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Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism

by Kate Scanlon

President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will leave his post.

As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
First-ever pilgrimage celebrates Pope Leo with Mass, visits to papal boyhood landmarks
Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy
3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants
Israeli soldiers punished after desecration of Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon
Abuse scandal at Indonesian Islamic school seen as call to Catholic schools to strengthen safeguards

U.S. Church

Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit

by Kate Scanlon

WASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump  said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic and pro-democracy campaigner “caused a lot of bedlam.” …

Can intelligent extraterrestrial life exist? Here’s what Catholic thinkers have to say

California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US

Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill

Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say

Minnesota state senators recall Annunciation shooting as omnibus firearms bill passes

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Pope Leo XIV discuss Iran war at Vatican meeting

World

Vatican continues dialogue with German bishops regarding blessing for same-sex couples, cardinal says

by Junno Arocho Esteves

Dialogue between the Vatican and German bishops regarding the blessing of same-sex unions is ongoing, and it was too soon to talk about sanctions, said the Vatican secretary …

Pope Leo thanks Canary Islands as hantavirus-stricken ship arrives in Tenerife
Catholic health centers respond to massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh
Israeli soldier photographed desecrating Mary statue in Lebanon
Leo XIV: A pope of order for chaotic times
Pope Leo year one: How Chiclayo’s bishop brought his grounded leadership to a global church

Pope Leo XIV expected in France this September for Lourdes, Paris visit

Lebanese priests overjoyed by a surprise video call from Pope Leo

Catholic bishops in Africa urge end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa

Vatican

Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s Regina Caeli address given May 10, 2026

by Pope Leo XIV

Opinion

Young men are struggling to find purpose and vocation

by Vicente Del Real

Catholicism in the Lower South: Thriving communities built on French and Spanish foundations

by Father Anthony D. Andreassi

‘Pope Leo XIV: The Biography’: A Vatican insider tells the pope’s tale, from southside Chicago to Rome

by Kimberley Heatherington

Reviews

The Sheep Detectives

by John Mulderig
‘House of David’ star opens up about Catholic conversion as new season premieres
Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’
Meet the Catholic filmmaker behind a new series on ‘Women of the Bible’
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