Archive for November 8, 2023
Democrats take control of Virginia Legislature, dooming governor’s 15-week abortion ban
Democrats took slim majorities in both chambers of the Virginia Legislature after winning a handful of competitive swing districts. Read more
Pope Francis to release an autobiography in the spring
HarperCollins Publishers announced Tuesday that it will publish the pope’s book, “Life, My Story Through History,” in the spring of... Read more
Kentucky and Mississippi governor’s races end with Democratic, Republican victories
The gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi on Tuesday ended with two incumbent victories, one Democratic and the other Republican. Read more
Christianity growing despite world’s worst persecutions, new report says
A new report from a Christian advocacy group says that Christianity continues to thrive and grow despite brutal repression. Read more
Vatican joins interfaith declaration on fighting climate change
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held... Read more
Pope Francis: Secularized world is ‘invitation to communicate the joy of the Gospel’
Pope Francis on Wednesday drew upon the example of Venerable Servant of God Madeleine Delbrêl as a testament to conversion... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes miracle attributed to Argentine Cardinal Pironio
Pope Francis approved a miracle on Wednesday attributed to Argentine Cardinal Eduardo Pironio, paving the way for his beatification. Read more
Vatican doctrine office: Transgender-identifying people can be baptized, witness marriages
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith issued the document in response to questions from a Brazilian bishop. Read more
Missouri attorney general files lawsuit against FDA over abortion pill by mail
Republican State Attorney General Andrew Bailey claimed the FDA had “unlawfully approv[ed] the shipment of chemical abortion pills in the... Read more
Pro-life advocates express fears of fallout from Ohio abortion amendment adoption
Nearly 4 million Ohioans went to the polls on Nov. 7 to vote on Issue 1, which passed by a... Read more
Mark Houck and wife sue FBI, DOJ for malicious prosecution
The Houcks are being represented by a Kansas City-based law firm with the support of 40 Days for Life, with... Read more
Catholic bishops call on Hong Kong government to release pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai
Ten bishops from around the world have called for the release of Lai, who was originally arrested in August 2020... Read more
Indi Gregory case: Baby to be removed from life support Thursday despite parents’ pleas
A terminally ill baby in England is set to be removed from life support following a judge’s ruling, despite the... Read more
Mexican health care professionals oppose bill restricting right to conscientious objection
The bill was passed to adhere to the ruling of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, the highest... Read more
Congress censures Rep. Rashida Tlaib for ‘calling for the destruction’ of Israel
The resolution to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib passed in a 234-188 vote, with 22 Democrats joining nearly all Republicans voting... Read more
Third GOP presidential debate: Candidates divided over 15-week abortion ban
There was significant disagreement among the candidates on how to approach the abortion issue, with some candidates saying the issue... Read more
