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Mexico investigating alleged ICE detainee hysterectomies
Mexico is investigating reports that at least six of its nationals were among women in US immigration custody on whom... Read more
Trump announces 'Born Alive' executive order for abortion survivors
President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an executive order that would require medical care be given to infants who are... Read more
Pope Francis blesses bell that will ring out in defence of unborn
Pope Francis blessed a large bell Wednesday that Polish Catholics hope will ring out in the defence of unborn life. Read more
Quebec religious leaders decry heightened coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship
Religious leaders in the Canadian province of Quebec are speaking out against tightening COVID-19 restrictions in certain areas, which they... Read more
British prime minister’s son baptized a Catholic
The son of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was baptized a Catholic earlier this month, the Diocese of Westminster said... Read more
Amy Coney Barrett and 'building the Kingdom of God'
Judge Amy Coney Barrett has been the subject of renewed criticism regarding her Catholic faith, following reports that she is... Read more
University of Iowa 'targeted' Christian group, lawyers argue
Lawyers representing a Christian group kicked off of a college campus over its religious beliefs have said they are confident... Read more
Pope Francis: Subsidiarity means everyone has a role in healing society
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is worried that large pharmaceutical companies are listened to more than front-line healthcare workers... Read more
More than 130 Colorado doctors, scientists support late-term abortion ban
More than 130 medical professionals and scientists in Colorado have signed a letter in support of Proposition 115, a ballot... Read more
Know some excellent parishes of the pandemic? There's an award for that
The Parish Excellence Awards this year are specifically focused on innovation during the pandemic Read more
The medieval carpentry techniques used in Notre Dame cathedral rebuild
After fire toppled the iconic spire and destroyed the roof of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France in April... Read more
Survey: Catholics, like fellow Americans, favor abortion restrictions
The vast majority of Catholic likely voters – more than 8 in 10 – favor restrictions on abortion, a new... Read more
US bishops to Trump: 'Enough. Stop these executions'
The Catholic bishops of the United States on Tuesday implored President Donald Trump to halt two federal executions set to... Read more
Poll: Catholics overwhelmingly concerned about church attacks, oppose ‘defund the police’
Eighty-three percent of Catholic likely voters are concerned about attacks on churches in recent months, a new poll has found. Read more
Vatican cardinal: Pope Francis ‘concerned’ about Church in Germany
A Vatican cardinal said Tuesday that Pope Francis has expressed concern about the Church in Germany. Read more
Xinjiang officials admit large drop in birth rate, attribute it to family planning
The government of China's Xinjiang autonomous region has acknowledged that birth rates there fell by nearly a third in 2018,... Read more
China restates ‘one China’ policy on Taiwan in question on Vatican talks
A spokesman for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has underscored the country’s insistence that Taiwan not be recognized as... Read more
Trump to UN: Protect the unborn and religious minorities
President Trump told world leaders that the United States is committed to “protecting unborn children” in remarks to the United... Read more
Palliative care is not enough -- Catholics must share Christ’s hope, says Vatican
Palliative care for the dying is important, but medical interventions are not enough; Catholics have a responsibility to be with the... Read more
Vatican official backs initiative to help prevent future pandemics
In an address to the International Atomic Energy Agency Monday, a Vatican official commended the organization for its preventative efforts... Read more
