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What connection does Moderna’s vaccine have to aborted fetal tissue?
Amid debate over the ethics of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate under development by Moderna, a Catholic microbiologist told CNA that... Read more
New Catholic priests voice satisfaction in priestly life, but minority report 'troubling' adversity
A survey of recently ordained Catholic priests reports that the great majority find great satisfaction in their work celebrating sacraments... Read more
Analysis: Archbishop Gregory says he won’t deny Biden communion. How will Catholics respond?
Washington’s archbishop, who will be made a cardinal this weekend, told a journalist Tuesday that in his diocese, he will... Read more
Massachusetts governor must decide whether to veto bill expanding abortion access
A measure expanding abortion access in Massachusetts has passed both the state house and senate, and could prompt a veto... Read more
Feinstein will not continue as head Democrat on Senate Judiciary Committee
Following complaints from liberal groups on her handling of Amy Coney’s Barrett’s confirmation hearing, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced that... Read more
Federal court says Texas can withhold Medicaid from Planned Parenthood
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that abortion providers and their customers cannot challenge Texas’ decision to withhold Medicaid... Read more
What Biden foreign policy picks mean for religious freedom
President-elect Joe Biden announced several foreign policy appointments to his cabinet on Monday, including a nominee for Secretary of State.... Read more
Santa Cruz historical commission recommends removing city’s last mission bell
The historical preservation commission of Santa Cruz, California last week advised the city council to remove a replica mission bell... Read more
Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness
The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more
Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse
The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more
Court allows Tennessee abortion ban to go into effect
A federal appeals court on Friday allowed a Tennessee ban on some abortions to go into effect. Read more
Catholic couple donates hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys in Brooklyn, Queens
For one Catholic businessman in New York City, Thanksgiving has long been a time of sacrifice and generosity. For each... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Stories of persecuted Christians should move hearts
American Christians must be better advocates for the world’s persecuted Christians, said speakers at a Thursday event featuring victims of... Read more
What pro-lifers can expect from a divided House and Senate
With nearly all U.S. House and Senate races decided, Congress will be sharply divided the next two years—possibly undermining the... Read more
The McCarrick Report: A timeline
Published by the Vatican Nov. 10, the report examines the “institutional knowledge and decision-making” regarding Theodore McCarrick, the former cardinal... Read more
Tulsa diocese leaves Christian coalition over abortion
The Diocese of Tulsa has withdrawn from the Oklahoma Council of Churches because the group will not defend the life... Read more
18 states file brief supporting Tennessee's discrimination abortion ban
An 18-state coalition filed a brief this week supporting a Tennessee law banning abortions based on an unborn child’s race,... Read more
Federal appeals court hears arguments over California abortion mandate
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments on Friday in the case of California churches against the state’s abortion... Read more
Michigan Catholic deacon recovering after stabbing
A deacon who was stabbed outside a Michigan church this month is recovering in a rehabilitation hospital, the Diocese of... Read more
Could Trump issue an executive order recognizing unborn babies as persons?
With just two months left in Donald Trump’s presidency, some pro-life intellectuals are calling for an executive order that offers... Read more
