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Supreme Court considers religious liberty in Maine education case
Attorneys representing a Maine family at the Supreme Court are feeling confident following Wednesday’s oral arguments in the case Carson... Read more
Parental notice repeal puts unborn children and young girls at risk, Illinois critics say
The Illinois legislature’s vote to repeal parental notice requirements for abortion hurts young girls and unborn children, the Catholic Conference... Read more
Whitmer ought to back school choice bill, not veto it, Michigan Catholic Conference says
The Michigan Catholic Conference has welcomed the passage of legislation that would help fund scholarships for private and religious K-12... Read more
Alta Fixsler dies in hospice
Alta Fixsler, the two-year-old British girl whose parents fought to keep on life support, died October 18 after her life... Read more
'Absurd' pro-abortion laws in California highlight need for parent-child communication, policy expert says
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, and a policy... Read more
California governor moves to protect 'privacy' of minors who procure abortions
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, both of which... Read more
Colombian Supreme Court rules minors can marry or cohabit with an adult without parental consent
The Supreme Court of Colombia ruled last week that minors between 14 and older can choose, without parental consent, legally... Read more
Parents urge Chilean president to veto bill that would undermine parental authority
Pro-family organizations in Chile are urging President Sebastián Piñera to veto completely the recently passed "System of Guarantees of Children's... Read more
Tell Illinois lawmakers not to junk parental notice abortion law, Catholic bishops say
Illinois’ requirement to notify parents of a minor who seeks an abortion is a law that helps save lives and... Read more
Poll: most Illinois voters want parental notification for abortion, but lawmakers seek repeal
Some Illinois lawmakers want to repeal a law requiring abortion providers to notify parents of a minor who seeks an... Read more
Irish Supreme Court: Hospital may withhold treatment of child against parents' wishes
The Supreme Court of Ireland ruled Friday that a hospital may withhold medical treatment contrary to the wishes of the... Read more
Private school parents will appeal to EU for relief against Spanish education law
An association of Spanish education advocates will appeal to the European Union to prevent Spain's socialist government from implementing an... Read more
Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools
The Michigan Catholic Conference is pleased with a recent state Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to review... Read more
In Spain, 1.2 million people urge defeat of new education law
Proposed legislation to remodel the education system in Spain has drawn opposition from parents’ groups and educators who warn that... Read more
Catholic girl in Pakistan in protective custody after abduction, forced marriage
Arzoo Raja, a 13-year-old Catholic girl in Pakistan whom a 44-year-old man allegedly kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam, and... Read more
Spain's government wants to repeal need for parental consent for abortion
The Spanish Equality Minister said Wednesday it is “more than necessary” to repeal a law that requires parental consent for... Read more
Court halts Education Department’s rule for pandemic relief money to private schools
A federal judge has blocked a rule by the Department of Education for allocating pandemic relief money to private schools. Read more
'The rug was pulled from under us': Catholics fight Wisconsin county ban on in-person school
Twice a week for three months, the administration of St. Ambrose Academy in Wisconsin met with Dane County public health... Read more
Justice Department: Vermont college tuition program can't exclude Catholic school student
The U.S. Department of Justice has sided with a Vermont Catholic high school student who has said a state program... Read more
New Florida law requiring parental consent for abortion limits harm, Catholic bishops say
After Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law requiring parental consent for a minor’s abortion, the Florida Conference of Catholic... Read more
