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New Mexico governor says churches can reopen at 25% capacity
New Mexico has agreed to apply the same reopening criteria to churches as it does to retail businesses, after the governor... Read more
Why a porn magnate funds an international abortion agency
After a pornography tycoon donated millions to an international abortion group, one non-profit youth initiative warned of a dangerous link... Read more
How a Solanus Casey documentary, and its creator, aim to inspire
An American documentarian says her work is the fruit of a divine calling that began with an encounter with Pope... Read more
CDC documents on reopening do not include suggestions for churches
Specific guidelines for reopening churches during the coronavirus pandemic were excluded from a set of documents released by the CDC... Read more
New coronavirus relief bill could fund abortions
As the House on Friday prepares to vote on another coronavirus relief package, pro-lifers warn that it could be used... Read more
Senate approves Uyghur human rights bill
The Senate approved a bill on Thursday to sanction Chinese leaders complicit in the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. Read more
Former judge: coronavirus restrictions have a place, but religion is 'essential'
Public health orders to limit the spread of the new coronavirus raise important questions about the U.S. Constitution and religious... Read more
Coloradans gather final round of signatures for late-term abortion ban
A coalition of volunteers in Colorado hopes to gather enough signatures in the next two weeks on a petition to... Read more
US bishops highlight plight of native communities as COVID infections surge
The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating health disparities and long-standing social inequalities facing Native and Indigenous communities, the bishops of the... Read more
For Catholics, wearing masks can be an act of charity for neighbor
Although some people have raised objections to wearing masks as the U.S. continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, doing so... Read more
California church sues over governor's reopening plan
A protestant church in California is suing the state for ordering churches to remain closed while some businesses can reopen... Read more
NY judge upholds Child Victims Act after challenge by Rockville Centre diocese
A judge ruled Wednesday that New York's Child Victims Act is constitutional, rejecting a suit filed by the Diocese of... Read more
Senators want PPP loans for larger non-profits, except abortion providers
A group of senators want to allow larger non-profits access to emergency loans during the coronavirus pandemic—with an exception for... Read more
'People make their political party their religion,' says Catholic congressman
Catholics have a critical role in bridging the divides of today’s polarized society, Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), an outgoing eight-term Catholic... Read more
Saint Paul-Minneapolis priests adapt to bring sacraments to COVID-19 patients
The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has assembled a team of 30 priests ready to administer last rites— confession,... Read more
Vatican, US Church leaders quiet on coronavirus ‘world government’ letter signed by bishops
Neither the Vatican nor U.S. bishops have responded to a letter signed by several Catholic bishops, which argues that the... Read more
DC parish fills pews with food for parishioners in need
Priests, parishioners, and staff at Sacred Heart Parish in Washington assembled 500 boxes of food and other resources for families... Read more
Archbishop Gregory denounces ‘murderous attack’ on Ahmaud Arbery
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Washington, D.C., has spoken out against the “murderous attack” which caused the death of Ahmaud Arbery... Read more
'Discovering what's essential': Strengthening marriages during lockdown
Many Catholic parishes have closed during the pandemic, but one marriage renewal ministry is seeking to reopen the doors of... Read more
How USAID case at Supreme Court could impact pro-life policies
A largely-overlooked Supreme Court case under consideration could actually pose a threat to international pro-life policies, one pro-life group warns. Read more
