Articles by Amira Abuzeid
Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering
Jun 12, 2025 / 17:38 pmTwenty-two states and various religious freedom advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont couples who are suing the state.
New U.S. embryo screening firm raises specter of ‘designer babies’
Jun 10, 2025 / 15:51 pmA U.S.-based biotech company has announced the launch of Nucleus Embryo, a firm that screens human embryos for desired genetic profiles.
Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles
Jun 9, 2025 / 17:38 pmArchbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE arrests of unauthorized immigrants turned violent.
Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
Jun 7, 2025 / 11:00 amThe demonstrators were surrounded by an angry mob as they held signs that read “Children are never born in the wrong body” and “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.”
Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’
Jun 6, 2025 / 10:31 amA letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language and powers emerging through artificial intelligence.”
Red Cross: Conditions in Gaza ‘worse than hell on earth’
Jun 5, 2025 / 11:45 amThe aid group said Tuesday’s influx of patients was the highest the hospital has seen in one day since its opening more than a year ago.
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform
Jun 2, 2025 / 14:49 pmKarol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as a cornerstone of national culture.
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize
May 30, 2025 / 14:40 pmJimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and journalistic integrity.
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
May 29, 2025 / 13:42 pmThe Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child abuse learned during the sacrament of confession.
Pope Leo XIV to address youth by video at June 14 Chicago event
May 28, 2025 / 17:11 pmThose attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the new pontiff.
Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96
May 23, 2025 / 16:30 pmAlasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics, died on May 21 at age 96.
Poll takes pulse of religion, spirituality in Ireland
May 23, 2025 / 15:03 pmThe Dublin-based Iona Institute for Religion and Society has released a comprehensive report that highlights significant shifts in religious attitudes and practices in Ireland.
Delaware legalizes physician-assisted suicide
May 22, 2025 / 16:43 pmDelaware Gov. Matt Meyer this week signed a bill legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live.
Town where Pope Leo XIV grew up seeks to acquire his childhood home
May 22, 2025 / 09:21 amSteve Budzik, the home’s listing broker, told CNA he and the home’s current owner, Pawel Radzik, are eager to work with the village and come to an agreement.
Georgia attorney general: LIFE Act doesn’t require keeping pregnant brain-dead woman alive
May 21, 2025 / 17:33 pmThe Georgia attorney general’s office released a statement clarifying that the state’s heartbeat law does not require a brain-dead pregnant woman to be kept alive.
Trump invites Pope Leo XIV to the White House
May 19, 2025 / 13:01 pmWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump invited Pope Leo XIV to the White House.
Hospital keeps brain-dead woman alive to save unborn baby, citing Georgia law
May 16, 2025 / 10:39 amA Georgia hospital is requiring that a pregnant woman who was declared brain dead more than 90 days ago remain on life support until the birth of her unborn child.