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Oklahoma lawmakers pass Texas-style six-week abortion law
Lawmakers in Oklahoma on Thursday passed a bill, modeled after a Texas law, which bans abortions after a fetal heartbeat... Read more
Chained, not silenced: Sacred Heart professor's book infiltrates St. Paul's prison cell
Paul’s epistle to the Philippians, composed in chains and secreted out of his Roman jail cell, is intentionally “counter-slavery” argues... Read more
Catholic documentary showcases the transformative power of the Eucharist
At the heart of the Church is the Eucharist. The presence of Our Lord’s Body and Blood has the ability... Read more
After religious controversy, Massachusetts school board okays Christian private school
A Massachusetts school committee has fulfilled its duty and approved the application of a private Christian school despite controversy when... Read more
Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable for 'pro-abortion extremism'
An emeritus Texas bishop has called on his fellow bishops to take action after President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget removed... Read more
There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life
Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and... Read more
Priests say they were told Cardinal Cupich made apostolic visit before Puerto Rican bishop’s removal
Four priests of the Diocese of Arecibo in Puerto Rico say they were told that Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago... Read more
Bioethicists highlight greater threshold for medical decisions for children
As Moderna asks the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6, the National Catholic... Read more
Lawsuit claims Knoxville diocese mishandled priest's sex assault of parishioner
The Diocese of Knoxville allegedly mishandled a report that a priest sexually assaulted a parishioner who sought grief counseling in... Read more
Health-sharing ministry's bankruptcy shows need for good standards, scrutiny, insiders say
A faith-based ministry that aimed to help Christians share one another’s medical costs filed for bankruptcy and dissolved last year,... Read more
Catholic education expert decries drag show at Saint Joseph's University
How does a drag show fit the mission of a Catholic university? That is what a Catholic education expert asked... Read more
Federal court orders cases brought against Texas pro-life law dismissed
A federal court on Tuesday ordered a lower court to dismiss all legal challenges brought against the enforcement mechanism of... Read more
Afghanistan, other countries see worrisome religious freedom trends, USCIRF warns
Afghanistan and four other countries should be added to the ten countries already recognized by the U.S. State Department for... Read more
Elon Musk Twitter takeover: How should Catholics think about free speech?
Elon Musk — the world’s richest man — reached a deal Monday to acquire Twitter for approximately $44 billion. This... Read more
Be bridges for peace, Pope Francis urges Hispanic ministry congress
In a video message to the Tuesday opening of a gathering for Hispanic ministry leaders in the US, Pope Francis... Read more
Mercy mission: every encounter with Dennis Schroeder includes a reminder of Jesus' love
Dennis Schroeder’s home is filled with things he loves. More mounted deer heads than you can count on your hands.... Read more
Bishops in Texas welcome stay of execution for woman on death row
The Texas bishops' conference expressed gratitude Monday that a state court halted the execution of Melissa Lucio over claims she... Read more
Supreme Court hears praying football coach case
Both sides argue that the case, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, concerns religious freedom — with the ex-coach, Joseph Kennedy,... Read more
Federal judge blocks Kentucky abortion law, citing compliance problems
Abortions have resumed in Kentucky after a federal judge temporarily blocked a multi-faceted abortion restrictions law and said the state... Read more
The pope gave a shout-out to the creators of ‘ALIVE,’ the eucharist film in theaters April 25
The creators of a new documentary on the Eucharist got a special surprise to coincide with the film’s one-day release... Read more
