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U.S. bishops: FDA approval of generic abortion drug is a ‘shocking inconsistency’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug even as the administration is currently investigating the abortion drug for... Read more
Virginia bishops warn of ‘extreme’ pro-abortion amendment ahead of gubernatorial election
A letter from Arlington Bishop Michael Burbidge and Richmond Bishop Barry Knestout said the amendment would “allow virtually unlimited abortion... Read more
CNA explains: When can Catholic employers fire employees for not following the Church?
The dismissal of a New Jersey teacher from a Catholic school over her decision to be a surrogate has raised... Read more
Mother Cabrini Institute aims to change ‘mental pattern’ of associating immigrants with crime
A new institute at Pope Leo XIV’s undergraduate alma mater wants to change the “mental pattern” that associates immigrants with... Read more
7 common myths and facts about the rosary
October is designated by the Catholic Church as the Month of the Rosary. Here are seven common myths and facts... Read more
Bishop Paprocki, others talk faith formation of Catholic lawyers at Ave Maria conference
“Law certainly follows values,” Bishop Thomas Paprocki said in a panel discussion at an Ave Maria School of Law conference... Read more
Members of Congress, USCIRF push to designate Nigeria as country of particular concern
Members of Congress and the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) are pushing to designate Nigeria as a country... Read more
Man arrested outside of D.C. Catholic church allegedly possessed molotov cocktail
A man was charged with possession of a molotov cocktail Sunday outside of the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle... Read more
California law allowing anonymous abortion pill prescriptions endangers women, experts say
A new California law allowing doctors to anonymously prescribe abortion pills will endanger women, according to ethicists and medical professionals. Read more
Cash aid for moms: Michigan program cuts infant poverty, boosts families
The first community-wide, unconditional cash transfer program for new families called Rx Kids began in January 2024 in Flint, Michigan,... Read more
For first time in U.S., Catholics will be able to venerate the habit of Padre Pio
The rare opportunity will take place from Oct. 11–14 at the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, Pennsylvania, in... Read more
New film tells story of how broken Virgin Mary statue changed the life of a radio host
“Broken Mary: The Kevin Matthews Story” is a new documentary recounting Matthews’ true story of fame, brokenness, and finding redemption... Read more
Burned-out pastor builds global mental health resources for churches
The head of Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Daniel Whitehead, told CNA that amid an ongoing mental health crisis, the church... Read more
Texas boys school establishes policy to destroy smartphones
After years of boys (and their parents) repeatedly ignoring the rules, a private boys school in Houston is taking a... Read more
Trump’s DOJ brings FACE Act lawsuit against group that protested synagogue in New Jersey
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against protestors outside of a New Jersey synagogue. Read more
Milwaukee archbishop open to granting Mass dispensation for migrants
Milwaukee could become the third U.S. diocese to lift Mass obligations for immigrants fearing deportation. Read more
Seminary administrators weigh in on downward trends
Seminaries are rethinking what formation should look like in the U.S. following reports that enrollment at graduate-level seminaries is continuing... Read more
Black Catholic leader condemns threats, ‘loss of civility’ after Kirk’s assassination
The president of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators decried the “loss of civility and respect” in public discourse. Read more
Report: Abortion declines even in states where it is still legal
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. Read more
Christian photographer wins lawsuit against Louisville over same-sex discrimination rule
Judge Benjamin Beaton found that Louisville’s Fairness Ordinance contained “two provisions” that limited the expression of Christian photographer Chelsey Nelson. Read more
