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It was not easy being a Christian during the 4th century, as persecutions intensified every few years, leading to a whole litany of new martyrs. St. Agnes of Rome was one of those early martyrs. She had professed a vow of chastity at an early age, but her life was cut short when various Romans Read More…

This saint was killed for praying at her sister’s grave

On January 22, 2026, the eve of the March for Life, the United States’ National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that “NIH funds will not be permitted for research using HFT [human fetal tissue] from elective abortions,” effective immediately. This policy expands restrictions first imposed during President Donald Trump’s first term but later reversed under Read More…

US bans funding for research using aborted fetal tissue

More and more bishops, including the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, are sounding an alarm about the state of affairs in the U.S.  They have released statements expressing deep concern over escalating tensions and tragedies. At the same time, they offered reasons to have hope. Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles Read More…

Bishops suggest steps toward peace in the US

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Seminarians across the U.S. will receive the new Liturgy of the Hours at no cost. On the feast of St. Thomas Aquinas, Jan. 28, Word on Fire announced that the ministry will provide a complete [...]

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The Justice Department is asking a federal court to pause Louisiana’s lawsuit that challenges the deregulation of abortion pills, noting that the FDA is already conducting a review. President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) [...]

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