Articles by Kate Scanlon
Poll: Regular Mass attendees say politicians who oppose Church teaching on grave matters ‘create confusion’
Jun 15, 2021 / 06:05 amA poll by a Catholic advocacy group released on Tuesday found that, among Catholics who attend Mass regularly, the vast majority say that Catholic politicians who take policy positions contrary to Church teaching create confusion among the faithful.
Pro-life leaders warn of 'egregious' new pro-abortion bill
Jun 10, 2021 / 18:01 pmPro-life leaders warn that an “egregious” bill introduced this week in Congress would override most state abortion regulations, require health care workers to perform abortions, and mandate federal funding of abortion.
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Author says maternal instinct can be measured in a lab
Jun 10, 2021 / 14:00 pmIn her new book “Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal Instinct,” author Abigail Tucker argues that maternal instinct can be measured in a lab.
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New tech company aims to provide platform for Catholic businesses
Jun 8, 2021 / 13:01 pmA Catholic technology company recently launched a platform for Catholic publishers, small businesses, and religious communities to reach customers and supporters.
Arizona bishops 'very concerned' about possible executions - including by gas chamber
Jun 8, 2021 / 09:17 amArizona bishops are “very concerned” that the state could resume executions this fall – including the possibility of executions by gas chamber.
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court decision, foster care agency mired in religious freedom fight
Jun 1, 2021 / 15:01 pmAhead of an anticipated ruling by the Supreme Court in a landmark foster care case, a Christian foster care agency in Kentucky says the state is forcing it to violate its religious mission.
Mother Teresa's lawyer blasts new podcast likening her order to a cult
May 28, 2021 / 16:02 pmA new podcast that likens St. Teresa of Calcutta to a cult leader is full of “untruths and false accusations,” the former legal counsel for St. Teresa told CNA on Friday.
Newspaper edits opinion piece on transgender athletes to remove ‘hurtful language’
May 27, 2021 / 14:01 pmA religious liberty law firm says a major national newspaper edited a gender description in an opinion piece by one of its clients, attributing the changes made after publication to “hurtful language.”
Florida State University settles lawsuit with Catholic student
May 26, 2021 / 15:00 pmFlorida State University has agreed to a settlement with a Catholic student who sued the school last year over his removal from the student senate for private religious statements.
Democratic Senators warn of court-packing if Roe is altered by Supreme Court
May 24, 2021 / 13:20 pmDemocratic senators have argued that overturning or otherwise limiting Roe v. Wade would pave the way to change the size or structure of the high court, The Hill reported Monday.
Despite protests from senators, Planned Parenthood affiliates still received PPP loans in 2021
May 18, 2021 / 13:00 pmPlanned Parenthood affiliates have continued to be approved for emergency small business loans in 2021, despite protests by senators who say they should be ineligible for the loans.
Mobile clinic to offer ultrasounds outside Utah Planned Parenthood
May 11, 2021 / 15:00 pmThe group Pro-Life Utah will park a mobile ultrasound clinic outside one of the largest abortion clinics in the state, it announced this week.
Catholic Charities Arlington sees growing interest in adoption
May 8, 2021 / 05:00 amA spokesperson for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington says the organization has seen a growing interest from prospective adoptive parents.
House Republicans could have a new conference chair next week - is she pro-life?
May 7, 2021 / 16:00 pmTop House Republicans moved this week to oust Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as head of the GOP conference, and are likely to replace her with the Trump-backed Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.).
Catholic bishops oppose Texas gun bill that ‘advances a culture of violence’
May 5, 2021 / 10:00 amCatholic bishops in Texas have voiced opposition to a bill allowing certain adults to carry handguns without permits, which they say “advances a culture of violence.”
How churches can respond to the COVID-19 mental health crisis
Apr 29, 2021 / 07:00 amWith concerns that suicide rates are rising in communities of color during the pandemic, Catholic mental health workers say the church can play a key role in response.
International pro-life groups concerned about USAID nominee
Apr 28, 2021 / 19:05 pmPro-life advocates are concerned over the nomination of Samantha Power to head a critical United States international aid agency.
How does the ability to ‘shop’ for a vaccine impact decision-making for Catholics?
Apr 8, 2021 / 10:00 amWith coronavirus vaccination sites allowing people to “shop” for a particular vaccine, one ethicist said this can help Americans make prudential decisions.
Kentucky bishops applaud passage of school choice bill
Mar 30, 2021 / 15:00 pmKentucky lawmakers voted Monday evening to override Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of school choice legislation.
USCCB urges lawmakers to oppose amendment that could require government funding of abortion
Mar 15, 2021 / 15:00 pmThe U.S. bishops’ conference is urging congressional lawmakers to oppose the proposed Equal Rights Amendment, a measure they say could threaten religious freedom and fund abortion.