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Catholic scholars: Covid vaccines can be received 'without fear of moral culpability' for abortion
A statement by pro-life, Catholic scholars published Friday says that the four major COVID-19 vaccines are not only acceptable to... Read more
Why Christians hope Pope Francis’ visit will bring a ‘reset’ for Iraq
Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq is hoped to bring a “reset” for the country, said one U.S. religious freedom advocate... Read more
Maine diocese, state, increase church attendance in time for Holy Week
Two weeks after the Bishop of Portland in Maine called state restrictions on religious gatherings “unacceptable,” Maine’s governor is allowing... Read more
Archbishop Gomez to Congress, Biden: Don’t force pro-life Americans to oppose COVID relief
As the Senate considers a $1.9 trillion COVID relief package on Friday, the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference warned... Read more
Despite denials, HHS nominee Xavier Becerra sued to take away nuns' religious freedom rights
Xavier Becerra, US president Joe Biden’s nominee for HHS secretary, did indeed sue to take away the religious exemptions for... Read more
Investigation: Cardinal Wuerl received $2 million in 2020 for ‘ministry activities’
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, archbishop emeritus of Washington DC who stepped down in 2018 amid scandal, received over $2 million from... Read more
Bishops across US issue split messages on Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine
Bishops across the United States have weighed in with varied guidance for their flocks amid renewed debate over the morality... Read more
'Open the doors again': One advocate urges nursing home visitation to resume
The U.S. must consider increasing regulated in-person visitation of the elderly in nursing homes, one advocate for elder care told... Read more
Relics of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton to be displayed this summer at her shrine
The Sisters of Charity of New York have donated several of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s relics to the National Shrine... Read more
Doctors, hospitals, fight 'transgender mandate' in federal court
Doctors can’t be forced to perform gender-transition surgeries against their conscientious beliefs, argued attorneys for doctors and hospitals on Wednesday... Read more
Providence diocese won't comment on bill expanding liability for child sex abuse
The Diocese of Providence is refusing to comment on a bill that would provide increased opportunities for victims of child... Read more
Christian medical groups urge conscience protections amid Covid-19 vaccination push
In a joint statement Tuesday, several Christian medical organizations highlighted the importance of conscience protections as COVID-19 vaccines are being... Read more
Senate committee splits on Becerra confirmation
The Senate Finance Committee was divided on the confirmation of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services on... Read more
Pro Choice Caucus calls on Biden to end Hyde Amendment
Congressional Democrats called on President Joe Biden this week to remove pro-life protections from the 2022 federal budget. Read more
USCCB: Moderna's and Pfizer's coronavirus vaccines ethically preferable to Johnson & Johnson's
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday reiterated the Vatican’s teaching on COVID-19 vaccines produced with the help... Read more
Opponents of campaign finance bill say it presents pro-life, religious liberty concerns
An campaign finance bill under consideration in the House could present grave concerns for religious liberty, an opponent of the... Read more
EWTN News to launch weekly discussion show
On Friday, EWTN News will launch a new weekly discussion show “EWTN News In Depth,” covering the intersection of faith... Read more
Oscars voter: 'There is nothing entertaining or inspiring about killing unborn babies'
A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences— the nationwide body that votes for the Academy Awards—... Read more
Straw poll of conservative activists reveals pro-life policies to be least important issue
Pro-life leaders responded to a recent straw poll of conservative activists where pro-life policies received the least number of votes... Read more
Leading Christian adoption agency changes policy, will now work with same-sex couples nationwide
A leading Christian adoption agency will now work with same-sex couples looking to foster or adopt children, in a change... Read more
