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Virginia, New Jersey races deliver victory to Democrats amid Trump’s second term
Former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, won the gubernatorial race in that state to become the commonwealth’s first woman governor. Read more
Pennsylvania votes to keep high court majority that has upheld abortion access
Pennsylvania retained three Democratic justices on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Read more
U.S. bishops urge world leaders to address climate change at upcoming conference
U.S. bishops and other Catholic leaders are offering “prayers of support and solidarity” for world leaders who will discuss climate... Read more
Fact check: Does defunding abortion providers take primary care from patients?
CNA examines the claim that primary care operations are closing because President Donald Trump defunded Planned Parenthood and other abortion... Read more
Study explores ‘Jesus without Church’ paradox
The number of people who believe faith does not depend on attending Mass has grown, according to a survey. Read more
Catholic schools fare better in states with voucher programs
Catholic schools are faring much better in dioceses in which state-funded voucher programs are available for parents to use to... Read more
St. Charles Borromeo: Patron saint of stomach ailments, dieting — and obesity?
St. Charles Borromeo, whose feast day the Catholic Church celebrates Nov. 4, was a cardinal and a prominent teacher of... Read more
Trump threatens military action if Nigeria fails to end religious persecution of Christians
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened military action against Nigeria if it fails to end Christian persecution. Read more
Heritage Foundation wades into Tucker Carlson, Nick Fuentes debate
The Heritage Foundation is receiving backlash after Kevin Roberts, its president, defended Tucker Carlson’s recent controversial interview with Nick Fuentes. Read more
Trump administration will partially fund SNAP as Catholic groups try to fill gap
President Donald Trump’s administration said it would partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits amid the government shutdown. Read more
Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, Oct. 31, making it the 41st U.S.... Read more
7 fascinating facts about St. Martin de Porres, the first Black saint of the Americas
On Nov. 3, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Martin de Porres, a Peruvian Dominican brother who lived... Read more
Preparing for death with the Sister Servants of Mary
As nurses, the sisters are at the bedside of the dying through the long nights, whether their patients are lifelong... Read more
Detainees denied Communion at ICE facility in Illinois
Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado celebrated a Mass on Nov. 1 outside the Broadview facility near Chicago. Read more
Poll: 7 in 10 voters support requiring doctor’s visit for abortion pills
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
10,000 pro-lifers join LIFE Runners’ annual relay across the U.S.
A pro-life relay with more than 10,000 participants concluded in Kansas last Saturday after runners made the shape of a... Read more
UPDATE: Trump says he will designate Nigeria a ‘country of particular concern’
President Donald Trump said he is designating Nigeria a “country of particular concern.” Read more
White House official: Trump spoke with Xi Jinping about Jimmy Lai’s release
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Killer, rapist of girl in Catholic church identified more than 60 years later
Authorities said the killer of 9-year-old Carol Ann Dougherty, raped and murdered in a Pennsylvania Catholic church 63 years ago,... Read more
Illinois Senate passes assisted suicide measure
The Illinois State Senate passed a bill to legalize physician-assisted suicide in the state. Read more
