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Kentucky and Mississippi governor’s races end with Democratic, Republican victories
The gubernatorial races in Kentucky and Mississippi on Tuesday ended with two incumbent victories, one Democratic and the other Republican. Read more
Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue
In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more
Louisville archbishop prays for victims of Easter Monday shooting
“Even with our Easter hope so recently renewed, we have been quickly reminded that we still live in the shadow... Read more
Archbishop Broglio offers prayers for 9 soldiers who died in Blackhawk helicopter accident in Kentucky
The president of the USCCB and archbishop for the Military Services, USA, offered prayers for the nine American soldiers who... Read more
Kentucky bans sex changes for kids, blocks schools from pushing trans ideology
Republican lawmakers successfully overrode the governor’s veto to pass a bill that prohibits doctors from providing sex changes for children. Read more
Pro-life amendment fails in Kentucky, news outlet projects
Voters did not support a ballot measure called Amendment 2 that would have amended the state constitution to say there... Read more
Election 2022: Abortion appears on ballot in 5 states this November
California, Michigan, and Vermont are proposing constitutional amendments to advance abortion, while Kentucky and Montana are voting on pro-life measures. Read more
Kentucky Catholic Charities coordinates national aid amid devastating floods
The Catholic churches in the Diocese of Lexington, Ky., are collaborating with Catholic Charities USA as well as other Christian... Read more
Kentucky judge dismisses life at conception as a ‘Christian and Catholic belief’
The Kentucky judge's statement stands at odds with the position of the Catholic Church and other pro-life groups that it... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of tornadoes in South and Midwest
The tornadoes struck Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee. Read more
Kentucky bishop asks for prayers, financial support following fatal tornadoes
A bishop in Kentucky is asking for prayers following a series of fatal storms and tornadoes Dec. 11 that killed... Read more
Before Supreme Court, Kentucky’s attorney general asks to intervene in defense of pro-life law
The office of Kentucky’s attorney general appeared at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, asking to be allowed to intervene in... Read more
Pope Francis names Illinois priest to lead Covington diocese in Kentucky
Bishop-elect John C. Iffert succeeds Bishop Roger J. Foys. Read more
Pro-life groups challenge Louisville buffer-zone ordinance
Pro-life groups this week challenged a “buffer zone” ordinance approved by the city of Louisville, Kentucky. Read more
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court decision, foster care agency mired in religious freedom fight
Ahead of an anticipated ruling by the Supreme Court in a landmark foster care case, a Christian foster care agency... Read more
Pro-abortion billboard campaign in Kentucky draws pro-life response
“The Catholic Church has a deep and cherished commitment to give voice to the child in the womb and to... Read more
Kentucky lawmakers pass two pro-life bills early in legislative session
Lawmakers in Kentucky on Monday sent two pro-life bills to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk, both of which are likely to... Read more
US Supreme Court urged to protect KY religious schools from shutdown
An order shuttering in-person education until Jan. 4 in Kentucky amid rising COVID-19 cases amounts to religious discrimination, the US... Read more
Kentucky dioceses keep Masses open despite governor's request
Kentucky’s four Catholic dioceses will not suspend public Masses despite the governor’s request that religious services be held online only... Read more
Appeals court upholds Kentucky abortion regulations
A three-judge panel on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that abortion providers can be required to have transfer... Read more
