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Judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees

Jan 21, 2022

By Kate Olivera

A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees. Read more

Father Mike Schmitz, the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, addresses the crowd at the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.

'Every person matters,' Father Mike Schmitz tells pro-life marchers

Jan 21, 2022

By Shannon Mullen

Father Mike Schmitz, best known as the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, gave an emotional, personal speech... Read more

A dedication ceremony for the ultrasound machine donated by the Knights of Columbus to the First Choice Women's Resource Center in New Brunswick, N.J.

Knights of Columbus donates 1500th ultrasound machine

Jan 21, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The Knights of Columbus donated an ultrasound machine to a New Jersey pregnancy center on Wednesday, a charitable milestone that... Read more

Tens of thousands gathered for a pre-march rally and concert at the National Mall for the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C.

March for Life underway, with hopes rising that Roe's days are numbered

Tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathered Friday to participate in the 49th annual March for Life, amid rising hopes... Read more

Pro-choice messages projected onto the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2022.

Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group's 'antics' at basilica on eve of March for Life

Jan 21, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz

Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz

Jan 21, 2022

By Kate Olivera

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the... Read more

Pro-life advocate Katie Shaw

‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life

Jan 21, 2022

By Katie Yoder

Katie Shaw is many things: a champion for the unborn, an advocate for those with disabilities, a faithful Catholic, and,... Read more

Twitter post by Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco on Jan. 20, 2022, reacting to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life

Jan 20, 2022

By Joe Bukuras, Shannon Mullen

In a provocative act on the eve of the annual March for Life, an activist group projected pro-choice messages on... Read more

The Vigil Mass for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2015.

Vigil Mass for Life: 'Every human being, at every stage of life, should be treated with respect'

Jan 20, 2022

By Christine Rousselle

Catholics must work to promote a culture of life and work to support mothers, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said... Read more

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Poll finds American majority want Roe v Wade to go

Jan 20, 2022

By Katie Yoder

More than 60% of Americans disagree with the central holding of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that... Read more

Joe Donnelly, official portrait, 2013.

Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See

Jan 20, 2022

By CNA Staff

In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former... Read more

Joseph Meaney, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center (second from left), speaks during a press conference Jan. 20, 2023 in Washington, D.C. announcing the formation of the Catholic Health Care Leadership Alliance. With him in the photo are other members of the alliance's board of directors: Dr. Steven White of the Catholic Medical Association (far left), Douglas G. Wilson, Jr., CEO of the Catholic Benefits Association (third from left), and Louis Brown, executive director of the Christ Medicus Foundation.

Coalition to protect, advance Catholic health care launches

Jan 20, 2022

By Shannon Mullen, Carl Bunderson

Bishop James Conley and the leaders of five Catholic medical or professional associations on Thursday founded the Catholic Health Care... Read more

The Catechism of the Catholic Church

Copyright and the Catechism of the Catholic Church make for some legal surprises 

Jan 20, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

The Catechism of the Catholic Church was released in 1992 after years of development. It has helped generations of Catholics... Read more

The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee archdiocese provides gender theory policy based on biological sex

Jan 20, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee this week put forth a policy related to gender theory, which includes the provision that only... Read more

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Catholic prep school keeps unvaccinated kids behind plastic barriers at lunch

Jan 20, 2022

By Joe Bukuras

The COVID-19 precautions at Boston College High School, which also bar unvaccinated students from playing sports, go beyond those in... Read more

At the Jan. 23, 2021 Philadelphia March for Life, Luke Parlee and his mother Terry of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Buckingham, Pennsylvania, displayed ultrasound images of his development at six and 33 weeks alongside his high school senior portrait.

Philadelphia Archdiocese pro-lifers doing ‘amazing things’ for life at all stages

Jan 20, 2022

By Gina Christian

As the nation marks almost 50 years of legalized abortion, pro-life advocates in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia say they’re committed... Read more

The California capitol.

Scholarships, loan relief for abortion workers in California budget proposal

Jan 19, 2022

By Kevin J. Jones

California health care workers who commit to providing abortions could see their student loans repaid and prospective abortion industry workers... Read more

Boston City Hall

Supreme Court hears Boston free speech case involving Christian organization

Jan 19, 2022

By Kate Olivera

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a case involving the city of Boston’s refusal to raise a... Read more

Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan the most dangerous place to be Christian, advocacy group says

Jan 19, 2022

By Jonah McKeown

Afghanistan has unseated North Korea for the dubious distinction of the most dangerous country in the world for Christians, according... Read more

Alice von Hildebrand

Former CNA editor recalls the 'privilege' of working with Alice von Hildebrand

Jan 19, 2022

By Hillary Mast

The numerous essays Alice von Hildebrand wrote for Catholic News Agency contained "prophetic wisdom and perspectives that have proven to... Read more