![26 Martyrs Museum in Nagasaki, Japan. The towers represent the communication between God and people. The left one symbolizes the prayer of men, the one on the right, the falling grace from heaven, with the red color symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The museum was built 1962 to commemorate the 26 Christians who got executed for preaching Christianity on the Nishizaka hill in 1597. 26 Martyrs Museum in Nagasaki, Japan. The towers represent the communication between God and people. The left one symbolizes the prayer of men, the one on the right, the falling grace from heaven, with the red color symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The museum was built 1962 to commemorate the 26 Christians who got executed for preaching Christianity on the Nishizaka hill in 1597.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502230512_c5b57e64d42b235514527773d81c6ab989817517e630dc0ec863ed734b21e2b3.jpg)
![26 Martyrs Museum in Nagasaki, Japan. The towers represent the communication between God and people. The left one symbolizes the prayer of men, the one on the right, the falling grace from heaven, with the red color symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The museum was built 1962 to commemorate the 26 Christians who got executed for preaching Christianity on the Nishizaka hill in 1597. 26 Martyrs Museum in Nagasaki, Japan. The towers represent the communication between God and people. The left one symbolizes the prayer of men, the one on the right, the falling grace from heaven, with the red color symbolizing the Holy Spirit. The museum was built 1962 to commemorate the 26 Christians who got executed for preaching Christianity on the Nishizaka hill in 1597.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502230512_c5b57e64d42b235514527773d81c6ab989817517e630dc0ec863ed734b21e2b3.jpg)
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![Leah Darrow’s husband, Ricky, posted about baby Sylvester Simeon Soldinie, who was born prematurely last night — weighing just 1 lb. 2 oz. Leah Darrow’s husband, Ricky, posted about baby Sylvester Simeon Soldinie, who was born prematurely last night — weighing just 1 lb. 2 oz.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502140556_9f60f538d46154abc91f42d7dfdcb557164a8bf521c519fa5623565145b0f8d6.png)
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![Every day, more than one in seven patients are cared for in one of the nation’s 674 Catholic hospitals. Every day, more than one in seven patients are cared for in one of the nation’s 674 Catholic hospitals.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240501140516_e41753a7e5aa550541125ce5091cd04ce02274529dc19e8d4de63a72b74b4c52.jpg)
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Mary’s Maternal Care Is Always Near
![The St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States, on April 9, 2020, in New Orleans. The St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States, on April 9, 2020, in New Orleans.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/2024050117050_934d7bcc84b8a67c7420f45960fe8d3f937f07734a5df1c58cc0eb952d313953.jpg)
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![Oviedo Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes accused the government of focusing "in a biased and manipulative way on the problem of pedophilia as something attributable only to the Catholic Church." Oviedo Archbishop Jesús Sanz Montes accused the government of focusing "in a biased and manipulative way on the problem of pedophilia as something attributable only to the Catholic Church."](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502170552_9edaa17db5a56f91a722e79e65b9dae8743e4291f4d57b996f7364fa12b9c793.jpg)
Spanish Archbishop Slams Government’s Obsession With the Catholic Church
The archbishop said Christians are called to defend abuse victims, 'assuming our responsibility in what concerns us, but urging that the entire society also adopt appropriate measures, starting with government leaders,' he added.
![Hispanic Catholics, who make up approximately 40% of the U.S. Church, continue to favor Biden, but at a much smaller margin, 49% to 47%. Hispanic Catholics, who make up approximately 40% of the U.S. Church, continue to favor Biden, but at a much smaller margin, 49% to 47%.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502200540_1b65016deb99b25e2d9c663adc2e1976212a4dcd849f6303d91a2c0186b04f69.jpg)
Trump Polls Ahead of Biden Among Catholic Voters with Shift in Hispanic Vote
According to the latest Pew Research Center poll, which was taken April 8–14, Trump leads Biden among Catholics 55% to 43%.
![The statue of St. Peter is seen in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. The statue of St. Peter is seen in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240421150424_20660551705c4827dc920e452d253a509cf4ce894317b232315bc44812a720e8.jpg)
2 Notable Catholics Evangelize on Twitter/X
Brian Burgess and Sachin Jose are proclaiming the faith from the housetops.
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The rules, published on May 1, establish guidance for lifesaving measures and clarify that certain procedures, including treatment for ectopic pregnancies, are not considered abortion and remain legal under the Florida Heartbeat Protection Act, which went into effect on Wednesday.
![Pope Francis meets with 300 priests taking part in the World Meeting of Parish Priests on May 2, 2024, at the Vatican. Pope Francis meets with 300 priests taking part in the World Meeting of Parish Priests on May 2, 2024, at the Vatican.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502110544_f657958930bb346d09a357fb1ca41312d4a912201bea49e7a640df97395fc11a.jpg)
Pope Francis Tells World’s Parish Priests: The Church Could Not Go On Without You
Pope Francis encouraged priests to base everything they do 'in a spirit of sharing and fraternity' both among themselves and with their bishops.
![‘Love one another as I have loved you,’ Jesus tells us. ‘Love one another as I have loved you,’ Jesus tells us.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240502080548_6118c6811bcde67f112178257256137e96c82c4fa9f2df83759cc5a2502dd5b1.png)
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Radicalized Students Will Regret Backing Hamas
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![As the social ministry arm of the Diocese of Superior, Catholic Charities provides loving support to people with disabilities, the elderly, and those in poverty, among others. As the social ministry arm of the Diocese of Superior, Catholic Charities provides loving support to people with disabilities, the elderly, and those in poverty, among others.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240425100448_c00910c151437acbfc25ba21d6bdcbf1ce844fed424690fae2daae3756d9c69c.jpg)
Catholic Charities Isn’t Religious? So Sayeth the Wisconsin Supreme Court
![The LeBlancs lost their two girls the day the conjoined twins were born, living only an hour. Jessica Hanna died this month after a battle with cancer. They both refused abortion and built a meaningful friendship after finding eachother through EWTN reporting. The LeBlancs lost their two girls the day the conjoined twins were born, living only an hour. Jessica Hanna died this month after a battle with cancer. They both refused abortion and built a meaningful friendship after finding eachother through EWTN reporting.](https://publisher-ncreg.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/pb-ncregister/swp/hv9hms/media/20240424090436_26a013982c27c62e4a30c2bd3944d0530fb9250910208255f0dbf6fb3cea0bb9.png)
United in Prayer, Bound by Loss: How a Social-Media Post Led to a Powerful Bond Between Two Mothers
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