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Pope names members with U.S. ties to Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development

Pope Leo XIV has chosen four U.S. Catholics to serve in a Vatican office that focuses heavily on immigration.

Adult conversions soar in dioceses across U.S.

The National Catholic Register contacted all 175 Latin-rite territorial dioceses in the United States, seeking numbers of people planning to join the Catholic Church at Easter 2026.

Criminals pose as Catholic Charities in ‘nationwide’ scam targeting immigrants in the U.S.

Criminals are using phone calls and the internet to steal thousands of dollars from “desperate” immigrants.

‘The Christ’: First-of-its-kind audio drama retells Jesus’ life this Holy Week

The new podcast will be released during Holy Week — beginning March 30 and ending on April 2.

U.S. chemical abortions as a result of telehealth rise by 25%, report finds

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.

Republican lawmakers oppose former Chilean president’s UN bid over abortion views

Nearly 30 lawmakers are urging the U.S. to “use its veto power” to prevent Michelle Bachelet from being selected as U.N. secretary-general and “to preserve the role for a more qualified candidate.”

After storms devastate Hawaii, Catholic groups and parishes mobilize to aid victims

Catholic organizations, including EPIC Ministry, the Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Charities Hawaii — as well as many Catholic parishes — are assisting many who have lost homes and livelihoods.

‘A clear statement of guilt’: Diocese of Albany announces $148 million settlement for abuse victims

The diocese in New York declared bankruptcy just over three years ago.

California grandmother aims for 10,000 signatures on petition against second-trimester abortions

Mary Waldorf is rallying her town to petition against second-trimester abortions offered by Enloe Medical Center.

Buffalo Diocese will pay $10 million more into abuse settlement, lighten burden on some parishes

The diocese has faced criticism from parishioners over high levels of contribution requirements for some parishes.