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New commission will give 'critical attention' to human rights, experts say
International human rights experts have praised the creation of a State Department advisory body on human rights, calling it a... Read more
Where hospices are at their worst, Christians have a mission
In the wake of terrible conditions of negligence and abuse reported at some U.S. hospice facilities, several Catholic doctors are... Read more
Teacher fired for abortion rights social media posts sues Catholic school in SC
A teacher at a Catholic school in South Carolina whose contract was not renewed because of her posts on Facebook... Read more
Ariz. Catholic agency hopes to house asylum seekers in unused detention center
A Catholic agency in Tucson, Arizona is hoping to transform an unused portion of a juvenile detention center into housing... Read more
Va. legislature ends gun session, after bishops had hoped for 'genuine discussions'
The Virginia legislature adjourned Tuesday a special session called by the governor after fewer than two hours. The session was... Read more
Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more
Raids on undocumented migrants to go ahead, Trump announces
Planned raids to detain and deport thousands of undocumented immigrants will go ahead after a postponement of several weeks, the... Read more
Congress hears testimony on 'Kids in cages' at the border
Members of Congress heard testimony on Wednesday about harsh conditions in migrant detention facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border, including from... Read more
Finalizing HHS rule on 'hidden abortion' charges is urgent, senator says
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith insisted that bringing in a new rule to end hidden abortion costs in insurance policies is a... Read more
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Ohio bill would introduce fetal development into school curriculum
A recently introduced bill in Ohio would add scientific information about the development of the unborn child to the state’s... Read more
Catholic school teacher fired for gay marriage sues Archdiocese of Indianapolis
A teacher at a Catholic school in Indianapolis whose contract was terminated due to his same-sex marriage is suing the... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz announces cancer diagnosis, asks for prayers
Archbishop Joseph Kurtz requested prayers Wednesday as he announced that he has been diagnosed with bladder cancer and will soon undergo treatment. Read more
Christmas, Bible controversies prompt VA policies for 'inclusive' religious liberty
New policies from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs permit religious literature, symbols, and displays at VA facilities in a... Read more
'Never accept' separation of faith from political engagement, Chaput says
Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday. Read more
Detroit pastor, founder of accused priest support group, under investigation
A priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit who helped to found a nonprofit to support priests accused of abuse, has been... Read more
California confession law dropped
A California bill that would have required priests to violate the seal of confession has been withdrawn by its sponsor... Read more
Federal judge temporarily halts Ohio's 'heartbeat abortion' law
An Ohio law banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat was temporarily blocked by a federal judge July... Read more
Former US ambassador to Holy See to chair new human rights commission
Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, will head a new human rights advisory body to the... Read more
Illinois lawmakers aim to repeal parental notification for minors' abortions
The move follows the enactment of a state law recognizing a “fundamental right” to abortion in the state. Read more
