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Idaho governor signs bill to protect religious, conscience rights of doctors and nurses
The new law establishes that Idaho recognizes “that the right of conscience is a fundamental and inalienable right.” Read more
Bill banning men from women’s showers, spaces in jails signed into law in Mississippi
The legislation prohibits men who self-identify as transgender women from accessing women’s changing rooms, restrooms, showers, sleeping quarters, and other... Read more
U.S. bishops respond to Trump executive order designed to eliminate Department of Education
“Parents are the primary educators of their children and should have the freedom and resources to choose an educational setting... Read more
In federal suit, Illinois diocese says state ‘human rights’ law violates religious freedom
The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is arguing in federal court that a state “human rights” law is infringing upon... Read more
Experts champion Catholic Church’s role to promote child safety in AI sphere
The Vatican is collaborating with tech leaders and others to fight the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in the... Read more
Kansas City archbishop settles lawsuit against Satanist group over alleged stolen Eucharist
Archbishop Joseph Naumann had on March 14 filed a lawsuit in Leavenworth County District Court seeking an order to secure... Read more
World Down Syndrome Day: How the Church works to reach Catholics with disabilities
March 21 marks World Down Syndrome Day — a global awareness day recognized by the United Nations to advocate for... Read more
World Down Syndrome Day: Remembering the doctor who discovered the cause of Down syndrome
On World Down Syndrome Day, March 21, we remember Dr. Jérôme Lejeune, a Catholic doctor on his way to sainthood. Read more
Catholic perspectives set to weigh in at upcoming natalism conference
The problem of below-replacement fertility rates across the globe and possible solutions to reverse the trend will be the subject... Read more
How the McDonald’s Filet-o-Fish became a Lenten tradition in the U.S.
Known primarily for its burgers and chicken nuggets, the restaurant’s “Filet-o-Fish” sandwich is also a classic mainstay on its menu. Read more
20 years later: Terri Schiavo’s impact on the right-to-life movement
It’s been 20 years since Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube was removed, initiating the process of dehydration and starvation that would... Read more
Dome of St. Peter’s will debut new lighting for Easter
According to Vatican News, the new state-of-the-art lighting will ensure more intense and well-distributed light that “will further enhance the... Read more
Planned Parenthood shutters only facility in Manhattan after decades of pro-life prayers
The location is one where New York pro-life Catholics have frequently prayed outside. Read more
Assisted suicide is false charity with alarming consequences, bishop warns
“Assisted suicide is a false charity” with alarming consequences that must be rejected, said Bishop David Malloy of Rockford, Illinois. Read more
Canadian bishops condemn government proposal to strip faith groups of charitable status
The Canadian bishops highlighted in their letters to Canada’s Finance Department that “40% of all charitable organizations in Canada are... Read more
Hundreds of Deaf Catholics to gather for first-ever Deaf Eucharistic Congress
The congress, which will take place April 4–6, will bring together about 230 Catholics to pray and honor the Eucharist. Read more
Delaware halts enforcement of law targeting pro-life pregnancy centers
Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings agreed to a March 17 court order that requires the state to stop any enforcement... Read more
First nitrogen gas execution in Louisiana takes place amid Catholic opposition
Jessie Hoffman Jr. was pronounced dead at 6:50 p.m. after undergoing nineteen minutes of nitrogen gas. Read more
Pope Francis gifts his Presidential Medal of Freedom to Buenos Aires cathedral
Pope Francis has gifted the Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded to him by former U.S. President Joe Biden to the... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: no discussion of resignation by Pope Francis
“I think we should go by the medical reports, because they’re the ones that tell us exactly what the pope’s... Read more
