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Appeals court orders further review of Florida abortion waiting period
The 1st District Court of Appeals in Florida has overturned a circuit court ruling which deemed a 24-hour waiting period... Read more
Pope Francis to scouts: True joy comes from God's love, not things
Worldly possessions do not make people happy; only knowing Jesus’ love and having love for others can do that, Pope... Read more
Protected status extended 18 months for some Syrians in the US
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced August 1 that it is extending Syria’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18... Read more
Chesterton sainthood cause will not advance, Bishop Doyle says
A cause for the canonization of the pipe-smoking, plain-talking, mustachioed and beloved Catholic author Gilbert Keith (GK) Chesterton will not... Read more
Abuse survivor: Some 'victim advocacy' groups 'have their own agendas'
A survivor of clerical sexual abuse told CNA he found healing in the Church. But he said some 'victim advocacy'... Read more
New Iran sanctions continue discussion on 'proportionality'
The Trump administration added another high-ranking Iranian official this week to its list of sanctions against Iran, inviting continued discussion about the... Read more
What the Philadelphia foster care case could mean for the Supreme Court
When the U.S. Supreme Court mandated legal recognition of same-sex marriage in the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, the majority... Read more
Pro-lifers applaud budget deal, judicial nominees
The Senate confirmed a slew of judicial nominees and passed a budget deal this week, drawing praise from pro-lifers. Read more
Mexican bishops: Do not grow indifferent to the plague of human trafficking
The Catholic bishops of Mexico encouraged the faithful in the country not to become indifferent to the suffering of human... Read more
'Freedom to forgive' - How one man abused by a priest found healing
After decades, how one victim of clerical sexual abuse found healing, through forgiveness. Read more
Cardinals visit Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh
Two cardinals from the Philippines and Burma visited a Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh this week, meeting with refugee families... Read more
JPII Institute VP says school's identity is 'seriously threatened'
The vice-president of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute in Rome said that changes to the school’s governing structure and... Read more
Pope Francis surprises ill religious sister with visit
Pope Francis took advantage of his lighter summer schedule to make a surprise visit to a convalescing Daughter of Charity... Read more
El Paso bishop launches fundraiser for asylum seekers stuck in Mexico
A Catholic diocese has teamed up with a local immigration aid group to help refugees on the western Texas-Mexico border. Read more
ATF investigates ‘painful’ fire that destroyed 125 year-old Texas Catholic Church
Federal agents have joined the investigation of a fire that ravaged and destroyed a 125 year-old landmark Catholic Church in... Read more
Senators introduce bill to stop federally funded embryonic stem cell research
The Patients First Act would reverse President Barack Obama’s 2009 executive order that allowed for federally-funded research at NIH using... Read more
Bill to legalize abortion delayed after pushback in New South Wales
A bill that would decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed at least a... Read more
After John Paul II Institute students publish letter, president defends changes
The president of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute said Tuesday that despite recently published objections from students and alumni,... Read more
With St. Joseph's help, a 'business guild' supports Minnesota Catholics
Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and... Read more
Despite human rights concerns, Senate fails to stop Saudi arms sale
The Senate on Monday failed to override President Trump’s veto of their attempts to block over $8 billion in arms... Read more
