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Ohio Down syndrome abortion ban remains blocked after court ruling
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a block on an Ohio law banning abortions on the grounds of a... Read more
Attorney General says education is 'ground zero' in fight for religious freedom
In his Friday remarks, William Barr warned of a rise in secularism that is intent upon the “organized destruction” of... Read more
Calif. governor signs state college campus abortion pill mandate into law
California governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Friday a measure requiring public universities to provide free access to medical abortions... Read more
What are you willing to die for, Chaput asks students
Chaput said he was moved to consider the question as he prepares for retirement; he turned 75 last month, and... Read more
‘Newman converts’ come home to Rome for canonization
The canonization of St. John Henry Newman Sunday drew “Newman converts” to Rome from across the English-speaking world, all of... Read more
How a miracle through Cardinal Newman saved a mother and baby in a dangerous pregnancy
When Melissa Villalobos first heard about Cardinal John Henry Newman, she had no idea the pivotal role he would play... Read more
Millionaire pornographers charged with sex trafficking in California
The owners and two employees of two related pornography websites were charged in federal court with sex trafficking on Thursday,... Read more
Abortion funding fight looms over Senate appropriations process
When the Senate returns for business on Oct. 15, it will have little more than a month to pass legislation... Read more
Tax churches that oppose gay marriage, Democratic candidate says
A Democratic candidate for president has said religious institutions should be stripped of their tax-exempt status if they oppose same-sex... Read more
Praying for souls, and runs: The parish serving Washington’s baseball fans
In a rapidly-gentrifying Washington, D.C., neighborhood, a historic parish is putting the New Evangelization into practice by reaching out to... Read more
'Vos estis' should guide diocesan policy, advocacy group says
The Catholic Benefits Association said last week that sexual abuse norms introduced by Pope Francis in May will likely require... Read more
Bishops urge mercy on World Day Against the Death Penalty
The death penalty is outdated and promotes a culture of violence, three bishops said during a livestream conversation on Oct.... Read more
Brooklyn’s Bishop DiMarzio begins visitation of scandal-hit Buffalo diocese
A statement released by the Diocese of Brooklyn Thursday said that DiMarzio had traveled to the diocese of Bishop Richard... Read more
A day in the park for L.A.'s foster families
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is hosting a day in the park to not only celebrate foster families throughout the... Read more
More aborted remains found in cars belonging Ulrich Klopfer
More fetal remains were found in vehicles owned by the late Indiana abortionist Ulrich Klopfer on Wednesday, just weeks after... Read more
African Heritage Mass in Philadelphia draws Catholics from 21 countries
Hundreds of African Catholics gathered last Sunday for an annual Mass in Philadelphia, blending cultures, languages, and attire from across... Read more
Holy See to UN: More must be done to end violence against women
Violence against women remains a global concern for the Vatican, an official told members of the United Nations this week,... Read more
Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to the Supreme Court, again
The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed a petition requesting that the Supreme Court affirm the religious exemption protecting... Read more
Children at risk from porn, trafficking, gender identity, summit hears
Advocates for children, parents, and women’s rights all spoke out against growing threats of the sexualization of children at a... Read more
Candidates announced for next USCCB president
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has released the list of candidates ahead of its presidential and vice-presidential elections. The... Read more
