one of its former employees, Joseph Gloor. It further reports on the response of Word on Fire's board of directors and its efforts to address the workplace culture and communication issues.

The artcile focuses on debate and controversy within Catholic Church due to issues of clergy-penitent priviledge and mandatory reporting laws regarding child sexual abuse. Topics discussed include retired priest Jim Connell who has been advocating for the repeal of the privilege in reporting law, seal of confession as fundamental aspect of sacrament, and need of priest to be able to maintain confidentiality of confessional.

The article discusses the potential reshaping of the U.S. Catholic hierarchy if Pope Francis serves as the bishop of Rome for another two years. Topics include the requirement for bishops to submit resignation letters at the age of seventy five, the possibility of new episcopal appointments in various archdioceses and dioceses and the significant percentage of U.S. episcopate appointments made by Pope Francis.

The article highlights how some bishops have tried to silence the periodical's for exposing inconvenient truths within the Church. Topics discussed include the Vatican's dismissal of Jesuit Father Thomas Reese for promoting diverse viewpoints, the retraction of critical essays about Cardinal Timothy Dolan in U.S. Catholic magazine, and the legal threats from Bishop Robert Barron's Word on Fire Ministries to Commonweal over their connection to Trumpism.

The article discusses Michigan Bishop Robert Gruss apologizing for calling U.S. President, Joe Biden "stupid" during a talk, emphasizing forgiveness towards government officials, amid ongoing criticisms from some Catholic prelates over Biden's faith and policies.

The article reports on speech from the J.D. Vance, U.S. Senate candidate, at Franciscan University of Steubenville, on his campaign trial on restoration of Christian morality and rein in globalization. Topics discussed include Catholic schools credited by Congressman Tim Ryan during the rally, difference in Vance and Ryan based on their views in Catholic faith, and attack of Vance on political institution and corrupt.

The article discusses Vatican ambassador Cardinal Christophe Pierre urging U.S. Catholic bishops to embrace open-ended discussions at Pope Francis' Synod of Bishops, emphasizing the importance of synodality for the global church's evangelization. Topics include the bishops' annual fall assembly, the connection between synodality and the ambitious eucharistic revival project, and reflections from bishops who attended the October synodal assembly in Rome.

The article reports that while three-quarters of U.S. Catholics still view Pope Francis favorably, there has been an 8-percentage-point decline in approval since 2021, with growing polarization between Democratic-leaning and Republican-leaning Catholics, as evidenced by Pew Research Center survey.

The article focuses on the reactions to the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 including both awe and ominous interpretations from Catholics and others. Topics include Taylor Marshall's apocalyptic interpretation, fringe Catholic voices linking the eclipse to Vatican II, and contrasting responses from Catholic astronomers and traditionalist figures like Michael Matt.

The article focuses on Cardinal Wilton Gregory's critique of President Joe Biden's adherence to Catholic teachings, labeling him a "cafeteria Catholic" who selectively follows certain aspects of the faith. Topics include Gregory's acknowledgment of Biden's sincerity in his faith, concerns over the president's stance on divisive issues, and warnings against the politicization of religion, as expressed by both Gregory and Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.

The article focuses on El Paso Bishop Mark Seitz's criticism of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's efforts to close a Catholic migrant shelter network, casting it as part of Texas' larger drive to criminalize migrants. It notes that Seitz criticizes border militarization and political exploitation of the "border crisis," asking people of religion to resist, but also responding to allegations that Catholic agencies supporting migrants are politically motivated attempts to dehumanize them.

The article focuses on the 19th National Catholic Prayer Breakfast coverage, revealing its alignment with conservative ideology and Republican sponsors, emphasizing the need for independent journalism amidst a landscape of polarized media.

The article focuses on Bishop William Byrne of Springfield, Mass., critiquing Anthony Fauci's views on eucharistic piety at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, emphasizing the need for a Eucharistic Revival.

The article focuses on the controversial decisions made by the New York City's Manhattan College Administration, including faculty terminations and program eliminations, leading to a vote of no confidence in President Milo Riverso. Topics discussed include accusations of unilateral decision-making, disregard for contractual obligations, and dissatisfaction among faculty, students, and alumni regarding the college's direction.

The article reports that Jenna Ellis, a former legal adviser and attorney for ex-U.S. President Donald Trump, , known for echoing false claims of a stolen election, is among the 19 charged in connection to an alleged plot to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia. Ellis is accused of violating Georgia's RICO Act and Solicitation of Violation of Oath by Public Officer. She is alleged to have engaged in meetings and strategies to appoint false electors to overturn the election.

The article focuses on the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Portugal for the 42nd World Youth Day and the challenges facing the Catholic Church in the country; other topics include declining Mass attendance, agnosticism, and the recent abuse scandal involving clergy members in Portugal.

The article offers news briefs on topics including partnership of Catholic bishops in the U.S. with event planners in order to organize a National Eucharistic Congress in 2024. The event planner was accused of charging exorbitant rates during the preparations for Donald Trump's presidential inauguration in January 2017. The article also mentions bishops relying on conservative Catholic organizations to provide funding and promotional materials for a National Eucharistic Revival.

The article informs that some U.S. Catholic priests have peddled conspiracy theories about microchips in vaccines and power-hungry global cabals exploiting the coronavirus pandemic to institute a one-world government. It mentions that a few bishops have tried to stop their clergy from spreading such misinformation. It mentions views of Natalia Imperatori- Lee, a religious studies professor at Manhattan College, on same.

The article explores news article including the ‘dark money ATM' for political right. An organization that provided hefty sums of money to nonprofits that spread misinformation about the 2020 presidential election and organized the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the U.S. Capitol building has also funneled millions of dollars in anonymous donations to right-wing Catholic nonprofits and official Catholic groups.

The article reports on the approval of a document summarizing Catholic teaching on Communion by U.S. bishops at the assembly in Baltimore, Maryland on November 17, 2021. The document referred to the special responsibility of laypeople who exercise public authority to uphold human life and dignity. The assembly was addressed by Vatican ambassador to the U.S., Archbishop Christophe Pierre, about overcoming U.S. polarization. It mentions the minimal assembly debate over the Communion text.

The article focuses on the disconnect between the Catholic bishops anti-abortion advocacy and the electorate, as evidenced by the passage of an abortion rights amendment in Ohio and electoral defeats in Kentucky and Virginia.

The article focuses on the mixed reactions to the Synod of Bishops on synodality's 41-page synthesis report, with progressive Catholics expressing disappointment over its handling of issues such as the clergy sex abuse crisis, LGBTQ ministry, women's roles in the church, and others.

The article focuses on the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis effectively removing Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland due to his controversial views and defiance, which include questioning vaccine safety, criticizing synodality, and endorsing content attacking the Pope.

The article discusses how Stan Zerkowski, executive director of Fortunate Families, received a handwritten note from Pope Francis in response to an email he had sent to the Pope, sharing his insights and experiences from his work in LGBTQ ministry.

The article announces the resignation of Bishop Richard Stika, the leader of the Diocese of Knoxville, accepted by Pope Francis.

The article focuses on the U.S. Catholic bishops vote on whether to amend their official directives for American Catholic health care institutions. It highlights that this vote could potentially lead to a significant change in the provision of health care in Catholic hospitals, clinics, and facilities across the U.S. It further discusses the potential impact of the bishops vote on gender-affirming medical treatment in Catholic health care institutions.

The article examines that with about three weeks to go before Catholic prelates around the world are due to open a first-of-its kind grassroots consultation period as part of an expanded vision for the Vatican's Synod of Bishops, church officials across the U.S. who are still figuring out exactly what that process will look like.

The article discusses an essay by Bishop Thomas Paprocki, in which he appears to accuse Cardinal Robert McElroy of heresy based on the cardinal's views on ministering to LGBTQ individuals and divorced/remarried Catholics. Paprocki quotes from an article by McElroy and criticizes his call for a church that embraces "radical inclusion." Paprocki suggests that such views would have been considered heterodox in the past and raises concerns about unorthodox views expressed by Catholic leaders.