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UN approves investigation into drug war in the Philippines
The UN Human Rights Council has approved a resolution to launch an investigation into the violent war on drugs taking... Read more
Venezuelan bishops ask Maduro to step down, allow election of new president
The Venezuelan bishops asked Thursday that president Nicolas Maduro resign from the office which he “illegitimately” exercises and that a... Read more
Pro-Life leaders tell White House summit of online censorship
Pro-life leaders were invited to a White House social media summit Thursday, amid claims of online censorship by search engines and... Read more
Car bomb near church in Syria wounds several
A car bomb exploded near a Syriac Orthodox church in Qamishli Thursday, injuring about 11 people. It is unclear who... Read more
No answers from Washington archdiocese about McCarrick’s money
McCarrick funnelled hundreds of thousands of dollars through what was known as the Archbishop’s Fund, and reportedly made gifts to... Read more
USCCB official: NEA abortion support 'appalling'
The National Education Association (NEA) Representative Assembly last weekend adopted agenda items recognizing the “fundamental right to abortion under Roe... Read more
Forced abortion judge ignored family, human rights, appeal court finds
Courts in the United Kingdom have released the text of judicial decisions in the case of a disabled woman orginally... Read more
New commission will give 'critical attention' to human rights, experts say
International human rights experts have praised the creation of a State Department advisory body on human rights, calling it a... Read more
New Cuban election law is far from real reform, activist group says
The Christian Liberation Movement denounced the election reform law recently passed by Cuba’s National Assembly, charging that it still allows... Read more
Where hospices are at their worst, Christians have a mission
In the wake of terrible conditions of negligence and abuse reported at some U.S. hospice facilities, several Catholic doctors are... Read more
Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more
Teacher fired for abortion rights social media posts sues Catholic school in SC
A teacher at a Catholic school in South Carolina whose contract was not renewed because of her posts on Facebook... Read more
Ariz. Catholic agency hopes to house asylum seekers in unused detention center
A Catholic agency in Tucson, Arizona is hoping to transform an unused portion of a juvenile detention center into housing... Read more
Colombian bishop to bless entire city to counter violence
Bishop Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya of Buenaventura will perform blessings throughout his cathedral city Saturday, hoping to counter it's extreme... Read more
Va. legislature ends gun session, after bishops had hoped for 'genuine discussions'
The Virginia legislature adjourned Tuesday a special session called by the governor after fewer than two hours. The session was... Read more
Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more
Raids on undocumented migrants to go ahead, Trump announces
Planned raids to detain and deport thousands of undocumented immigrants will go ahead after a postponement of several weeks, the... Read more
Congress hears testimony on 'Kids in cages' at the border
Members of Congress heard testimony on Wednesday about harsh conditions in migrant detention facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border, including from... Read more
Vatican tomb investigation uncovers empty graves
The opening of two tombs on Vatican property revealed both graves to be completely empty, providing no answers in the... Read more
Finalizing HHS rule on 'hidden abortion' charges is urgent, senator says
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith insisted that bringing in a new rule to end hidden abortion costs in insurance policies is a... Read more
