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First African American bishop to lead US diocese in 20th century dies
Bishop Joseph Lawson Howze, the first black bishop to lead a diocese in the United States in the 20th century,... Read more
Canadian disability groups: 'Frightening implications' to expanding assisted suicide
While many disability groups fought the initial push to legalize assisted suicide in Canada three years ago, they are having... Read more
Youth synod document says faith can combat relativism
The Synod of Bishops released Thursday an English translation of the final document of the 2018 session on young people,... Read more
DRC bishops question presidential election results
The bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are among several major observers casting doubt on the results of... Read more
How cutting FEMA aid could impact California families
President Donald Trump has threatened to stop sending federal money to the state of California for wildfire recovery, a move... Read more
Catholics in US express frustration over border security stalemate
On Tuesday evening, US President Donald Trump highlighted humanitarian problems present along the US-Mexico border and issued a call for... Read more
Oxford supports emeritus professor accused of 'transphobia'
Oxford University is standing by an emeritus law professor after more than 400 people have signed a petition calling for... Read more
Human rights court to hear case of Belgian euthanasia for depression
The European Court of Human Rights has announced that it will take up a case considering whether Belgium wrongly allowed... Read more
Order may censure for disobedience nun who protested rape-accused bishop
The superior general of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation issued last week a letter of warning to Sister Lucy Kalapura, who... Read more
Congresswoman blasts ‘religious bigotry’ against Knights of Columbus, Catholic nominees
Democratic lawmakers are divided over questions some see as a religious litmus test applied to candidates for the federal bench.... Read more
New York Governor calls for abortion in state constitution
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has called for a change to the state’s constitution to enshrine abortion rights. Leading pro-life... Read more
The Church and sexuality: An interview with Cardinal Brandmüller
In an interview with CNA Deutsch, CNA’s German-language sister agency, the church historian explained his remarks - and pointed to... Read more
Cardinal Tagle at Black Nazarene celebration: Be a devotee, not a fanatic
Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila told pilgrims at a popular annual procession in the Philippines to take caution against becoming... Read more
President Trump signs anti-human trafficking bill into law
President Donald Trump signed the Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act on Tuesday. Read more
God is waiting to hear your prayers, pope says
Persevere in prayer, remembering that God the Father is waiting to answer his children – even if the result is... Read more
Debate begins on decriminalizing abortion in Ecuador
The Ecuadorian legislature began debate on decriminalizing abortion last week, amid opposition from the Church and various civil organizations. Read more
As Belgium bans kosher and halal food prep, religious freedom fears grow
Jews and Muslims in Belgium could face difficulty finding food prepared according to their religious rules, as new animal slaughter... Read more
Hawaii's assisted suicide law comes into effect, but few physicians cooperate
Hawaii's law legalizing assisted suicide went into effect last week, but many physicians and pharmacists are choosing not to prescribe... Read more
New Mexico bishop opposes abortion legalization bill
Proposed legislation in New Mexico would repeal the state’s laws criminalizing abortion, which date to the 1960s but have not... Read more
Lawmakers from both parties to address 2019 March for Life
The March for Life has announced a bipartisan group of legislators who will address the upcoming March for Life at... Read more
