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Eric S. Schmitt, attorney general of Missouri.

Missouri attorney general may sue Kansas City over aid for out-of-state abortions

Jul 6, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has said he plans to sue Kansas City, saying the city’s plan to aid women... Read more

Sister Paësie, foundress of the Kizito Family.

This religious community helps impoverished children in Haiti

Jul 6, 2022

By Leonardo Colon

After nearly 20 years as a Missionary of Charity, Sister Paësie founded the Kizito Family, a religious community that serves... Read more

Vandalism at a Heartbeat of Miami pregnancy center in Hialeah, Florida, July 3, 2022.

Vandalism of churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continues after Dobbs

Jul 5, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Attacks on pro-life pregnancy centers and Catholic churches have continued, unabated, following the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson... Read more

A painting of St. Maria Goretti by Giuseppe Brovelli-Soffredini

St. Maria Goretti: Remembering one of the youngest Catholic saints

Jul 5, 2022

By Maisy Sullivan

Catholics worldwide celebrate the feast day of one of the youngest saints on July 6: St. Maria Goretti. Read more

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Texas Supreme Court allows enforcement of abortion ban

Jul 5, 2022

By CNA Staff

The Supreme Court of Texas on Friday ruled that the state may enforce its 1925 law banning abortion, reversing the... Read more

Bishop Joy Alappatt, who was appointed Bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of Chicago July 3, 2022.

New bishop named for U.S. Syro-Malabar eparchy

Jul 5, 2022

By CNA Staff

On Sunday Pope Francis accepted the resignation of the bishop of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of Saint Thomas the Apostle of... Read more

First responders take away victims from the scene of a mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois. At least six people were killed and 19 injured, according to published reports.

Local 22-year-old man in custody in July Fourth parade shooting in Illinois

Jul 4, 2022

By CNA Staff

Authorities identified the suspect as Robert “Bobby” E. Crimo III, who they believe is driving a silver Honda Fit. Read more

Photo illustration of Nigerian military uniform.

Nigerian Christian villagers claim military helicopter fired on them, not bandits

Jul 4, 2022

By Douglas Burton

Authorities deny the charge and have tried to reassure villagers the government is on their side. Read more

Cristofer Pereyra is the CEO of Tepeyac Leadership, Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona.

This leadership expert is guiding faithful Catholics from the pew to the boardroom

Jul 3, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Maisy Sullivan

Meet the founder of the Tepeyac Leadership Institute, Cristofer Pereyra. Read more

Hundreds of pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a monthly pro-life march and prayer vigil at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan on July 2, 2022, setting off a tense confrontation.

PHOTOS: Heated abortion confrontation in NYC

Jul 3, 2022

By CNA Staff

Pro-abortion demonstrators tried to block a pro-life prayer vigil at an abortion clinic in Lower Manhattan Saturday, setting off a... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz is the host of the podcast "the Bible in a Year," produced by Ascension.

Father Mike Schmitz's next podcast, 'Catechism in a Year,' starts Jan. 1

Jul 2, 2022

By CNA Staff

The new podcast will be free on all streaming platforms, as well as on the Hallow prayer app. Read more

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the White House, Sept. 9, 2021

With Roe v Wade a dead letter, Biden rallies governors to promote abortion access

Jul 1, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

In the wake of a Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade, President Joe Biden met with a group of... Read more

Sister Simone Campbell.

Sister Simone Campbell to be among Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients

Jul 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

Sister Simone Campbell, former executive director of the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, will receive the Presidential Medal of... Read more

Fire rips through a building containing the cafeteria and gymnasium of St. Anthony of Padua School in Lorain, Ohio, on June 30, 2022. An arson investigation is underway.

Suspected arson causes $1M in damage to Catholic school in Ohio

Jul 1, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The fire started outside the building and caused heavy smoke and structural damage. Read more

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U.S. bishops disappointed by Supreme Court's climate regulation ruling

Jul 1, 2022

By CNA Staff

The U.S. bishops said Friday they are disappointed by a Supreme Court ruling which limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability... Read more

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

NY AG asks Google to remove pregnancy centers from ‘abortion’ search results

Jul 1, 2022

By Katie Yoder

The state argues that pregnancy clinics that don't provide abortion aren't "legitimate" health care providers. Read more

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Nashville pregnancy center attacked, FBI joins investigation

Jul 1, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

An unexploded Molotov cocktail was found inside Hope Clinic for Women on June 30, police said. Read more

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans.

FBI probe could help prosecute Louisiana priests accused of inter-state sex abuse

Jul 1, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

Federal authorities are investigating alleged sex abuse of minors by New Orleans-area Catholic clergy, sometimes going back decades, on the... Read more

Grafitti on a sign for All Saints Catholic Church in Portland, Oregon, June 25, 2022.

Attacks on churches, pro-life pregnancy centers continue 

Jun 30, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision on Friday, attacks on Catholic churches and pro-life pregnancy centers have... Read more

Antonio Fernandez, CEO of Catholic Charities San Antonio, aids a migrant following the death of dozens of people abandoned in a truck.

Catholic Charities San Antonio aiding survivors and their families after Texas migrant deaths

Jun 30, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Following the discovery of the bodies of more than 50 migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio,... Read more