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Biden has tearful meeting with priest who performed last rites on his son
“[Biden] was crying,” Father Richard Gibbons told the BBC. “It really affected him and then we said a prayer, said... Read more
Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on abortion pill as it considers case
The Supreme Court on Friday placed a five-day suspension on all abortion pill restrictions ordered by lower courts. Read more
Catholic bishops back federal court ruling against ‘lethal’ abortion drug
The U.S. Catholic bishops have praised a federal court’s action to restore limits on the use of the abortion drug... Read more
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, won’t go into effect until court decision
Even though the bill passed, the law cannot be enacted unless the Florida Supreme Court upholds the state’s current 15-week... Read more
Miami archbishop says Florida immigration bill criminalizes ‘empathy’ toward the undocumented
A representative of all eight of Florida’s bishops testified against the bill last month, saying that such a law would... Read more
North American synod focuses on abuse scandals, inclusivity, and a ‘missionary’ Church
Here is what was on the minds of Catholics who participated in the North American phase of the Catholic Church’s... Read more
Canada’s assisted suicide guidance for docs: ‘virtual’ assessments, and don’t tell patient’s family
The Canadian government released new guidance for doctors that critics say will do more harm than good. Read more
An Easter miracle? Newly renovated chapel survives early morning blaze
Although the church suffered extensive damage, its structure remained stable, something that Father Greg Markey believes was the work of... Read more
‘No one is to be treated as subhuman’: Nuremberg prosecutor Benjamin Ferencz dies at age 103
Ben Ferencz secured the convictions of 22 Nazis for the murder of 1 million Jews during World War II. He... Read more
Biden administration to appeal to Supreme Court over ruling restricting access to abortion pills
The administration plans to issue an emergency appeal after a federal appeals court allowed a Texas judge’s ruling to severely... Read more
Divine Mercy Sunday 2023: Thousands expected at national shrine Mass, airing on EWTN
EWTN will air live coverage of the Sunday Mass at the shrine beginning at noon EST. Bishop Bernard Shlesinger of... Read more
Biden DOJ recommends no jail time for attack on Catholic church in Washington state
The damage at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue, Washington, amounted to more than $30,000. Read more
Oklahoma board rejects initial proposal for Catholic charter school
A statewide board in Oklahoma voted Tuesday to reject a proposal brought by the Oklahoma Catholic Conference to create a... Read more
Report shows 6% decrease in abortions in six months after Dobbs decision
Legal abortions in the United States decreased by more than 6% in the first six months that followed the U.S.... Read more
God or your job? Supreme Court to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays
Gerald Groff refused to work Sundays so that he could abide by the Third Commandment, to “keep holy the sabbath... Read more
Louisiana governor calls for end to death penalty — and legalizing some abortions
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards, citing “pro-life values,” has called on lawmakers to end the state’s death penalty in the... Read more
Walter Reed military hospital says new Catholic pastoral care contract under review
The Maryland medical center was sharply criticized by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio for not renewing its contract with a local... Read more
FBI used undercover agent to investigate Catholics, says weaponization committee chairman
A new document revealed that the Richmond FBI used at least one undercover agent to obtain information about traditionalist Catholics. Read more
Democratic governors stockpile abortion pills in response to Texas FDA ruling
The governors of New York, Washington, Massachusetts, and California revealed they have begun stockpiling years’ worth of chemical abortion supplies. Read more
Golf, manners, and a firm handshake: This Catholic school is teaching boys how to be gentlemen
Boys at St. Michael’s School in Fall River, Massachusetts, are learning more than the fine points of putting in the... Read more
