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Pediatric association accused of ‘deceptive’ claims in favor of cross-sex treatments for minors
Twenty U.S. state attorneys general are accusing the nation’s largest association of pediatricians of issuing “deceptive” guidance in support of... Read more
Diocese of Phoenix doubles down on mental health ministry
The soon-to-be Mental Health First Aid trainers are set to serve in each of the diocese’s deaneries, aiming to expand... Read more
Harris to skip Catholic charity dinner bucking decades-long tradition
This is the first time a presidential candidate has refused an invitation to the dinner since then-Democratic nominee Walter Mondale... Read more
Missouri death row inmate claims racial bias, seeks to stop execution
A Missouri death row inmate sentenced to death for murder will have his case reviewed by the state Supreme Court... Read more
‘Better Off Dead?’ documentary sharpens suicide prevention focus
Liz Carr’s “Better Off Dead?” documentary shows how assisted-suicide laws around the world threaten the lives of individuals with disabilities. Read more
Ballot measures could remove definition of marriage from three state constitutions
The proposed removal of the long-standing language on marriage is largely seen as symbolic, since the U.S. Supreme Court already... Read more
Maternity homes are on the rise post Roe
There are now more than 450 maternity homes in the U.S. — a 23% increase since the Dobbs decision overturned... Read more
‘It gives me hope’: Catholic advocates work to abolish death penalty at federal level
When it comes to abolishing the death penalty in the U.S., a small but determined band of activists and policymakers... Read more
What is the SSPX? A look at the controversial traditionalist Catholic group
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is a traditionalist group that is not in full communion with the Catholic... Read more
Delaware governor vetoes physician-assisted suicide bill
Gov. John Carney vetoed the bill Friday, citing his opposition to “enabling someone, even under tragic and painful circumstances, to... Read more
NFL Hall of Fame coach questions Kamala Harris’ comments on abortion, faith
Tony Dungy, a Super Bowl-winning football coach and a pro-life evangelical Christian, criticized Vice President Kamala Harris’ definition of “faith.” Read more
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Judo athlete banned for five months, sign of the cross at Olympics one of several factors
Serbian judo world champion Nemanja Majdov was hit the ban after having made the ancient Christian sign while competing in... Read more
Indiana diocese issues school guidelines affirming biological sex, promoting pastoral care
Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend notes in the policy that all diocesan institutes must use pronouns that align... Read more
Two lawsuits accuse Missouri dioceses of ‘shameless cover-up’ of sexual abuse
The two suits claim that diocesan officials “knowingly enabled, covered up, and concealed for multiple decades” sexual abuse perpetrated on... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about voting? A CNA explainer
The Catholic Church does not dictate to Catholics how they should vote but it does provide guiding principles for making... Read more
Ohio bishops call for compassion amid ‘unfounded gossip’ surrounding Haitian migrants
The letter comes after former president Donald Trump amplified online rumors about Haitian migrants in Springfield during the Sept. 10... Read more
Trump’s planned visit to Pennsylvania Catholic shrine with Polish president is canceled
The campaign’s scheduled stop at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa in Doylestown has been canceled. The reason... Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ online meeting downplays abortion concerns among faithful
The “Catholics for Harris-Walz National Organizing Call,” held on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m., was designed to rally Catholic support... Read more
Nuns appeal to U.S. Supreme Court over New York abortion insurance mandate
A group of nuns and other religious groups are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to block a New York state... Read more
Abortion pills and medical negligence killed woman, not pro-life laws, doctor says
Dr. Christina Francis says that Amber Thurman’s death “was caused by legal abortion drugs” as well as medical negligence. Read more
