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Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ease federal marijuana regulations. Read more
Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
HHS announces actions to restrict ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ on minors
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations today that would seek to end “sex-rejecting procedures.” Read more
Federal court allows Michigan therapists to counsel children claiming to be opposite sex
Counselors and therapists in Michigan will be allowed to treat children who believe themselves to be the opposite sex, striking... Read more
UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop-designate vows to ‘serve faithfully’ while remaining a Cubs fan
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New... Read more
Pentagon chief announces reforms to U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has issued a directive aimed at reforming the military’s Chaplain Corps. Read more
Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide
The assisted suicide bill New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign allows doctors to give terminally ill patients drugs to... Read more
Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals
The lawsuit challenges a 2016 Illinois rule that requires health care providers who refuse to perform abortions to refer women... Read more
Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Ramón Bejarano to lead Monterey Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ramón Bejarano, currently auxiliary bishop of San Diego, as the next bishop of Monterey... Read more
At abortion facilities across the nation, carolers bring tidings of life
As Christmas Day approaches, nearly 100 caroling groups across the U.S. are gathering at various abortion facilities to sing Christmas... Read more
Wisconsin loses second bid to block tax exemption in spat with Catholic charity
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Dec. 15 blocked state Attorney General Josh Kaul’s attempt to fully eliminate an unemployment tax... Read more
Michigan’s fifth diocesan abuse report details dozens of allegations against priests
The Michigan government released another report on diocesan abuse, detailing dozens of allegations against more than 50 priests in the... Read more
Jimmy Lai’s godfather weighs in on ‘phony’ guilty verdict
Catholic human rights and pro-democracy advocate Jimmy Lai was found guilty following his lengthy national security trial. Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor file another appeal over contraception mandate
The legal battle against federal contraceptive mandates will continue. Read more
United Airlines settles suit over flight attendant’s expression of Catholic beliefs
United Airlines reached a settlement with a flight attendant who alleged the airline fired him for endorsing Catholic teachings on... Read more
‘Our Lady of Guadalupe is the mother of all’: DC pilgrimage highlights value of migrants
The Virgin Mary’s role as comforter to all was specially highlighted during a pilgrimage through the streets of Washington, D.C.,... Read more
Pew survey sheds light on characteristics of U.S. Catholic population
About half of American adults who were raised Catholic and stayed in the Church said the faith fulfills “their spiritual... Read more
Bishop of Providence issues statement after shooting at Brown University
After a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island over the weekend, Providence Bishop Bruce Lewandowski issued a statement asking... Read more
College campus ministries register remarkable growth in baptisms, confirmations
Several college campuses across the country are witnessing a notable rise in baptisms and confirmations among students. Read more
Some Protestant scholars welcome Vatican document clarifying Marian titles
Some Protestant scholars welcomed a Vatican document that clarified titles for the Blessed Virgin Mary. Read more
