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Judge Denies Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case After Testimony on Catholic Doctrine

The Powder Point Bridge stretches across the Back River at Duxbury, Massachusetts, in an undated photograph. Massachusetts resident Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children at her Duxbury home.

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team.

US Dioceses Vary in Granting, Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccines

The Register recently obtained vaccination policies from 28 Catholic dioceses in 19 states covering all major regions of the country.

As students begin a new school year, parents who don’t want to vaccinate their children may or may not receive backing from the local Church — depending who their bishop is.

Pope Leo Reminds Us: Liberty Gives Us the Freedom to Serve

Domingo Saez
The Statue of Liberty holds a tablet inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, in Roman numerals.

COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s congratulatory letter to all Americans wisely reaffirmed the principle of ‘freedom.’

French Council Protects Conscience Rights for Catholics, Pharmacists As Euthanasia Law Takes Effect

Stephane de Sakutin
Les Democrates’ member of Parliament (MP) and rapporteur Philippe Vigier addresses MPs during the exam session of the vote on the assisted dying bill at the National Assembly, France’s lower house of Parliament, in Paris on July 15, 2026. The bill passed, allowing for assisted suicide.

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Chicago Bears Announce Donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest Storm Relief

Scott Olson
A tree toppled during a recent storm rests in front of a home on Aug. 20, 2026, in Gary, Indiana. Many residents in Gary have been without power for days after the storm passed through the city downing trees and power lines.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.

Nevada Catholic Churches Open Doors Amid Northern Nevada Wildfires

A firefighting aircraft drops fire retardant during the Hawk Fire on Aug. 23, 2026, in Reno, Nevada. The wildfire spread from the Sierra foothills toward Reno, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.

Catholic parishes and Catholic Charities in Nevada are responding with aid amid an ongoing wildfire that has caused mass evacuations in the Reno area.

Virginia’s Dangerous Catch-22 for Military Chaplains

Sgt. 1st Class Terra C. Gatti
Virginia National Guard soldiers complete the final ruck march of the “Last Ride,” the final Spur Ride conducted by the Portsmouth-based 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, Aug. 10, 2026, at Fort Pickett, Virginia.

COMMENTARY: ‘Johnson v. Fleming’ asserts that the state demands that National Guard chaplain candidates have a master’s degree in theology, and in this case refuses to fund the only path to it.

The Whole Christian Life, According to Micah

Gustave Doré, “Micah Exhorts the Israelites to Repent (Micah 7:1-20),” 1866

COMMENTARY: The Old Testament prophet distills the path to holiness into a few simple words: Do what is right, love what is good, and walk humbly with God.

Catholic Conversions Surge On College Campuses, Hallow Data Shows

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump in Catholic conversions, rising about 69% from 121 in 2024-25 to 204 adults entering the Church in 2025-26, Hallow data showed.

Texas A&M University posted the biggest jump, rising about 69% from 121 to 204 adults entering the Church over the past two academic years.