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Catholics in Los Angeles invited to prayer and pilgrimage for migrants, refugees
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is inviting Catholics to join in a novena and to watch Masses online this weekend... Read more
Cardinal Tobin says Biden remarks not 'endorsement' of candidate
Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said on Tuesday that voters could choose Joe Biden in good conscience, and suggested he... Read more
El Paso cathedral suffers vandalism attack
A vandal destroyed a statue of Jesus at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, the latest in an... Read more
Vatican laments inclusion of ‘reproductive rights’ in UN resolution on coronavirus
A Vatican representative has said that the inclusion of a reference to “reproductive rights” in a United Nations resolution on... Read more
'Crisis' podcast seeks to help clergy, laity understand abuse scandals
A new podcast launched this month out of The Catholic University of America seeks to help laity and clergy better... Read more
West coast Catholic charities prep for long-haul recovery from wildfires
In areas prone to wildfires, there are three evacuation warning levels. Read more
Catholic aid groups decry court decision that allows deportations
Catholic aid groups are expressing disappointment at a recent court decision that furthers the end of temporary protected status for... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections
The Biden campaign announced on Monday a panel of co-chairs for its “Catholics for Biden” outreach. Among the Catholics chairing... Read more
Catholic bishops in California launch initiative to tackle racism
The California bishops met Wednesday African American Catholic leaders to begin a year-long initiative meant better to understand and combat... Read more
US Commission: Vatican-China deal should focus on religious freedom
Religious freedom must be the result of any renewed Vatican agreement with China, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom... Read more
Texas senator calls for investigation of Netflix over 'Cuties'
US Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, is among those who have called for an investigation into Netflix over... Read more
US moves to block imports made in China concentration camps
The Department of Homeland Security has moved to block the import of products made with forced labor in detention camps... Read more
ICE declines comment on allegations of hysterectomies without consent in detention centers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has declined to comment on allegations that hysterectomies were performed on detained immigrant women without their... Read more
Advocacy group aims to show Biden agenda 'anti-Catholic' in swing states
A political advocacy group led by Catholics said Tuesday it has launched a campaign to reach Catholic voters in swing... Read more
Alabama abortion doctor denied license over claims of application fraud
The medical director at an abortion clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has had her license to practice medicine suspended, with officials... Read more
US bishops commend HUD plan to allow homeless shelters to serve on basis of sex
The US bishops’ conference on Friday applauded the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to allow single-sex homeless... Read more
San Francisco Catholics plan Eucharistic processions to ‘Free the Mass’
The Archbishop of San Francisco has called Catholics to participate in Eucharistic processions across the city Sept. 20, which will... Read more
Milwaukee archbishop reinstates Sunday obligation
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will once again be required to go to Sunday Mass if they are healthy... Read more
Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion
The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more
The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues
Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more
