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EWTN to broadcast Friday consecration of US and Canada to Blessed Virgin Mary
The EWTN network will air Friday the consecration of the U.S. and Canada to the Blessed Virgin Mary, which will... Read more
Let states defund Planned Parenthood, Congressmen tell Supreme Court
More than 130 members of Congress are asking the Supreme Court to allow states to defund Planned Parenthood. Read more
Potential postulants wait and see as COVID puts convent plans in question
If everything were going according to plan, Jessica would be entering the convent on August 22. Read more
During pandemic, more abortion drugs dispensed via telemedicine
The numbers of women seeking at-home medication abortions through an experimental U.S. telemedicine provider has reportedly doubled under the coronavirus... Read more
Catholic university stages a 'digital play' amid quarantine
While the coronavirus has shut down universities and artistic events, the drama department of a Catholic university performed a play... Read more
Planned Parenthood president hails 'silver lining' to coronavirus
Planned Parenthood’s president has hailed an increase in telehealth services, including access to chemical abortions, as a “silver lining” of... Read more
NYC mayor apologizes to Jewish community over social distancing warning
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio apologized Wednesday for singling out “the Jewish community” in a warning about consequences for... Read more
Don’t forget trafficking victims amid pandemic, congressman cautions
While much of the world’s intelligence forces are focused on fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, human trafficking victims are at risk... Read more
White House consults bishops on church reopening guidelines
The White House has consulted four Catholic bishops who have reinstituted public Masses as the Trump administration considers issuing guidelines... Read more
Buffalo diocese cuts off 'all financial support' for accused priests
During its bankruptcy process, the Diocese of Buffalo has announced it will end financial support and health benefits for priests... Read more
Lincoln diocese reports on 'wrong and inappropriate conduct' of former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska today released the results of an independent investigation into alleged misconduct by a deceased longtime... Read more
California legislature likely to skip controversial abortion, parental consent bills
Several controversial bills proposed in the California legislature, including two backed by Planned Parenthood, will likely have no chance to... Read more
Protect vital migrant and farm workers during coronavirus, bishops say
The bishops of the United States have called for increased protections and support for farm workers during the ongoing COVID-19... Read more
Sexual harassment, discrimination suit filed against head of NY Catholic Charities
A lawsuit filed in Manhattan Federal Court accuses the head of Catholic Charities of New York of sexual harassment and... Read more
CRS head says coronavirus pandemic could threaten malaria prevention
A Catholic humanitarian agency warned that the coronavirus pandemic may lead to greater cases of malaria-related deaths. Read more
At least 15 dead from coronavirus in NY religious orders
The Maryknoll Sisters in Ossining, NY, have lost three of their sisters to COVID-19, and another 30 have tested positive... Read more
US religious freedom commission highlights India in annual report
Abuse of Muslims, Christians, and other minorities in India drew the attention of a federal religious freedom watchdog in its... Read more
Amid coronavirus, 'food deserts' thinly stretch aid groups
The coronavirus pandemic has heightened the problem of food insecurity in many areas of the US already classified as “food... Read more
What a prisoner-priest in the USSR learned about isolation: Diocese to livesteam Tuesday lecture on Fr. Walter Ciszek
The isolation Fr. Ciszek experienced as a prisoner of the Soviet Union brought out heroic virtues that can help those... Read more
Virginia church sues governor over stay-at-home order
A small Virginia church has filed a lawsuit against the governor, after a pastor was cited for hosting a service with 16... Read more
