US News

St Bernadette relics to return to United States for nationwide tour

Organisers hope the tour will allow Catholics across the United States to encounter the relics of St Bernadette, following a successful 2022 visit
Christine Rousselle

Florida bishops defend religious freedom in dispute over school vaccine exemptions

The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops said the state cannot dictate how the Catholic Church interprets and applies its religious teachings on vaccination
Christine Rousselle

Idaho abortion laws face ruling over mental health exception

The ruling limits Idaho’s abortion restrictions in cases involving threatened self-harm, though the state is expected to appeal
Christine Rousselle

‘Baby Gabriel’ to undergo first surgery for life-threatening heart defect

The child’s biological parents had previously requested an abortion but have now agreed to the first of three surgeries
Christine Rousselle

San Antonio archbishop announces laicization of priest found guilty of schism

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller said John Mary Foster had rejected the authority of the Pope and urged Catholics not to attend Masses associated with him
Christine Rousselle

The Week Ahead: Attacks on Christians in the Holy Land, surrogacy debates and the Knock Novena

Attacks on Christians, Ukraine peace efforts, pilgrimages and US debates over abortion and surrogacy feature in the week ahead
The Catholic Herald

The Week in Review: ‘Pope Hats,' Ann Widdecombe remembered, Biden cancer update, bishop appears in court

This week’s Catholic news included the funeral of Ann Widdecombe, developments in the case of Bishop David Oakley and the birth of ‘Baby Gabriel’ in Texas
The Catholic Herald

USCCB president says bishops ‘not sure’ they have heard the last word on Traditionis Custodes

Archbishop Paul Coakley said bishops are discussing the pastoral needs of Catholics attached to the Traditional Latin Mass and suggested Pope Leo may address Traditionis Custodes
Christine Rousselle

Bishop Barron criticises Massachusetts governor over abortion law

Bishop Robert Barron said Massachusetts’ new abortion law marked a troubling change in the Democratic Party’s approach to abortion
Christine Rousselle

Karoline Leavitt stepping down as White House press secretary

The youngest person to serve as White House press secretary said she could not give the role the time required while being the mother of two young children
Christine Rousselle