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Washington state bishops support repeal of death penalty
The Catholic bishops of Washington state are expressing support for a senate bill that would repeal the death penalty. Read more
Anti-natalist wants to sue his parents for his birth
An Indian businessman has expressed his intention to sue his parents for giving him life without his permission. Read more
Supreme Court blocks law regulating Louisiana abortion doctors
The Supreme Court has blocked from taking effect a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to hold admitting privileges at hospitals... Read more
Governor Cuomo, Cardinal Dolan continue war of words over abortion
More than two weeks after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law expanding legal protection for abortion, his battle... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal rejects Maduro's call for Vatican mediation
The Archbishop of Merida has ruled out Vatican mediation of the Venezuelan crisis after president Nicolas Maduro made public a... Read more
AG Nominee Barr clears committee ahead of final Senate vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to advance attorney general nominee William Barr to the full Senate... Read more
Judge rules for government in border chapel case
The federal government is free to survey the land around a historic chapel in the Diocese of Brownsville, TX, a... Read more
Trump talks life, religious freedom at National Prayer Breakfast
President Donald Trump reiterated his support for the unborn and religious liberty at the National Prayer Breakfast, held Thursday morning. Read more
Treat inmates with compassion, Pope Francis urges prison staff
Often spaces of suffering, prisons should be places of hope and the possibility of redemption, Pope Francis told prison personnel... Read more
Has the birth control pill increased childbearing outside marriage?
Access to the birth control pill in the U.S. has increased the births of children outside of marriage, especially among... Read more
As general elections near, Nigeria's bishops call for peace
In the face of Nigeria’s ongoing violence and political tensions, the country's bishops have promoted a fair and faith-filled electoral... Read more
Central African Republic reaches peace deal with rebel groups
The Central African Republic government has signed a peace deal with more than a dozen armed groups this week. Read more
Without God society has lost its humanity, Gomez warns conference
Society and humanity have removed God from daily life, and in doing so lost their purpose and sense of self,... Read more
Ghanaian bishops condemn election-related violence
The Catholic bishops of Ghana are condemning the actions of those involved in a violent incident during a Jan. 31... Read more
Lessons on the sexual abuse crisis from marriage and the cross
The Church can look to marriage and the cross for insights into restoring trust and addressing the sexual abuse crisis,... Read more
In Alaska, January 22 was Right to Life Day
In a pro-life proclamation marking the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Governor Mike Dunleavy of Alaska, a Catholic, declared... Read more
Vatican clarifies pope’s comments on sexual abuse of women religious
The Vatican clarified Wednesday Pope Francis’ comments on the sexual abuse of women religious made during his in-flight press conference... Read more
Trump calls for 'culture that cherishes innocent life' in SOTU address
The president’s annual state of the union address received a divided response after highlighting life issues. Read more
St. Paul VI’s feast to be celebrated May 29
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope St. Paul VI’s feast day will be celebrated annually on May 29 as an... Read more
Pope says UAE trip was 'new page' in dialogue between Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis said Wednesday that his recent trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates was a step forward... Read more
