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- U.S. bishops release Archbishop Sample video, resources on consecrating nation to the Sacred Heartby Madalaine Elhabbal on May 11, 2026 at 10:04 pm
In a video message, Archbishop Alexander Sample reflected on the meaning and history of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
- Pope warns main threat common to religion and science is denial of objective truthby Victoria Cardiel on May 11, 2026 at 9:32 pm
Pope Leo XIV pointed out that both science and the Church clearly teach that caring for the planet is threatened by the irresponsible exploitation of both people and the natural world.
- Supreme Court temporarily extends access to mail-order mifepristoneby Tessa Gervasini on May 11, 2026 at 9:02 pm
The drug will continue to be available at pharmacies or through mail, and it can be obtained without an in-person visit to a doctor.
- Trump vows to discuss freedom of Jimmy Lai, Christian leaders detained in Chinaby Madalaine Elhabbal on May 11, 2026 at 8:32 pm
The president likened the call to free Lai to the complexity of releasing indicted former FBI Director James Comey as families of Chinese prisoners rallied outside the White House.
- Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, announces parish closures and mergersby Amira Abuzeid on May 11, 2026 at 7:56 pm
Declining numbers of practicing Catholics, fewer priests, and deteriorating buildings in Rhode Island led to the changes.