Peter Pinedo

Peter Pinedo

Peter Pinedo is a former D.C. correspondent for CNA. A graduate of Franciscan University, Peter previously worked for Texas Right to Life. He is a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.

Articles by Peter Pinedo

Kansas and Arizona governors veto bills to protect babies born alive after botched abortions  

Apr 18, 2023 / 08:50 am

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Friday vetoed a “born-alive” infant protection bill a week after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill.

Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on abortion pill as it considers case

Apr 14, 2023 / 15:15 pm

The Supreme Court on Friday placed a five-day suspension on all abortion pill restrictions ordered by lower courts.

Biden administration to appeal to Supreme Court over ruling restricting access to abortion pills

Apr 13, 2023 / 11:20 am

The administration plans to issue an emergency appeal after a federal appeals court allowed a Texas judge’s ruling to severely restrict abortion pill access. 

God or your job? Supreme Court to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays

Apr 12, 2023 / 14:30 pm

Gerald Groff refused to work Sundays so that he could abide by the Third Commandment, to “keep holy the sabbath day.”

Democratic governors stockpile abortion pills in response to Texas FDA ruling

Apr 11, 2023 / 15:20 pm

The governors of New York, Washington, Massachusetts, and California revealed they have begun stockpiling years’ worth of chemical abortion supplies.

A Texas judge suspended abortion pill approval. Does that mean they are illegal?

Apr 11, 2023 / 13:15 pm

By issuing a “stay,” the judge’s ruling will block the FDA’s abortion pill approval as unlawful.

6 hot-button issues Pope Francis and Gen Z confront in new Disney doc

Apr 7, 2023 / 14:00 pm

Among the group of 20- to 25-year-olds were Catholics, Protestants, atheists, agnostics, and one Muslim. Each has a unique problem with either the Church or God.

The first hyper-realistic body of Christ based on the Holy Shroud is on exhibit in Spain

Apr 7, 2023 / 03:00 am

An exhibition of the first hyper-realistic recreation of the body of Christ based on data obtained from the Shroud of Turin is at Granada’s cathedral this Holy Week.

A monk’s radical proposal for college today: ‘We’re convinced there is objective truth to be learned’ 

Apr 6, 2023 / 12:15 pm

To Abbot Placid Solari, a Benedictine monk who serves as Belmont Abbey’s chancellor, the Catholic faith and college naturally go together.

Here’s how to make a Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday

Apr 5, 2023 / 14:00 pm

The Thursday before Easter, Catholics around the world practice an ancient Lenten tradition: a Holy Thursday devotion known as the “Seven Churches Visitation.”

Baltimore archbishop addresses clergy child abuse ahead of expected public report

Apr 4, 2023 / 15:42 pm

Baltimore Archbishop William Lori in a letter to parishioners Monday addressed “the evil of child abuse” ahead of the expected release of a attorney general report.

Pope Francis to wash juvenile prisoners’ feet this Holy Thursday

Apr 3, 2023 / 12:09 pm

Less than a week after being released from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis will preside over Holy Thursday Mass at Casal del Marmo juvenile prison.

Archbishop Cordileone to hold Holy Hour for Cardinal Zen, Jimmy Lai, and Hong Kong

Apr 3, 2023 / 11:00 am

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco will hold a eucharistic Holy Hour and rosary Monday evening for the people of Hong Kong.  

Board game marketed as ‘Christian’ is actually demonic, exorcist warns

Mar 31, 2023 / 08:37 am

A Catholic exorcist is warning Christians to not be fooled and that using the board would be “opening a door that could be dangerous for you.”

U.S. and Canadian bishops join Vatican’s condemnation of colonialist ‘doctrine of discovery’

Mar 30, 2023 / 14:00 pm

The U.S. and Canadian bishops released statements Thursday praising the Vatican’s repudiation of the “doctrine of discovery.”

U.S. bishops ask for prayer for pope’s quick recovery

Mar 30, 2023 / 09:30 am

Following news of Pope Francis’ hospitalization on Wednesday, U.S. bishops asked for prayer for the pontiff’s quick recovery.

U.S. House passes bill to combat forced organ harvesting

Mar 28, 2023 / 15:10 pm

The bill, authored by Catholic Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, had nearly unanimous support, passing in a 412-2 vote. It will now advance to the Senate.

Colorado proposes radically expanding abortion access in the state — again

Mar 28, 2023 / 12:00 pm

If enacted, the three bills would mandate employers fully cover abortions until birth, ban treatments to reverse the abortion pill, and more.

Catholic charity rescues 20 Afghan girls after ISIS attack

Mar 28, 2023 / 09:08 am

The Vulnerable People Project, a Catholic charity based in the United States, is helping 20 teenage Afghan girls build a new life after an ISIS terrorist attack.

Nancy Pelosi criticizes the U.S. Catholic bishops during Georgetown panel discussion

Mar 24, 2023 / 16:12 pm

Former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized the bishops Thursday over their opposition to abortion and transgender treatments for children.