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Texas is taking bold steps to reaffirm the role of faith in public life by advancing legislation requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. The Texas Senate is poised to pass Senate Bill 10 (SB 10), which mandates that every elementary and secondary classroom prominently display the Ten Commandments in a 16-inch by 20-inch frame or poster, ensuring it is "legible for a person with average vision from anywhere in the classroom," according to the legislation.Read ...

The United States has been added to the Civicus Monitor Watchlist, a list identifying countries experiencing a rapid decline in civic freedoms, according to the international non-profit organization Civicus. The group, which focuses on strengthening citizen action and civil society worldwide, included the U.S. in its first watchlist of 2025, alongside the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Italy, Pakistan, and Serbia.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

As Catholics, we recognize that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). This understanding calls us to practice good stewardship over our health, including the foods we consume daily. One often-overlooked aspect of our diet is snacking, which can have a significant impact on our well-being.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

Lent is an invitation of God's grace, which, if we enter into with our entire person, can draw us, especially at its' closure, into a deeper embrace of the power of the Resurrection.

Pope Francis remains in stable but complex condition as he continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital, according to updates provided by the Holy See Press Office. Despite ongoing respiratory challenges, the Holy Father has maintained his spiritual and pastoral commitments while receiving medical care.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >> Light a Candle for Pope Francis

For Christians, the season of Lent is a time of reflection, penance, and renewal. It is a journey through the trials of faith, leading to the joy of the Resurrection. Pope Francis, in his prepared homily for the first Sunday of Lent on March 9, emphasized that for those who place their trust in Christ, difficulties and defeats are not the final word.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News here >>

Proper nutrition is a fundamental aspect of caring for the body, which, as St. Paul reminds us, is a temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). As stewards of God's creation, we are called to nourish and protect our health, recognizing that it enables us to fulfill our God-given mission in life. One essential yet often overlooked component of health is micronutrients, which play a vital role in sustaining the body and preventing disease.Read more of this article on Catholic Online News ...

As Catholics, we recognize that rest is a sacred gift from God, essential for our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Yet, twice a year, we are faced with the disruptive reality of Daylight Saving Time (DST), a system that many experts argue is outdated and even harmful to our health. As we prepare to "spring forward" on Sunday, March 9, it is worth considering how this seasonal shift impacts our lives and whether it aligns with God's design for human rest and flourishing.Read more ...