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HHS nominee won’t say if parents can refuse child’s gender transitioning
A nominee for assistant health secretary on Thursday wouldn’t say if government officials can intervene when parents refuse their child’s... Read more
Former HHS official: Becerra could promote abortion internationally
A former official at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) warned Thursday that health secretary nominee Xavier Becerra... Read more
‘Roe v Wade’ film aims to accurately portray history of landmark decision
The co-writer and star of a new film chronicling the courtroom drama of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court... Read more
After suicide at Catholic services center, Seattle archbishop emphasizes hope
In the wake of a suicide at a Catholic social services headquarters in Seattle, Archbishop Paul Etienne said that Christians... Read more
Report: Australia has less than half the palliative care doctors it needs
An Australian university has found that the country has less than half the number of palliative care physicians needed to... Read more
Virtual conference to focus on St. Joseph
As part of the Year of Saint Joseph called for by Pope Francis, the National Shrine of St. Joseph will... Read more
At hearing, Becerra won’t name single abortion restriction he favors
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services declined at a hearing Wednesday to state if he... Read more
Health secretary nominee: 'I have never sued any nuns'
On Wednesday, President Biden’s health secretary nominee defended coercive contraceptive and abortion coverage mandates against Catholic nuns, claiming he had... Read more
Education Department reverses stance on Connecticut’s transgender athlete policy
The Department of Education (ED) on Tuesday reversed its previous opposition to Connecticut’s policy of allowing biological males to play... Read more
Former HHS official: Becerra must be questioned over conscience violations
President Biden’s health secretary nominee must be held accountable for forcing California Catholic nuns to cover abortions, said a former... Read more
In confidential interviews, Catholic bishops talk COVID, Joe Biden, Pope Francis
A series of one-on-one interviews with more than two dozen bishops has revealed significant concern among the Church leaders over... Read more
Latino Catholic entrepreneur recognized among Chicago ‘40 under 40’
“Hispanic young people are the future of this country and seeing that many are losing their Catholic faith serves as... Read more
Senators denounce Amazon’s removal of transgender-critical book
After a critique of the transgender movement was de-listed by Amazon this week, U.S. senators responded. Read more
Alleged abuse victim of Brooklyn bishop files civil lawsuit
An alleged abuse victim who last year went public with allegations against the Bishop of Brooklyn has now filed a... Read more
Democrats for Life oppose Becerra nomination
The nomination of California Attorney General Xavier Becerra for Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary has been opposed by Democrats... Read more
Heartbeat International prepares for 50th annual conference
The world’s largest pregnancy help organization is preparing for its 50th annual training conference, with both virtual and in-person options. Read more
NGO names ‘Dirty Dozen’ top contributors to sexual exploitation
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) on Tuesday announced its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of the top mainstream contributors... Read more
Health secretary nominee grilled on partial-birth abortion, taxpayer-funded abortion
President Biden’s nominee for health secretary on Tuesday would not commit to preventing federal funding of abortions, and would not... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone commends prosecution of Serra statue vandals for working justice
Amid calls from California activists to drop vandalism charges against five assailants who destroyed a statue of St. Junipero Serra... Read more
Biden’s HHS nominee supported assisted suicide in California
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) received the praise of pro-euthanasia organizations during his... Read more
