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Bioethicists scrutinize Pontifical Academy for Life’s new guidance on withdrawing food, water
The Pontifical Academy for Life’s new document last month on “artificial nutrition and hydration” has some observers concerned. Read more
American Society of Plastic Surgeons says it has not endorsed transgender surgery for teens
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has come out saying there is “considerable uncertainty” surrounding these surgical treatments. Read more
‘Catholics for Harris-Walz’ virtual event abruptly canceled
Catholic comedian Stephen Colbert, the host of “The Late Show” on CBS, was originally listed as one of the speakers... Read more
Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions
The Montana Supreme Court said the parental consent for abortions law “violates the fundamental right of a minor to control... Read more
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for entire year over gambling scandal
A review “confirmed and expanded on our initial concerns about a deeply embedded team culture dismissive of Notre Dame’s standards... Read more
Venezuela election: UN panel finds lack of ‘transparency and integrity’
The United Nations panel of election experts that was in Venezuela during the July 28 presidential elections published an interim... Read more
Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Here’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week. Read more
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus on the solemnity of the Assumption, the pope reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes... Read more
The Sistine Chapel was consecrated to Our Lady of the Assumption: 5 things to know
The famous chapel derives its name from the man who consecrated it: Pope Sixtus IV, who served as the Roman... Read more
The fascinating history of the feast of Mary’s assumption
This feast day is a relatively new one but the history of the holy day and the mystery behind it... Read more
Vatican expels Sodality of Christian Life founder
Luis Fernando Figari Rodrigo, founder of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae and accused of committing sexual abuse, has been expelled from... Read more
Missouri’s pro-life leaders prepare to defeat ‘extreme’ pro-abortion ballot measure
If Amendment 3 passes in November, it would represent a significant turnaround after years of pro-life gains in the Midwestern... Read more
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
According to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures. Read more
Catholic diocese in Nigeria condemns brutal assault on priest by military
The Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned an attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military... Read more
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard: EWTN friars draw inspiration from unusual relic
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word keeps a relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s beard, which was gifted to EWTN. Read more
Drama reenacting the assumption of Mary returns to Valencia Cathedral after 400 years
After 400 years, the Valencia Cathedral has reintroduced the performance of the “Mystery of the Assumption of the Virgin” drama. Read more
PHOTOS: This Catholic charity is boosting affordable housing with a prefab ‘pocket neighborhood’
Catholic Charities’ “Caritas Casitas” initiative consists of “a pocket neighborhood made up of 12 efficiency units designed to foster neighborly... Read more
Parents sue Colorado school for secretly facilitating daughter’s gender transition
A school counselor at Brighton High School secretly connected the 14-year-old girl with a transgender therapist. Read more
Vatican secretary of state says Ukraine’s military advances into Russia are ‘worrying’
Cardinal Pietro Parolin is expressing concerns about Ukraine’s recent military advances inside Russian territory, warning the actions could further escalate... Read more
