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Virginia bishops ‘distraught’ at abortion bill, governor’s comments
Bishop Michael Burbidge of the Diocese of Arlington and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of the Diocese of Richmond issued statements... Read more
Conscientious objection limits abortion access in Victoria, study finds
Though Australia's Victoria state requires doctors with conscientious objection to abortion to refer women to another provider, a study published... Read more
New movie tells story of abortion clinic worker turned pro-life advocate
A movie chronicling the conversion of a former Planned Parenthood clinic director who became a pro-life advocate will be released... Read more
New York bishop to lead Diocese of Columbus
Pope Francis accepted the retirement of Bishop Frederick Campbell of Columbus, Ohio, Thursday, appointing Bishop Robert J. Brennan, auxiliary of... Read more
Rebuilding broken hearts: A Syrian sister’s prayer for her country
As the people of Syria work to rebuild the cities, hospitals, homes, and schools that were destroyed through years of... Read more
Pro-life leaders call on Trump to defund Planned Parenthood
Following the passing of a New York law legalizing abortion up to the point of birth, pro-life leaders are calling... Read more
The Satanic Temple at Sundance: mockumentary or documentary?
The Satanic Temple shocked Catholics when it scheduled a purported black mass at Harvard University in 2014. Read more
How to read scripture with Thomas Aquinas and Bishop Flores
Christ, the Incarnate Word, is the aim of human living and all of history, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville said... Read more
Legislators propose abortion-at-birth as state-level fights continue
A controversial Virginia bill which would permit abortion during labor will not be moving out of the subcommittee, as the... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal hopes Maduro will step down
The Archbishop Emeritus of Caracas expressed his hope Tuesday that Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro would step down from office, heeding... Read more
Indiana bishop urges Fightin’ Irish to join Knights
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, whose diocese includes the University of Notre Dame, made the invitation in a January 30 letter... Read more
Catholic author on homosexuality accused of past relationship with a minor
The author of a book on Catholic teaching regarding homosexuality and chastity is accused of forming a sexual relationship with... Read more
Pope Francis says he loves to pray the Way of the Cross
Everyone should pray the Stations of the Cross, Pope Francis said Wednesday, revealing that he always has with him a... Read more
After 25 years, what JP2’s Letter to Families can teach today’s world
25 years ago next week, on Feb. 2, 1994, Pope John Paul II penned his “Letter to Families,” the subject... Read more
Cardinal Farrell reiterates support for 'Amoris laetitia'
In a recent interview, Cardinal Kevin Farrell offered his view of criticisms of the apostolic exhortation on love in the... Read more
Labour MP tried to expand abortion in N Ireland through domestic abuse bill
Attempts to liberalize access to abortion in Northern Ireland continue, shortly after legal abortion was introduced in the Republic of... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says Cuomo leveled 'insults' against the Church
The Archbishop of New York said Monday that New York’s governor has insulted the Church, flaunted publicly his dissent from... Read more
NY abortion law ends ‘common sense’ protection for pregnant women, Catholic Democrat says
A prominent Catholic theologian and Democrat has said that new pro-abortion legislation in New York diminishes legal protections for pregnant... Read more
How a Pennsylvania tax credit program works for Catholic schools
For Catholics sympathetic to Catholic schools, the financial expense of tuition is always a concern. But continuing efforts from donors... Read more
Georgetown Law helps Texas diocese fight border wall
The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, is due in court next week to contest a claim of eminent domain by the... Read more
