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Washington state bishops support repeal of death penalty
The Catholic bishops of Washington state are expressing support for a senate bill that would repeal the death penalty. Read more
Supreme Court blocks law regulating Louisiana abortion doctors
The Supreme Court has blocked from taking effect a Louisiana law requiring abortion doctors to hold admitting privileges at hospitals... Read more
Governor Cuomo, Cardinal Dolan continue war of words over abortion
More than two weeks after New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law expanding legal protection for abortion, his battle... Read more
Treat inmates with compassion, Pope Francis urges prison staff
Often spaces of suffering, prisons should be places of hope and the possibility of redemption, Pope Francis told prison personnel... Read more
Has the birth control pill increased childbearing outside marriage?
Access to the birth control pill in the U.S. has increased the births of children outside of marriage, especially among... Read more
Central African Republic reaches peace deal with rebel groups
The Central African Republic government has signed a peace deal with more than a dozen armed groups this week. Read more
Vatican clarifies pope’s comments on sexual abuse of women religious
The Vatican clarified Wednesday Pope Francis’ comments on the sexual abuse of women religious made during his in-flight press conference... Read more
St. Paul VI’s feast to be celebrated May 29
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope St. Paul VI’s feast day will be celebrated annually on May 29 as an... Read more
Pope says UAE trip was 'new page' in dialogue between Christians, Muslims
Pope Francis said Wednesday that his recent trip to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates was a step forward... Read more
Illinois bishops blunt in joint statement on pot proposal
Citing “rampant” drug use in modern society and a commitment to the common good, the six Catholic bishops of Illinois... Read more
Cuomo proposal would lift New York’s ban on surrogacy contracts
Just days after expanding legal abortion up to the point of birth, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing a... Read more
Catholics in Maryland protest assisted suicide bill
An assisted suicide bill has been introduced in the Maryland legislature, and opposed groups have criticized the bill for its... Read more
Trump admin: Reuniting migrant families may not be possible
In a court filing last week, the Trump administration argued that it may not be possible to reunite thousands of... Read more
Venezuelan bishops, religious sisters and laity call for free elections
In a joint statement Monday, the Venezuelan bishops' conference, the Confederation of Religious Men and Women of Venezuela and the... Read more
Pope Francis: Mediation in Venezuela requires willingness of both sides
Pope Francis said Tuesday that he had not read Nicolas Maduro’s letter, but expressed an openness to mediate in Venezuela’s... Read more
Maduro asks Pope Francis to mediate in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro wrote a letter to Pope Francis asking him to mediate in the political situation in Venezuela, Vatican Secretary... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Medical care for abortion survivors blocked by Senate Democrat
Senate Democrats rejected on Monday an effort to ensure that babies who survive abortion attempts receive medical care. Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
