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Arkansas bans most abortions in bid to challenge Roe v Wade
Arkansas is the latest state to pass legislation banning almost all abortions, in an effort to prompt the Supreme Court... Read more
House sends COVID relief to White House without pro-life protections
As Congress passed a massive COVID relief package on Wednesday, leading U.S. bishops called the lack of abortion funding restrictions... Read more
Mass. Supreme Court calls into question religious exemption for Christian colleges
A social work professor at a Christian college in Massachusetts is not a “ministerial employee” and the college cannot claim... Read more
NY lawmakers call for transparency on COVID in homes for people with disabilities
A group of New York state senators is calling on state Gov. Andrew Cuomo to rescind an order requiring group... Read more
Report: China’s treatment of Uyghurs meets definition of genocide
China’s abuses of the Uyghurs in Xinjiang violate every article in the United Nations’ definition of genocide, a new policy... Read more
Wash. court okays bisexual lawyer’s discrimination suit against Christian homeless mission
American conflicts over religious freedom continue, as the Washington Supreme Court has reversed a ruling that blocked a bisexual lawyer’s... Read more
Bishop Conley discusses extended sabbatical for mental health
Following a nearly year-long sabbatical to attend to his mental health, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln explained his experience with... Read more
Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers
A bankruptcy judge ruled this month that the Diocese of Buffalo has “no obligation” to retain a law firm on... Read more
One year into the pandemic, U.S. bishops call for global solidarity
The pandemic has emphasized the need for global solidarity, stated leading U.S. bishops one year after mass lockdowns and suspensions... Read more
Human trafficking wounds the body of Christ, Catholic leaders tell conference
Every person has a role to play to fight human trafficking, Catholic advocates said at an online conference on Tuesday. Read more
Catholic women issue statement opposing use of 'abortion-tainted vaccines'
Eighty-six Catholic women from 25 countries issued a letter Monday opposing what they called “abortion-tainted” COVID-19 vaccines, and arguing Church... Read more
Supreme Court allows religious speech violation lawsuit to continue
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that government officials can be held personally liable for religious freedom violations. Read more
Legal group highlights forced marriages, conversions on International Women’s Day
A Christian group marked International Women’s Day 2021 by highlighting forced marriages and conversions - an ongoing problem for millions... Read more
Senate sends COVID relief bill back to House without pro-life provisions
The House could be voting as soon as Tuesday on a COVID relief package that pro-life groups warn would increase... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace as trial of Derek Chauvin begins
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis urged peace and prayer before the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces... Read more
Biden hails Pope Francis' 'historic' trip to Iraq
President Joe Biden stated his admiration for Pope Francis on Monday, after the pontiff’s four-day visit to Iraq. Read more
Catholic group receives grant to restore historic California mission
A Catholic group has received a large grant to restore one of the oldest California missions and to provide a... Read more
Medal of Honor chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun's body identified, as sainthood inquiry continues
Department of Defense investigators have identified the remains of U.S. Army chaplain and Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun among... Read more
States consider restrictions on gender transitioning, transgender participation in girls’ sports
Lawmakers in Mississippi and Alabama have been debating bills concerning children who identify as transgender. Read more
Actors say they have not been paid for their work on 'Roe v. Wade' film
Several actors who worked on the film “Roe v. Wade” claim they are still waiting to be paid for their... Read more
