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House votes to allow states to deny funding to Planned Parenthood
The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers with federal... Read more
Messages from alleged Denver visionary not approved by Church
New claims that messages from alleged visionary Charlie Johnston have been approved by the Church are false, the Archdiocese of... Read more
At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants
Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more
How should the US react to human rights abuses in Ethiopia?
One member of Congress is hoping for a “serious policy review” by the Trump administration of the United States' relationship... Read more
DIY execution? Arizona’s 'bizarre' new death penalty policy
It’s an odd time for death in the United States. Read more
Citing pro-life momentum, thousands demonstrate to defund Planned Parenthood
More than 10,000 pro-life advocates gathered at some 227 protest locations in 43 states and the District of Columbia on... Read more
Why we need a religious freedom move from Trump – and soon
President Donald Trump must sign an executive order with broad protections for religious freedom, or global consequences could soon follow,... Read more
How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way
It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic... Read more
Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say
Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more
Catholic group to Illinois governor: veto abortion funding bill
A Catholic advocacy group is warning the governor of Illinois that he will face massive political opposition if he signs... Read more
An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved
An Oregon bill on advanced medical directive rules could allow patients who suffer from dementia or mental illness to be... Read more
Trump drops Obama administration's transgender bathroom fight
President Donald Trump’s administration will stop fighting in court to implement the Obama administration’s transgender bathroom policy, leading to applause... Read more
Christian groups divided over 'safe zones' for Syrian refugees
After President Donald Trump pushed for the creation of safe zones for refugees in the Middle East, advocates and humanitarian... Read more
Outgoing ambassador sees major strides in religious freedom
The U.S. has made significant strides in promoting religious freedom abroad in the last two years, says the outgoing U.S.... Read more
Bishops reaffirm support for refugees as judges scrutinize Trump policy
The U.S. bishops welcomed a federal appeals court ruling that affirmed a legal injunction against a Trump administration executive order... Read more
Catholic groups step up after tornadoes strike New Orleans area
It’s a scene all too unfortunately familiar for many in the city of New Orleans - that of devastation in... Read more
Portland responds with love after Latino Catholics harassed during Mass
A week after Hispanic Catholics experienced racial harassment and taunts from a group of men during a Spanish Mass, the... Read more
Can we end the need for abortion? One organization aims to find out
Women's healthcare is reaching a new dawn in the state of Colorado, courtesy of a new Catholic Charities initiative whose... Read more
Former Boston priest faces more sex abuse charges
A former priest previously convicted of sex abuse of an altar boy was indicted on 29 counts of sexual misconduct... Read more
Did a Planned Parenthood throw pizza parties if abortion quotas were met?
Planned Parenthood clinics had monthly quotas for abortions or abortion referrals, according to two former clinic workers in a new... Read more
