Archive for September 12, 2023
Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill
The Department of Justice filed the appeal on Friday to prevent limits on the abortion pill mifepristone. Read more
Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
The pope “sends the assurance of his prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn,” said a... Read more
Swiss bishops’ study finds more than 1,000 cases of clergy sexual abuse
The 136-page report documents 1,002 cases of abuse since the mid-20th century involving 510 accused and 921 victims. Read more
New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program
The program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling,... Read more
Cardinal Zuppi heading to Beijing to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni confirmed on Tuesday that the cardinal will be in the Chinese capital as the pope’s peace... Read more
New Mexico bishop defends governor’s controversial gun ban
An order issued by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Sept. 7 temporarily suspends the right of citizens to bear arms... Read more
Missouri transgender clinic halts treatment for minors as new law goes into effect
The Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said it made the decision due to an “unacceptable level... Read more
Spanish bishop open to mediation regarding non-Opus Dei priest as rector of Opus Dei shrine
Bishop Ángel Pérez Pueyo said he has waited for things to calm down before making a statement about the Torreciudad... Read more
Michigan township can’t ban Catholic group’s Stations of the Cross, court rules
A three-judge panel on Monday sided with Catholic Healthcare International and barred Genoa Township from obstructing CHI’s religious displays. Read more
