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New lawsuit alleges child sex abuse by former Newark archbishop
A new lawsuit alleges that the late archbishop of Newark groomed and molested a five year-old girl during his tenure... Read more
Bishop Wall on politicians and Communion: 'Our concern is not political but pastoral'
Bishop James Wall of Gallup responded Tuesday to a recent essay from Bishop Robert McElroy, in which the Bishop of... Read more
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Mindfulness and meditation 'AmaZen' employee program not religious, Amazon says
Corporate giant Amazon will offer an “AmaZen” component to employees to encourage “mindfulness practices” as part of its revamped employee... Read more
Texas governor signs ‘heartbeat’ bill into law
The governor of Texas on Wednesday signed a ban on most abortions conducted after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. Read more
From sin to scissors: the barber shop evangelist
Six days a week on busy Washington Street in Norwood, Massachusetts, barber Elias Elsayah can be found clipping hair and... Read more
Members of Congress call for boycott of 2022 Olympics in Beijing
Congressional leaders called for a boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics – if they are held as scheduled in Beijing... Read more
Proposed change to brain death laws draws criticism from some doctors, ethicists
A proposed change to U.S. law concerning the determination of brain death has drawn criticism from a group of doctors,... Read more
Brooklyn diocese requests greater police presence outside churches, after acts of vandalism
The Diocese of Brooklyn is requesting increased police presence after two incidents of vandalism in three days at church properties. Read more
Woman saved by pro-life volunteer outside abortion clinic after shots fired
A woman walking into a San Antonio abortion clinic was saved on Saturday by a pro-life protestor after a man... Read more
Despite protests from senators, Planned Parenthood affiliates still received PPP loans in 2021
Planned Parenthood affiliates have continued to be approved for emergency small business loans in 2021, despite protests by senators who... Read more
Chicago archdiocese reinstates priest after investigating TikTok allegation
The Archdiocese of Chicago has reinstated a pastor who was accused of attempted sexual assault, after failing to substantiate the... Read more
Native American Catholics focus of Knights of Columbus documentary
The historical and contemporary witness of Native American Catholics are the subject of a Knights of Columbus-produced documentary set for... Read more
Dioceses begin easing masking, social distancing restrictions
Some Catholic dioceses have begun updating their COVID protocols for public Masses, as federal public health officials have introduced new... Read more
Charleston diocese 'extremely disappointed' with law recommencing executions
South Carolina on Monday became the fourth state to officially sanction the use of the firing squad as a method... Read more
After investigation, priest who presided at Biden inaugural Mass resigns as Santa Clara U president
Santa Clara University president Father Kevin O’Brien, S.J., engaged in questionable behavior at informal dinners with Jesuit graduate students, the... Read more
After Supreme Court takes up abortion case, White House signals support for Roe v. Wade
The White House on Monday made statements in favor of legal abortion and the Equality Act. Read more
Pelosi's archbishop hopes for ‘progress’ in dialogue on ‘most serious matter’ of her abortion support
The Archbishop of San Francisco on Monday responded to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), who said last week she was... Read more
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Crucifixion display vandalized at New York church
A crucifixion display at a church in the Brooklyn diocese was vandalized last week in what is being investigated as... Read more
Supreme Court will consider Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider a case involving a state 15-week abortion ban. Read more
Sisters of Life: 'You are irreplaceable', just like the child in the womb
The members of an order of religious sisters are dedicating their lives to sharing the message that every person, from... Read more
