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Pro-abortion, pro-LGBT groups applaud confirmation of new Secretary of State
Pro-abortion and pro-LGBT groups applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken on Tuesday. Read more
Why birth rates fell more sharply during COVID
Recently-published data suggest that the birth rate in the U.S. declined considerably from 2019 to 2020, refuting hopes of a... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
Vatican exonerates retired bishop of multiple abuse claims but issues canonical rebuke
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has exonerated retired Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne over numerous accusations of the sexual abuse of... Read more
As Senate dynamic shifts, pro-lifers examine Manchin’s record
As Democrats last week took effective control of the Senate, pro-life leaders turned their attention to the record of one... Read more
Second man accuses Chicago’s Father Pfleger of sex abuse
A second alleged victim has accused activist Chicago priest Fr. Michael Pfleger of sexually abusing him as a minor decades... Read more
Appeals court rules on California churches that challenged Covid restrictions
An appeals court last week ruled for a second time against a California church which challenged the state’s rules barring... Read more
Supreme Court rules favorably toward inmate requesting priest at execution
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled favorably toward a Catholic death row inmate requesting the presence of a priest at... Read more
Pro-lifers pleasantly surprised at Kentucky’s enactment of ‘Born-Alive’ bill
A Kentucky bill requiring appropriate medical care for babies surviving attempted abortions became law on Friday. Read more
Biden reverses military ban on gender transitioning
President Joe Biden on Monday revoked a ban on gender transitioning in the military, allowing troops to serve on the... Read more
Biden has ‘developed’ approach to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell says
President Joe Biden has a “very developed approach” to abortion, Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of the Network Lobby for... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
George Weigel: Cardinal Cupich’s criticisms of Archbishop Gomez are baseless
Archbishop Jose Gomez, president of the U.S. bishops' conference, showed courage in releasing a statement on the day of President... Read more
US bishops urge Biden to reject abortion rights after 'deeply disturbing' statement
President Joe Biden’s statement backing legal abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade drew swift reaction from the U.S.... Read more
UN adopts resolution on protecting religious sites
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution Thursday calling for greater efforts to protect religious sites from acts of terrorism... Read more
Pro-abortion protestors disrupt pro-life Mass at Ohio cathedral
About eight pro-abortion protesters disrupted the Respect Life Mass at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in downtown Columbus Friday, where Bishop Robert... Read more
Secretary of State nominee says he will fill LGBT position at agency
President Joe Biden’s nominee for Secretary of State pledged to appoint an LGBTI envoy at the agency, and says he... Read more
Court victories strengthen Catholic groups' protections against 'gender transition' mandates
Catholic medical groups and employers say their religious freedom position has been strengthened by a federal injunction against mandatory insurance... Read more
Virginia bishops oppose abortion bill passed by state senate
Virginia bishops opposed a bill allowing for taxpayer-funded abortion coverage that passed the state senate on Friday. The bill,... Read more
Biden, Harris state their support for abortion on Roe anniversary
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris stated their commitment to abortion on the 48th anniversary of the Roe... Read more
