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Louisiana voters will decide whether to amend constitution to exclude 'right to abortion'

Oct 27, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Voters in Louisiana will decide Nov. 3 on a constitutional amendment, authored by a pro-life Democrat, which would prevent Louisiana’s... Read more

Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans in Rome, Jan. 26, 2012.

New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse

Oct 27, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

While scandalous allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett.

'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more

US Supreme Court in Washington.

Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court

Oct 27, 2020

As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more

El Paso bishop asks for prayer, smaller Masses as coronavirus cases increase

Oct 26, 2020

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has called for prayer and a small capacity of attendees at Mass, as a... Read more

Dia de los Muertos in Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard, Ca.

Los Angeles archdiocese offers Dia de los Muertos resources amid pandemic

Oct 26, 2020

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is helping Catholic students and their families celebrate Día de los Muertos amid the pandemic... Read more

Chief Justice John G. Roberts administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Amy Coney Barrett in the Supreme Court Building. Barrett's husband Jesse holds the Bible.

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as Supreme Court justice

Oct 26, 2020

By Matt Hadro

The Senate on Monday voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Barrett took the oaths of... Read more

Protestors outside of an abortion clinic.

As Coloradans consider late-term abortion ban, statistics shed light on Colorado clinic

Oct 26, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

Coloradans are preparing for a ballot referendum that would ban abortion after 22 weeks of pregnancy in the state. While... Read more

Florida State University.

Catholic Florida man reinstated as university senate president by student court ruling

Oct 26, 2020

Florida State University’s Student Supreme Court has reinstated Jack Denton as president of the Student Senate. Denton was removed from... Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 12, 2020.

Senate set to confirm Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Monday evening

Oct 26, 2020

Amy Coney Barrett is expected to be confirmed to the Supreme Court on Monday evening, after the Senate held a rare... Read more

Portrait of Father Michael J. McGivney by John Tierney.

Named for Father Michael McGivney, Catholic high school eager to celebrate beatification

Oct 25, 2020

By Kevin J. Jones

The upcoming beatification of American priest Father Michael McGivney is a time for celebration and reflection for southern Illinois’ Father... Read more

The relics of Bl. Carlos Acutis in Assisi.

Camden diocese dedicates youth center to Blessed Carlo Acutis

Oct 24, 2020

The Bishop of Camden blessed a retreat center earlier this month, naming it for newly Blessed Carlo Acutis, an Italian... Read more

Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe.

Santa Fe archdiocese again suspending public Mass

Oct 23, 2020

By Jonah McKeown

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe is indefinitely suspending all public Masses after the weekend, citing rising COVID-19 cases in New... Read more

Lynn Fitch, the Mississippi Attorney General.

Mississippi asks US Supreme Court to solve circuit court split with 15 week abortion case

Oct 23, 2020

The Mississippi Attorney General on Thursday urged the US Supreme Court to hear a case regarding the state’s ban on... Read more

President D.Trump participates in the first presidential campaign debate with Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, Sept. 29, 2020.

Trump and Biden clash on immigration and coronavirus during final debate

Oct 23, 2020

By Christine Rousselle

Immigration and the coronavirus pandemic took center stage on Thursday’s final debate between President Donald Trump and former vice president... Read more

Pope Francis.

Catholic leaders call for clarity on Pope Francis civil union remarks

Oct 22, 2020

Bishops and prominent Catholics have responded to a new documentary in which Pope Francis is featured calling for civil recognition... Read more

Federal judge: Colorado’s anti-coronavirus rules can’t single out churches

Oct 22, 2020

A federal judge has said Colorado officials may not enforce anti-coronavirus limits against two churches, saying that the state rules... Read more

Michael Warsaw, CEO and Chairman of EWTN.

EWTN's Warsaw: 2020 election about competing visions for America

Oct 22, 2020

The head of the EWTN media network said ahead of Election Day that the 2020 presidential election offers, beyond a... Read more

A portrait of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, by Antonella Cappuccio. Courtesy of the Knights of Columbus

Knights of Columbus announce novena ahead of founder’s beatification

Oct 22, 2020

The Knights of Columbus has launched a nine-day novena to prepare for the beatification of the organization's founder, Fr. Michael... Read more

Planned Parenthood clinic in Newton, NJ.

Planned Parenthood getting more government funding, despite defunding efforts

Oct 22, 2020

By Matt Hadro

Recent annual reports show that federal funding to Planned Parenthood has increased, despite efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate... Read more