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Ban on elderly nun’s habit in retirement home went too far, French mayor says
An elderly nun in France has received an apology from a French mayor after retirement home staff wrongly rejected her,... Read more
Notre Dame conference to focus on call to lay leadership
A professor at the University of Notre Dame has offered his reflections on lay leadership in the Church, in preparation... Read more
China pressures Trump to veto bill of solidarity with Hong Kong protesters
After the US Congress passed a bill Wednesday showing solidarity with Hong Kong protesters, China threatened President Trump if he... Read more
Federal executions put on hold while court case moves forward
A federal judge on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction halting federal executions in the U.S., saying that a challenge to... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: The Church belongs to Christ
Following his election as president of the US bishops' conference, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has noted that what... Read more
Democratic candidates: Protecting abortion is ‘what we do and what we stand for’
Democratic presidential candidates struggled to respond when asked if pro-life politicians have a place in the party during a debate... Read more
Pro-life stem cell research finds success—and seeks more support
A Catholic medical research institute has claimed some successes in providing alternatives to research that harvest cells from human embryos--but... Read more
Knights of Columbus give hundreds of new coats to Denver’s homeless before snowfall
On a partly cloudy and relatively pleasant November morning in downtown Denver, volunteers with the Knights of Columbus set up... Read more
Support for religious freedom still strong despite culture wars
A new report by a leading legal group claims that, despite deep division and polarization in the U.S., there is... Read more
Third judge finds against conscience protection rule for medical workers
A third federal judge has struck down the Trump administration’s conscience protection rule for medical professionals who object to abortions... Read more
Greensburg adoption, foster program shuts down amid legal battle
Catholic adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania are continuing to close their doors as Catholic Social Services of the... Read more
Federal judge allows Christian school's suit to go forward in voucher case
A federal district court judge on Thursday denied Maryland's motion to dismiss a suit by a Christian school against the... Read more
More funding needed to deliver real reform in prisons, Senate committee hears
More funding for prisons is essential to properly implement criminal justice reform, the director of the Bureau of Prisons (BOP)... Read more
Bishop Flores: With respect to migration, uphold both law and compassion
In an interview earlier this month, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville urged that US immigration law be respected, but that... Read more
'We serve everyone': Salvation Army responds to Chick-Fil-A donation cut
The statement came in response to an announcement on Monday by the Chick-Fil-A Foundation that it would no longer donate... Read more
After Louisiana governor's election, hope for pro-life Democrats?
Pro-lifers are hopeful that the re-election of Democrat John Bel Edwards as Louisiana governor could turn the tide in a... Read more
Buffalo bishop says Pope Francis 'very understanding' after scandals
In a video released Monday, Bishop Richard Malone said that Pope Francis had shared his closeness to the people and diocese... Read more
Democratic AG group wrong to shun pro-life candidates, critics say
Pro-life Democrats and some election-minded politicos have faulted the decision of a Democratic state attorneys general organization to support only... Read more
Kansas Catholic Conference says Medicaid expansion needs pro-life revisions
As Kansas considers expanding its Medicaid program, the state’s Catholic conference said its support is contingent upon the establishment of... Read more
Washington DC drops bill to legalize sex trade
A bill to legalize the buying and selling of sex in Washington, DC, will not move forward after widespread opposition... Read more
