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St Paul-Minneapolis archbishop calls for healing after Derek Chauvin verdict
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis called for peace, reconciliation, and a greater respect for human life after... Read more
Minnesota bishops call for prayer and civility before jury finds Derek Chauvin guilty
A jury on Tuesday found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty on second degree unintentional murder and manslaughter charges... Read more
How Catholics can speak up for more ethical vaccines
“While numerous ecclesial and moral authorities have indicated that Catholics may morally justify receiving these vaccines, a concern is that... Read more
Christian college sues over Biden administration rule opening dorms, showers to opposite sex
A Christian college in Missouri sued the Biden administration last week over an order requiring single-sex dorms or bathrooms to... Read more
Judge halts Ohio restrictions on chemical abortions
An Ohio judge on Monday halted the state’s requirement that the abortion pill regimen be administered in-person. Read more
Pro-life advocates: Planned Parenthood can’t just wish away Margaret Sanger’s racism, eugenics
After the head of Planned Parenthood promised to “reckon with” founder Margaret Sanger’s connections to racism and eugenics, pro-life advocates... Read more
Report: China committing 'crimes against humanity' in Xinjiang
An international human rights organization has declared that China’s actions in the province of Xinjiang amount to crimes against humanity. Read more
Chicago case highlights religious orders that have not published lists of credibly accused clergy
Recent reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times highlighted several religious orders active in Chicago that have not released lists of members... Read more
Allentown bishop proclaims Year of the Real Presence
The bishop of Allentown, Pennsylvania has proclaimed a jubilee year to promote a greater dedication to the Holy Eucharist. Read more
Ethicists urge caution after creation of monkey embryos containing human cells
Catholic scientists and ethicists have warned of the potential for a slippery slope in response to reports that scientists had... Read more
U.S. bishops ‘disappointed’ at White House keeping current refugee limit
After the Biden administration announced it would not increase the record-low cap on refugee admissions until May, the U.S. bishops... Read more
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Is ‘The Chosen’ series about Jesus Christ a cultural moment worth watching?
The Easter Sunday season two premiere of The Chosen, an evangelical Christian-produced internet series dramatizing the life of Jesus and... Read more
U.S. bishops commemorate 'horrific tragedy' of Armenian genocide
The U.S. bishops’ conference issued a statement on Monday recognizing the upcoming anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Read more
Society of Catholic Scientists prepares for conference on non-human intelligence
The Society of Catholic Scientists (SCS) will hold its 2021 conference in Washington D.C. on the subject of non-human intelligence. Read more
Chicago's Running Nun talks about faith and sport
Through the Chicago marathon, Sister Stephanie Baliga and her team have raised more than $1.1M for her community's outreach to... Read more
Pro-abortion billboard campaign in Kentucky draws pro-life response
“The Catholic Church has a deep and cherished commitment to give voice to the child in the womb and to... Read more
Three-time Olympian shares her conversion story
Three-time Olympian Dominique Dawes talks about her conversion to the Catholic faith, and how God has been at work in... Read more
White House says it will increase refugee cap in May
President Joe Biden will increase the refugee admissions limit by May 15 - after reports that he would keep the... Read more
NIH reverses restrictions on fetal tissue research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday announced it will not require ethics boards to review federally-funded research proposals... Read more
Former Cincinnati auxiliary bishop’s role with Catholic school undetermined, as parents express concerns
Parents at St. John the Baptist School in Hamilton County, Ohio expressed concern this week about former Auxiliary Bishop Joseph... Read more
