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Law protecting life at conception officially repealed by North Dakota court
Here’s a roundup of the latest developments in the U.S. regarding abortion and pro-life issues. Read more
Baltimore’s archbishop, pro-lifers warn of dire consequences of Maryland’s abortion vote
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore issued a letter to Catholics of his archdiocese on Wednesday urging them to reject... Read more
Florida dioceses seek help as state reels from massive Hurricane Helene
The Catholic Charities network as well as dioceses across the state of Florida appealed for help as Hurricane Helene wreaked... Read more
New York Diocese of Rockville Centre announces $323 million abuse settlement
The amount represents the largest settlement in U.S. diocesan bankruptcy history. It will be distributed to about 600 abuse survivors. Read more
Rare 1776 St. Junípero Serra letter fails to sell at New York auction
A two-page letter from 1776 written by St. Junípero Serra failed to sell at a New York auction this week... Read more
Doctors dispute claim raised at Senate hearing that pro-life laws are killing women
Dr. Christina Francis testified that pro-abortion misinformation, not pro-life laws, is responsible for “dangerous” delays in women receiving emergency care. Read more
Vatican secretary of state warns of Europe’s low birth rates, ‘demographic winter’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin in an interview with Vatican Media said Europe “greatly needs” to rediscover its Christian roots and face... Read more
The Culture Project to expand missionary efforts, announces new CEO
The Culture Project International has announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer, Gregg Schleppenbach, a leader in the... Read more
Jerusalem patriarch announces ‘day of prayer and fasting’ on Oct. 7 anniversary
“May each of us with the rosary or in whatever form he or she sees fit ... find a moment... Read more
On the ground in Pennsylvania: Catholics are key swing voters in Harris-Trump showdown
In this politically divided state, the race’s outcome could come down to a few swing counties where Biden narrowly edged... Read more
Pew survey in U.S. and Latin America gauges views on Church teachings, popularity of Pope Francis
The Pew Research Center has released the results of a survey of how Catholics in the U.S. and six Latin... Read more
Word on Fire launches mental health, suicide prevention ministry inspired by Shia LaBeouf
The Word on Fire Institute, founded by Bishop Robert Barron, has launched a program designed to support young men amid... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Harris received ‘bad advice’ to skip Catholic charity dinner
“It’s a national audience and everybody covers it; now the news is that she’s not there,” Cardinal Timothy Dolan said. Read more
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Missouri executes Muslim prisoner Marcellus Williams despite Catholic protest
Citing opposition to the death penalty and doubts about Williams’ guilt, a local and national outcry did not stop the... Read more
Kentucky conversion therapy ban will have ‘chilling effect’ on counseling, expert says
In the wake of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signing an executive order banning “conversion therapy,” some experts said the move... Read more
‘Chosen’ creator Dallas Jenkins makes big announcements about future of show, other projects
The announcements by Jenkins included details about several new shows and the future of “The Chosen.” Read more
Vatican secretary of state calls out United Nations for promoting abortion, gender ideology
In an address to the U.N. “Summit of the Future” in New York, Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced the Vatican’s disapproval... Read more
Judge shields Catholic employers from mandate to provide time off for abortion, IVF
A Monday ruling from a federal judge in North Dakota shields thousands of Catholic parishes and employers from new EEOC... Read more
Harris calls for end to Senate filibuster to pass ‘abortion rights’ legislation
Harris said eliminating the filibuster rule would allow for the passage of “protections for reproductive freedom” with votes by a... Read more
Banned Books Week: a Catholic response
Every book listed on the American Library Association’s “Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2023” features sexual content. Read more
