A bipartisan group of lawmakers sent a letter to Republican and Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives encouraging them to formally invite Pope Leo XIV to address a joint session of Congress next year.
The letter — addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York — was signed by 91 Republican and Democratic members of Congress.
“The election of Pope Leo XIV serves as a sign of great pride for millions of Americans,” the letter said. “As the first ever American-born Pope, his unique perspective, and ties to our country, would serve as…
As world leaders prepare to gather this week for the 31st annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Turkey, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) issued a statement calling on world leaders to actively work to protect life on our common home.
The annual conference takes place in November or December and this year takes place from Nov. 9–20.
The statement was issued by Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace, along…
Sister Michele Bisbey of the Marie de la Roche Province of the Sisters of Divine Providence in McCandless, Pennsylvania, was one of 10 women recognized as the newest Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania last month by Gov. Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro.
The Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania is an organization established in 1949 to recognize women for their distinguished service, professional achievements, and voluntary contributions to Pennsylvania and the nation.
Bisbey entered religious life in 1967 and in 1987 began teaching in higher education. In 1992 she became a professor of religious studies at La Roche University.
In the 1990s, she and…
The short documentary “The Dating Project” opens with a prologue from a Catholic priest explaining how he prays for young men and women to find one another for a holy Catholic marriage — but it’s also probably the most secular product the storied Family Theater Productions company has ever produced.
The film, streaming now on EWTN’s new on-demand digital platform EWTN+, is must-watch TV — not only for any serious single Catholic but also for all those Catholic parents of single adult children praying for a good Catholic partner to walk into their child’s life.
It is a short film, but…
Research shows that roughly 60% of women who have had abortions say they would have chosen life if they had more support at the time, according to Anna Stephens of Her PLAN, a pro-life safety net organization that provides practical support to mothers experiencing crisis and for years afterward.
“Abortion says to women: ‘You can’t be a good mom.’ It’s a lie,” she said. “The pro-life movement says the opposite.”
The organization connects services that already exist within communities so that pregnant women and new mothers who want to choose life can receive the practical support they need.
“At Her PLAN, we…
The Democratic Party will head into the 2027 legislative session with majorities in the House of Representatives and the Senate following a landslide victory in the midterm elections, and one of its focuses will be to advance pro-abortion legislation.
Earlier this year, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries promised healthcare would be one of the top Democratic priorities for 2027 and created a Cost-of-Living Healthcare Working Group to develop a legislative plan, led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, and Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama.
Based on a memo developed by the working group and obtained by Politico in late September, Democratic…
A piece of American history came to life at the Nov. 4 red carpet premiere of a new film called “Jimmy.” With music from the 1940s playing in the background, a military color guard paying tribute to legendary actor Jimmy Stewart, and a B-24 Liberator flying overhead, the evening in Dallas celebrated a side of Stewart that many don’t know: his service as a World War II bomber pilot.
James “Jimmy” Stewart was a beloved American actor best known for his portrayal of George Bailey in the Christmas classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” But at the height of his Hollywood career,…
Catholics voted about equally for Democrats and Republicans in the 2026 midterms, exit polls show, with Catholic voters shifting their alignment from 2024 to help propel Democratic politicians to their historic victories on Nov. 3.
Exit polling data released by NBC News shows the Catholic vote almost equally split between Democratic and Republican politicians this year, with the network reporting 50% of Catholic voters choosing Democrats and 49% choosing Republicans.
The even split marks a notable departure from the 2024 presidential election, which saw just 39% of Catholic voters casting ballots for Democrat Kamala Harris and 59% of them…
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