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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper commutes 15 death sentences, but 121 still on death row
Gov. Roy Cooper announced on Tuesday that he reviewed 89 clemency petitions from death row inmates and granted 15 of... Read more
Trump: Harris ‘destructive to Christianity,’ Catholics ‘treated worse than anybody’
“These people are sick,” Trump contended. “These people are very sick people. Christians will not be safe with Kamala Harris... Read more
Diocese of Charlotte launches ‘sister parish’ program to aid recovery after hurricane
Bishop Michael Martin noted that parishes need to be ready to help each other and the community even if they... Read more
PHOTOS: North Carolina Catholic school becomes major distribution center for hurricane relief
The school “converted Sunday into a drive-thru pickup area, with volunteers handing out everything from hot meals to diapers to... Read more
North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’
Hurricane Helene passed through multiple southeastern states during its trek through the U.S. last week. The storm killed more than... Read more
North Carolina basilica receives $750,000 preservation grant from National Park Service
The Minor Basilica of St. Lawrence the Deacon and Martyr in Asheville, North Carolina, has been awarded a $750,000 grant... Read more
Facility-based abortions drop 30% in North Carolina after 12-week abortion ban, data show
In May the state Legislature enacted a bill largely banning abortions after 12 weeks, with some exceptions. The state’s previous... Read more
North Carolina passes universal school choice
Every North Carolina family will be able to apply for tuition assistance to attend a K-12 private school beginning in... Read more
North Carolina bans child sex changes, gives parents more educational rights
The Republican-dominated state House and Senate approved the measures during a veto session on Aug. 16. Read more
North Carolina lawmakers override governor’s veto of 12-week abortion ban
Most abortions will be banned after 12 weeks of pregnancy in North Carolina after Republican lawmakers voted to override Gov.... Read more
North Carolina governor vetoes 12-week abortion ban, faces override
The Democratic governor’s veto puts the ball back in the lawmakers’ court, where Republicans enjoy a narrow supermajority. Read more
Lawsuit alleges Jesuit priest committed sex abuse in North Carolina in the 1990s
A new lawsuit alleges that a long-serving Jesuit priest sexually abused a boy at a Catholic school in Charlotte, North... Read more
Statue outside NC parish restored after vandalism
A statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in front of an Asheville, North Carolina Catholic church was vandalized and... Read more
Medical groups support North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit
Four non-profit medical groups have filed a brief with a federal appeals court in support of a 20-week abortion limit... Read more
North Carolina bill would extend statute of limitations
A proposed bill in North Carolina would allow more time for victims of child abuse to pursue both criminal and... Read more
Gay marriage lawsuit against Catholic school not expected to succeed
A lawsuit against a Catholic high school claims that it was illegal discrimination to fire a teacher for contracting a... Read more
