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Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more
Settlement: Catholic bookstore exempt from Jacksonville trans pronoun mandate in Florida
“Free speech is for everyone,” said Hal Frampton, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, which represented the bookstore in the... Read more
Catholic newspaper takes Mexican president to task for joking about murders
“He not only shows a lack of sensitivity but also perversion,” read an editorial in the newspaper of the Archdiocese... Read more
U.S. bishops call for opening of corridor to allow aid to Armenian Christians
The USCCB said in a press release Thursday that recent reports have indicated a “devastating impact” of the blockade of... Read more
Filipino priests acquitted of sedition charges
Father Albert Alejo, SJ, and Father Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, were acquitted... Read more
Two Catholic universities among the worst for free speech in America, watchdog says
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression listed both Georgetown University and Fordham University near the bottom. Read more
UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime
Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics. Read more
Pope Francis meets ‘Rocky’ actor Sylvester Stallone at Vatican
The “Rocky” actor met the pope in the Apostolic Palace together with his brother, his wife, and their three daughters. Read more
A profile in courage: Cardinal Kung and Catholic resistance in Shanghai
Nearly 70 years after his arrest, Cardinal Ignatius Kung is remembered as he preached fidelity to the successor of Peter... Read more
There are now 4 shrines dedicated to Mary, Mother of Persecuted Christians
On the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we highlight shrines in the United States, England, and Sweden dedicated to... Read more
Bishop warns about ‘hard times’ Argentina is going through
“Drugs kill and poison the family,” the prelate said, noting that “there is no effective response from the state” and... Read more
Lawmaker accuses Azerbaijan of ‘genocide,’ seeks answers on Biden administration’s plan
Rep. Chris Smith in a hearing Sept. 6 accused the Azerbaijan government of committing genocide against Armenian Christians in disputed... Read more
The rise of Javier Milei: a ‘false messiah’ in Pope Francis’ homeland?
While some of the Argentinian presidential candidate’s views resonate with many Catholics, others starkly oppose the Church’s social teachings. Read more
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change... Read more
Catholics in Vietnam ask Pope Francis to visit their country next
Vietnam is home to millions of Catholics, yet no pope has ever visited the southeast Asian country. Read more
Nicaraguan ‘campesino’ leader who refused to falsely accuse bishops shares his testimony
Medardo Mairena Sequeira said Daniel Ortega “has become entrenched in power and anyone who makes waves ... can immediately be... Read more
Documents identify thousands of Jews hidden by Catholic religious during Nazi occupation of Rome
The newly rediscovered documentation references more than 4,300 people hidden by 100 women’s religious congregations and 55 men’s religious congregations. Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
UK judge rules seriously ill teen lacks mental competence to seek experimental treatment
The National Health Service trust’s doctors ruled that she is unable to make decisions for herself and asked the court... Read more
Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’
Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more
