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Family is key to break Mexico’s cycle of violence, priest says
As violence continues to plague parts of Mexico, one priest in the country stressed the importance of strong families in... Read more
What is a conference of bishops? A CNA Explainer
The role of president in a bishops’ conference is not as powerful as one may assume, Bishop Thomas Paprocki of... Read more
Archdiocese of Indianapolis faces new lawsuit over same-sex marriage school policy
An Indiana guidance counselor has filed a lawsuit against an Indianapolis Catholic school which placed her on administrative leave after... Read more
Exemptions for rape, incest removed from South Carolina abortion bill
A senate subcommittee in South Carolina has removed two exemptions from a fetal heartbeat bill, which would ban abortions after... Read more
In James Younger transgender case, judge grants parents joint medical, psychiatric authority
A Texas judge granted Jeffrey Younger and Anne Georgulas joint managing conservatorship of their son, James Younger, over whose gender... Read more
Construction begins on Baltimore’s first new Catholic school in over 50 years
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore and other leaders from the city broke ground on October 23 for the first new... Read more
Prosecutor issued verbal warning to Cincinnati archdiocese about priest facing rape charges
A county prosecutor in Ohio walked back comments about a warning he issued to the Cincinnati archdiocese concerning a priest... Read more
Aquila: Report on Colorado sexual abuse calls Church to vigilance and holiness
After the release of a report on sexual abuse in Colorado’s Catholic dioceses, the Archbishop of Denver said that the... Read more
Hearing warns of increasing attacks on holy sites, houses of worship
The protection of holy sites and houses of worship was the subject of a recent hearing held by the U.S.... Read more
Decline in Hispanic Catholics a 'direct challenge' to the Church in the US
Last week’s Pew report revealed that Catholics are no longer a majority among U.S. Hispanics—a stark challenge to the Church... Read more
Texas court favors woman seeking gender transition for 7 year-old son
A Texas jury this week ruled against a father who wants to block the hormonal gender transition of his 7-year-old... Read more
New US rep to United Nations in Geneva hailed for pro-life beliefs
The Senate’s confirmation Tuesday of Andrew Bremberg as U.S. Representative to the UN in Geneva drew praise from a pro-life leader,... Read more
Appeals court rules against Little Sisters' exemption from HHS mandate
Attorneys for the Little Sisters of the Poor reiterated their call for the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after... Read more
Florida bishops ask governor to stay planned execution
The Catholic bishops of Florida have called on Governor Ron DeSantis to halt the scheduled execution of James Dailey, who is... Read more
Former finance director sues Jackson diocese
The Diocese of Jackson and its ordinary, Bishop Joseph Kopacz, are being sued by the diocese’s former director of finance,... Read more
Pompeo highlights religious freedom, pro-life goals as among US priorities
The U.S. Secretary of State listed promoting international religious freedom and fighting abortion as among U.S. foreign policy priorities in... Read more
Letter urges Congress to guard pro-life protections in foreign spending
A coalition of pro-life leaders has sent a letter calling on federal lawmakers to oppose an amendment to a foreign... Read more
Meet the Catholic chaplain to the Washington Nationals
A professional baseball clubhouse might not be considered a particularly religious place today, but one chaplain says the Catholic priesthood... Read more
How parishes can help address the epidemic of domestic abuse
Domestic violence is a hidden epidemic that many clergy and laypersons are not properly trained to fight, says one priest... Read more
Louisiana court skeptical, but lets challenge to abortion regulations continue
A lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s pro-life legislation will be allowed to continue, but the state is confident that it will prevail... Read more
