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Democratic US presidential candidates seek to limit charter schools
Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has released a K-12 education plan that, among other proposals, pledges to quadruple federal funding... Read more
Questions raised as Satanic Temple asks to hold meeting at Naval Academy
As an outside group is asking to hold “satanic religious services” at the U.S. Naval Academy, questions have arisen as... Read more
Archdiocese of Washington opposes local bill to legalize prostitution
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., was one of many organizations that testified Thursday during a hearing on a bill to... Read more
New hotline connects women in crisis pregnancies to resources, community
When Pamela Whitehead takes a call for LoveLine, a new pregnancy helpline, she listens. Read more
DNA test could reveal if Catholic supply store killer was involved in 1985 murder
Last year, Thomas Bruce was accused of assaulting three women and killing one of them at the Catholic Supply of... Read more
‘No one ever talked about McCarrick and the boys’
A man claiming to be a former child victim of Theodore McCarrick has written an open essay in response to... Read more
Sasse resolution: Church beliefs should not jeopardize tax-exempt status
One U.S. senator is looking to bring up a vote on protecting churches from attempts to police their beliefs, after... Read more
Gonzaga, Catholic Charities team up to offer immigration legal assistance
Gonzaga University Law School in Spokane is partnering with Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington to offer immigration legal assistance to... Read more
Legal assisted suicide puts people with disabilities at risk, report finds
Leaders in the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded the National Council on Disability for its recent research on the... Read more
Mississippi pro-lifers file suit against abortion clinic protest restrictions
Pro-life advocates in Jackson, Mississippi have filed a lawsuit against a new city ordinance that would restrict protesters’ ability to... Read more
In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims
As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more
'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court
The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections. Read more
Study finds fertility below replacement rate is 'new normal'
Fertility rates around the world are stalling at below the replacement level, a new study has shown, as countries with... Read more
‘Life Empowers’: March for Life unveils 2020 theme
The 2020 March for Life will honor the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States, promoting a pro-life message... Read more
US Secretary of State discusses international religious freedom threats
In a speech on Christian leadership Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo highlighted international religious freedom threats, especially in... Read more
El Paso bishop encourages Catholics to overcome racism with acts of inclusion
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued a pastoral letter Sunday reflecting on the area's history of racism and encouraging... Read more
New York will get statue of Mother Cabrini
The announcement comes two months after a New York City public arts program decided they would not build a statue... Read more
Indian archbishop, parish priest killed in California car accident
Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong, India and Fr. Mathew Vellankal died in a car crash Oct. 10 during a visit... Read more
Historic Marian shrine in Florida elevated to national shrine
Bishop Felipe Estévez of St. Augustine announced Friday that the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche has been elevated... Read more
California expands statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law on Sunday a measure extending the statute of limitations for childhood sex abuse... Read more
