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Illinois Congressman Dan Lipinski.

This pro-life Democrat is worried about the next Catholic president

Jan 19, 2021

A former U.S. representative who was known as one of the last standing pro-life Democrats in Congress said he is... Read more

Connecticut assisted suicide bill would not safeguard against coercion, opponents say

Jan 19, 2021

Disability advocates criticized a Connecticut assisted suicide bill for failing to safeguard against coercion and for promoting the idea that... Read more

Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. Credit: Susan Montgomery/Shutterstock.

Cathedral in Ohio vandalized with message 'Jesus is Black'

Jan 19, 2021

Police in Toledo, Ohio are investigating a suspected arson attack on Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral... Read more

Street with market stalls with Chinese flags on every booth, Xinjiang, China. Credit: Chris Redan/Shutterstock

US recognizes China’s treatment of Uyghurs as ‘genocide’

Jan 19, 2021

The United States has declared that the Chinese government’s actions against the Uyghur population amount to genocide and crimes against... Read more

President Donald Trump at a White House press conference, 2019.

Catholic saints among those to be honored in garden of American heroes announced by Trump

Jan 18, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The National Garden of American Heroes will include statues of many notable Catholic figures, including five saints and numerous people... Read more

Joseph M. Scheidler, 93, former National Director of the Pro-Life Action League

Death of pro-life icon on MLK's day is "fitting," family says

Jan 18, 2021

By CNA Staff

The passing of pro-life icon Joseph M. Scheidler, 93, former National Director of the Pro-Life Action League on Martin Luther... Read more

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra speaks after receiving the Leadership Ally Award from Equality California for his support of the LGBTQ community.

Becerra, Biden’s HHS pick, has shown ‘hostility to nonprofit institutions’, scholars argue

Jan 15, 2021

Conservative scholars argued this week that Xavier Becerra, president-elect Joe Biden’s pick for HHS secretary, has a history of “hostility... Read more

Tracy Sabol and Alveda King on EWTN News Nightly

Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a message of faith, hope and love, niece tells EWTN

Jan 15, 2021

In an interview with EWTN News Nightly (ENN), the niece of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., Alveda King, highlighted that... Read more

President Donald Trump.

What happens to the pro-life movement in a post-Trump era?

Jan 15, 2021

President Donald Trump on Wednesday became the first president in American history to be impeached by the House of Representatives... Read more

St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Buffalo.

Buffalo diocese rebuts claims it misrepresented seminary finances

Jan 15, 2021

By Matt Hadro

The Buffalo diocese has responded to claims that it misrepresented the financial state of its seminary before closing it last... Read more

Lansing diocese adopts gender identity policy consistent with biological sex

Jan 15, 2021

The Diocese of Lansing launched Friday a policy on “gender identity” requiring that its schools, parishes, and charities recognize persons... Read more

Breaking News

March for Life 2021 goes virtual

Jan 15, 2021

By CNA Staff

The 2021 March for Life will take place virtually, organizers announced Friday. Read more

US Capitol dome.

Fr. James Martin connects Catholic leaders to Capitol riots; Bishop Stika unimpressed

Jan 14, 2021

By CNA Staff

Bishop Richard Stika of Nashville voiced skepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that Catholic leaders’ criticism of President-elect... Read more

Cuban Flag.

US bishops disagree with designation of Cuba as terrorism sponsor

Jan 14, 2021

The US bishops’ chair for international justice and peace has expressed his disagreement with the State Department’s return of Cuba... Read more

Flags of China and Vatican City.

Congressional report: Biden administration should push Vatican to ‘reevaluate’ China deal

Jan 14, 2021

By Matt Hadro

A new congressional report calls for U.S. diplomatic engagement with the Vatican to “reevaluate” its 2018 agreement with China on... Read more

Pregnancy Test.

Ohio requires in-person administration of medical abortion

Jan 13, 2021

By Christine Rousselle

The governor of Ohio has signed a bill which requires physicians to be present during the administration of the first... Read more

Archbishop José H. Gómez of Los Angeles.

What do we owe immigrants? Love, says Archbishop Gomez

Jan 13, 2021

By CNA Staff

During a webinar on human dignity this week, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles reflected on immigration and the Christian’s... Read more

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem. Credit: Alex Wong / Getty Images.

South Dakota governor calls for Down syndrome abortion ban

Jan 13, 2021

The governor of South Dakota asked state lawmakers on Tuesday to introduce a bill banning abortions based on a prenatal... Read more