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Bioethicist responds to Japan's approval of human-animal hybrid research
The Japanese government is expected to approve funding for a research project, led by stem cell scientist Hiromitsu Nakauchi, to... Read more
What the Philadelphia foster care case could mean for the Supreme Court
When the U.S. Supreme Court mandated legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the majority... Read more
Pro-lifers applaud budget deal, judicial nominees
The Senate confirmed a slew of judicial nominees and passed a budget deal this week, drawing praise from pro-lifers. Read more
'Freedom to forgive' - How one man abused by a priest found healing
After decades, how one victim of clerical sexual abuse found healing, through forgiveness. Read more
Biden quizzed over abortion flip-flop during debate
Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) used Wednesday evening’s Democratic primary debate to challenge former Vice President Joe Biden on his past... Read more
Gregory says Trump tweets 'deepened divisions and diminished our national life'
The Archbishop of Washington condemned racist and divisive rhetoric Thursday in response to controversial tweets by President Donald Trump. Read more
Senators introduce bipartisan paid family leave bill
Senators introduced a new bipartisan proposal for parental leave Tuesday, as the push for a national paid family leave policy... Read more
California bishops rally Catholics to stop college campus abortion pill mandate
Three California bishops are calling on local Catholics to pray and fight against a bill that would require state colleges... Read more
Analysis: Voters care about abortion, why aren’t Democrats talking about it?
Underneath the absolutist direction of the party’s politicians, rank and file Democrats are far less uniform in their opinions. Read more
Democrats debate immigration, healthcare but not abortion
During the Democratic primary debate on Tuesday, candidates expressed support for systematic reform on immigration and healthcare, but were not questioned about... Read more
Abortion advocacy groups file suit against Missouri laws
Planned Parenthood and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a joint lawsuit July 30 in the US District Court for... Read more
US bishops call for new gun legislation after garlic festival shooting
After a shooting at a food festival in California on Sunday in which the gunman killed three people and injured... Read more
El Paso bishop launches fundraiser for asylum seekers stuck in Mexico
A Catholic diocese has teamed up with a local immigration aid group to help refugees on the western Texas-Mexico border. Read more
ATF investigates ‘painful’ fire that destroyed 125 year-old Texas Catholic Church
Federal agents have joined the investigation of a fire that ravaged and destroyed a 125 year-old landmark Catholic Church in... Read more
Senators introduce bill to stop federally funded embryonic stem cell research
The Patients First Act would reverse President Barack Obama’s 2009 executive order that allowed for federally-funded research at NIH using... Read more
Bishop calls assisted suicide ‘affront to the dignity of life’ on eve of legalization
Bishop James E. Checchio of Metuchen described assisted suicide as “a grievous affront to the dignity of human life” that... Read more
With St. Joseph's help, a 'business guild' supports Minnesota Catholics
Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and... Read more
Bishops lament return of federal executions
Catholic leaders have condemned the federal government’s announcement last week that it will resume of executions after an almost two... Read more
Despite human rights concerns, Senate fails to stop Saudi arms sale
The Senate on Monday failed to override President Trump’s veto of their attempts to block over $8 billion in arms... Read more
How one Cambodian refugee found Catholicism through her mother
Phally Budock owes a lot to her mother. Read more
