Articles by Peter Pinedo
California Jewish families fight for equal rights in education of disabled children
Aug 15, 2023 / 15:40 pmAfter a judge dismissed their case, the families are continuing their suit against a law that allows families with disabled children in secular schools to be reimbursed.
New Jersey court rules Catholic school can require teachers to follow Catholic teaching
Aug 15, 2023 / 13:10 pmThe New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously upheld a Catholic school’s ability to enforce an employee code of conduct in line with Catholic moral teaching.
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. flip-flops on abortion
Aug 14, 2023 / 12:25 pmRobert F. Kennedy Jr. told reporters he would support a three-month federal abortion ban but later appeared to walk back that position.
Is Nicaragua’s Bishop Álvarez still alive? A U.S. congressman demands proof
Aug 11, 2023 / 10:45 am“I call on President Ortega to provide proof to the international community that Bishop Álvarez is still alive,” said Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey.
Muslim, Christian parents rally outside Maryland courthouse for students’ religious rights
Aug 10, 2023 / 12:05 pmParents are fighting back against the Montgomery County Board of Education for mandating instruction of materials the parents say conflict with their faith.
Armenian Christians trapped and facing genocide: an explainer
Aug 9, 2023 / 14:00 pmOver 120,000 Christian Armenians are currently trapped behind a blockade of the Nagorno-Karabakh region maintained by Muslim-majority Azerbaijan.
Knights of Columbus ‘Ladies Program’ recognizes women as key ‘influencers’
Aug 8, 2023 / 08:00 amMore than 500 women attended the program, which highlighted the sacrifices Knights’ wives make and the key role they play as “women of influence.”
Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly has a plan to deepen the faith lives of Catholic men
Aug 7, 2023 / 15:20 pmThe Knights of Columbus has launched new initiatives to help Catholic laymen deepen their spiritual lives and find authentic Catholic brotherhood.
A young Knight of Columbus on ‘Christian masculinity’ and the future of the Church
Aug 2, 2023 / 14:00 pm“There is no greater authentic masculinity than protecting those who are more vulnerable than you,” said Miguel Flores, a young Knight of Columbus.
Patrick Kelly to Knights’ convention: Catholic men have ‘a duty to protect families’
Aug 2, 2023 / 08:45 amSupreme Knight Patrick Kelly urged the assembled to stand strong as men of faith amid new challenges facing the Catholic Church today.
Knights of Columbus Supreme Convention kicks off with Ukrainian brothers’ concert
Aug 2, 2023 / 06:00 amScythian rocked a completely packed house full of over 2,000 Knights of Columbus and their families Monday night in Orlando, Florida.
How St. Ignatius of Loyola became the patron saint of soldiers
Jul 31, 2023 / 02:15 amFrom its beginnings, the Jesuits, as established by Ignatius and his companions, held a militaristic mindset of dedication and service to God and his Church.
Senate passes defense bill without pro-life, transgender care amendments
Jul 28, 2023 / 12:11 pmThe vote sets up a standoff between the Senate and House as they try to hammer out a compromise version of the normally noncontroversial legislation.
California federal judge blocks Biden’s ‘asylum ban’
Jul 27, 2023 / 14:10 pmReferred to by some as a “transit ban,” the policy, which took effect May 11, automatically denied asylum to migrants who cross the border illegally.
California Jewish families sue state for discriminating against religious disabled children
Jul 26, 2023 / 10:00 amUnder a California law, religious students with special needs are not allowed to access special funding if they attend religious schools.
African National Eucharistic Congress ‘sparking hope’ for revival
Jul 24, 2023 / 15:50 pmAmong the many pilgrims to this year’s Congress was a 25-person delegation from the Diocese of St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
‘My mission is to form saints,’ speaker at National Black Catholic Congress says
Jul 21, 2023 / 13:50 pmFather Josh Johnson joined thousands of participants at a conference that celebrates Black Catholics and seeks to better understand their spiritual needs.
Bishops urge Congress to pass bill granting asylum to Afghans who helped U.S. during war
Jul 20, 2023 / 10:45 amThe Afghan Adjustment Act was introduced in the Senate and House on July 13.
House chairman: State Department is giving religious freedom violators ‘a pass’
Jul 19, 2023 / 12:50 pm“I am concerned that the U.S. State Department is not using all the tools provided to hold guilty parties accountable,” said Chairman Chris Smith.
Judge temporarily blocks Iowa heartbeat law
Jul 18, 2023 / 08:30 amThe judge’s order means that abortion remains legal in Iowa for up to 20 weeks of pregnancy while legal challenges work their way through the courts.