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Illinois bishops blunt in joint statement on pot proposal
Citing “rampant” drug use in modern society and a commitment to the common good, the six Catholic bishops of Illinois... Read more
Cuomo proposal would lift New York’s ban on surrogacy contracts
Just days after expanding legal abortion up to the point of birth, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a... Read more
Catholics in Maryland protest assisted suicide bill
An assisted suicide bill has been introduced in the Maryland legislature, and opposed groups have criticized the bill for its... Read more
Archbishop cautions against US withdrawal from missile treaty
Archbishop Timothy Broglio, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ conference international justice and peace committee, has expressed his unease at the... Read more
Why some Scottish hospitals don't tell parents their baby's sex
Some hospitals in Scotland have stopped telling expectant parents the sex of their unborn baby due to fears of legal... Read more
Trump admin: Reuniting migrant families may not be possible
In a court filing last week, the Trump administration argued that it may not be possible to reunite thousands of... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Abu Dhabi
Please read below for CNA's full transcript of the pope's Feb. 5 in-flight press conference from Abu Dhabi to Rome: Read more
Sen. Booker quizzes judicial nominee on 'sin' and same-sex marriage
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), used a confirmation hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee to question a judicial nominee about her... Read more
Pope says Church is working to end abuse of women religious by clerics
Pope Francis said Tuesday he is aware that mistreatment and abuse of religious women by clerics is still a problem,... Read more
Venezuelan bishops, religious sisters and laity call for free elections
In a joint statement Monday, the Venezuelan bishops' conference, the Confederation of Religious Men and Women of Venezuela and the... Read more
Pope Francis: Mediation in Venezuela requires willingness of both sides
Pope Francis said Tuesday that he had not read Nicolas Maduro’s letter, but expressed an openness to mediate in Venezuela’s... Read more
Maduro asks Pope Francis to mediate in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro wrote a letter to Pope Francis asking him to mediate in the political situation in Venezuela, Vatican Secretary... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat
Senate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care. Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
Commentary: Defending life is a culture war worth fighting
Ralph Northam, outlined his support for a controversial state abortion bill. Speaking about the bill, he outlined a “discussion” about... Read more
Venezuelan bishops meet with Guaidó
The Venezuelan bishops met Friday with Juan Guaidó, the national opposition leader who has declared himself interim president, in an... Read more
'Heat is a human right'- Power restored to Brooklyn jail after week without heat and lights
Power and heat were restored Sunday to a federal detention center that had been without electricity and mostly unheated for... Read more
Open letter to Cardinal Marx urges changes to Church teaching on sexual morality
In an open letter published Sunday by a German daily, nine German Catholics, including two prominent Jesuits, demand a break... Read more
