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New Ulm diocese reaches $34m settlement with victims of clergy sex abuse
The Diocese of New Ulm announced Wednesday it has reached a $34 million settlement with victims of clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Iraqi Christians face uncertain future, U.S. Ambassador for Religious Freedom says
The security of Christians in Northern Iraq remains “tenuous” and will require close attention in the future, the State Department’s... Read more
Suicide rate in prisons raises alarm, calls for change
With suicide rates remaining high in the United States’ prison system, civil advocates are raising concerns regarding the treatment of... Read more
North Dakota abortion clinic files suit against state requirements
North Dakota’s sole abortion clinic, located in Fargo, is filing a lawsuit against two state laws that it claims force... Read more
'Sister Strike' nominated for Best Viral Sports Moment
Maybe it’s the signature bump of the baseball off her bicep before pitching the perfect curve ball. Maybe it’s that... Read more
‘Hear victims, treat the whole problem,’ human trafficking conference told
Human trafficking survivors shared their stories of abuse and oppression before an audience on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, kicking off... Read more
Abortion is key issue for 2020 voters, new poll says
The study, conducted by Monmouth University, found that over a third of respondents rated abortion as either the “most important”... Read more
House passes emergency border funding, Trump threatens veto
The House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday night to provide emergency funding for the humanitarian crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border. Read more
Religious freedom laws 'more necessary than ever,' Congress hears
The House Committee on Education and Labor heard testimony June 25 on the Do No Harm Act, a proposed measure... Read more
Historic mission bell removed from California college
A university in California removed a bell last week after a Native American group claimed the historic piece was disrespectful... Read more
Trump administration officials promise action for global religious liberty
With the latest U.S. report on global persecution of individuals and groups based on their religious beliefs, the Trump administration... Read more
Missouri abortion clinic given until Friday to appeal license revocation
A Missouri judge has agreed to allow the state’s last abortion clinic to continue performing abortions until this Friday, while... Read more
Maryland Christian school sues after being evicted from voucher program
A Christian grade school in Maryland is filing a lawsuit after state officials denied its participation in a voucher program... Read more
Portland diocese to engage third-party system for reporting ethics violations
The Diocese of Portland announced Tuesday it will be using a third-party reporting system for violations of its standards of... Read more
Brooklyn diocese advances sainthood cause of local priest
The Bishop of Brooklyn accepted last week the findings of a nine-year diocesan investigation into the life of Monsignor Bernard... Read more
Austrian women's football team states regret over cancelled game with Vatican club
Vienna's FC Mariahilf football team has issued a statement of regret after a friendly with the Vatican women's football team... Read more
Corpus Christi comes to the Capitol
A group of about 350 people, including priests, sisters, and laypersons, processed through Washington, DC on Sunday to celebrate the... Read more
In responding to gender theory, ‘forming the formators’ is key, educators say
Amid a flurry of headlines denouncing the Vatican for releasing a document condemning “gender theory,” theology professors and Catholic educators... Read more
Cathedral High School in Indianapolis recognizes archbishop's oversight
A Catholic high school in the Indianapolis archdiocese has said it will comply with the archbishop’s instructions to stop employing... Read more
States move to close child marriage exceptions
A growing number of states are considering bans or additional restrictions on child marriages, including in Pennsylvania, where a bill... Read more
