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Kamala Harris proposes federal restrictions on state abortion laws
Sen. Kamala Harris, one of the two dozen Democratic presidential hopefuls, announced Tuesday a plan that would bar some states... Read more
The Church can play a role in fighting violence in Mexico, says priest
With violence in Mexico on the rise, the Catholic Church has a role to play in achieving lasting peace, said... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says Vatican will issue declaration on McCarrick investigation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Wednesday that the Vatican is still investigating the documentation concerning Theodore McCarrick and will issue a... Read more
Louisiana governor to sign heartbeat bill
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has previously spoken in favor of the bill. Following its passage by the house, the... Read more
Pope encourages jailed Brazilian ex-president 'not to lose hope'
Pope Francis has written a letter to jailed former Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, encouraging him to respect... Read more
Are single women actually happier? Study misinterprets data, researchers say
Are childless, spouseless women actually happier than their married counterparts? Read more
Democratic presidential hopeful: 'Church is wrong on abortion, priests, LGBT'
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has said that she disputes Church teaching on the priesthood, sexuality, and abortion. Read more
Four killed in attack on parish in Burkina Faso
Four people were killed Sunday during an attack on a Catholic church in Burkina Faso. There have been several such... Read more
'No priest may obey' proposed law, California bishop says
Bishop Michael Barber, S.J., of the Diocese of Oakland, California, has said he would sooner accept arrest and prison than... Read more
Catholic school free from legal threats, Ohio city says after lawsuit
A private Catholic school in Ohio has dropped its federal lawsuit after the city of South Euclid clarified that the... Read more
Caritas head applauds Philippines new anti-poverty measure
A new law in the Philippines to support those living in poverty has won the praise of Caritas Manila, a... Read more
Give religious reps a vote on education committees, Scottish bishop urges
The Bishop of Dunkeld has met with local government officials to discuss the council area's decision to strip voting rights... Read more
Pope Francis responds to heresy accusation, China concerns
Pope Francis said he reacted “with a sense of humor” to the accusation of heresy made against him earlier this... Read more
The Holy Spirit makes human words 'dynamite,' Pope Francis says
The Holy Spirit is what gives power, life, and dynamism to evangelization, not good rhetorical skills, Pope Francis said Wednesday. Read more
Pro-life Democrats have key role in party and society, organizer says
Pro-life Democrats not only have a place within the Democratic Party today, but can act as a bridge in society... Read more
Facing terminal cancer, Polish man ordained priest in hospital bed
May is ordination month in many dioceses, but the ordination of Fr. Michal Los, FDP, a member of the Orionine... Read more
Illinois bishops denounce rush to advance 'Reproductive Health Act'
The Catholic bishops of Illinois criticized a push to pass a bill enshrining abortion in state law in the final... Read more
French Senate stipulates that Notre-Dame be rebuilt as it was
The French Senate on Monday passed a bill on the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris, the city's cathedral, adding a... Read more
US bishops pray for tornado victims in Midwest
While hazardous weather continues to affect the Midwest, the US bishops have mourned for those killed by the storms. Read more
Cardinal Pell will not ask for shorter sentence if appeal fails
Cardinal George Pell of Sydney, who was sentenced to six years in prison in March after being convicted of five... Read more
