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Virginia legislature votes to abolish the death penalty
Virginia is expected to become the first southern state to abolish the death penalty, after its general assembly voted on... Read more
How a religious White House office could promote the common good—or politicize religion
As President Joe Biden re-established a key White House faith-based office last week, former political liaisons to religious groups commended... Read more
Scholar’s critique of transgender movement reportedly de-listed by Amazon
One scholar’s critical book on the transgender movement has reportedly been removed from Amazon.com. Read more
Supreme Court will hear case on federal funding of pro-abortion groups
The Supreme Court will consider a case involving federal funding of domestic pro-abortion groups. Read more
Masterpiece Cakeshop attorney: No, religious freedom for wedding vendors isn’t harmful
Ahead of a significant Supreme Court case that could determine whether Catholic adoption agencies can stay open in the U.S.,... Read more
Judge blocks S Carolina 'heartbeat' abortion ban, but backers look to Supreme Court
A federal judge has temporarily blocked South Carolina’s heartbeat-based abortion ban just days after its passage, in response to court... Read more
Despite pandemic, Planned Parenthood’s abortions increased in FY 2020
Planned Parenthood’s annual report once again showed an increase from the previous year in both abortions performed and government funding. Read more
USCCB: Equality Act would ‘punish’ religious groups opposed to gender ideology
The U.S. bishops’ conference (USCCB) has come out in opposition to the Equality Act, which was introduced in the U.S.... Read more
Review: 2021 Lenten fish sandwiches
CNA's 2021 review of Lenten fast food fish sandwich offerings. Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayer, support for those affected by winter storm
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles on Friday encouraged prayer and support for those affected by a major winter storm... Read more
Pro-life leaders sound alarm about Health Secretary nominee
Pro-life leaders and scholars are warning against the nomination of California’s attorney general to lead the Department of Health and... Read more
Virtual Theology on Tap: ‘Lukewarm Catholicism isn't an option’
Speakers at a virtual Theology on Tap event last week encouraged Catholics to embrace their faith - even in a... Read more
Virtual Theology on Tap: ‘Lukewarm Catholicism isn't an option’
Speakers at a virtual Theology on Tap event last week encouraged Catholics to embrace their faith - even in a... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese warning parishes about series of thefts
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is warning its parishes to remain alert after a man was arrested for stealing from a... Read more
George Weigel explores 'vocation' by elegizing historic figures
George Weigel this month released a book collecting remembrances of a range of historical figures, with the goal of exploring... Read more
Why this South Carolina Democrat bucked his party and voted for the ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban
Only two South Carolina House Democrats voted to ban on most abortions in the state on Wednesday, and one of... Read more
Brownsville bishop dispenses from law of abstinence amid Texas storm
Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville announced Thursday via Twitter that he is granting a dispensation from abstinence from meat for... Read more
Maine diocese: New restrictions on churches 'unacceptable'
The Bishop of Portland is calling Maine's new restrictions on religious services “unacceptable.” Read more
EWTN's Warsaw: Pro-life movement faced with challenges and opportunities
A Catholic president pushing pro-abortion policies should be seen as both a challenge and as an opportunity for the pro-life... Read more
40 Days for Life kicks off Lenten campaign
The pro-life group 40 Days for Life began its 2021 Lenten prayer campaign on Wednesday, after the coronavirus pandemic forced... Read more
