Articles by Peter Pinedo
Religious Freedom Institute honors Tom Farr, champion of those persecuted for their faith
Jan 27, 2023 / 07:00 amThe Religious Freedom Institute announced the retirement as president of Tom Farr and the appointment of his successor Eric Patterson on Tuesday.
Here’s what American Catholics in the pews have done to help relief efforts in Ukraine
Jan 27, 2023 / 06:00 am“When the first bombs struck Ukraine nearly a year ago, aid was already coming in from Catholics in the United States,” the U.S. bishops said.
Alabama governor adds another layer of protection to religious freedom
Jan 25, 2023 / 13:30 pm“As governor, I will always protect the rights of Alabamians and ensure they are free to exercise their beliefs as provided in the Constitution,” Gov. Kay Ivey said.
Ukrainian interfaith group’s efforts a ‘concrete testimony of peace,’ Pope Francis says
Jan 25, 2023 / 11:30 amPope Francis expressed his support for the group of leaders representing different churches and religious organizations in Ukraine.
Biden vows to increase abortion pill access on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Jan 23, 2023 / 12:30 pmPresident Joe Biden issued a memorandum on Sunday directing federal agencies to support wider access to abortion pills.
‘Because love is the answer’: Pre-March for Life rally fires up young crowd
Jan 20, 2023 / 13:25 pmAn estimated 3,500 people, including many young people, filled an indoor sports arena Jan. 20 for the first-ever Life Fest rally.
Supreme Court failed to find source of leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade
Jan 19, 2023 / 14:00 pmThe Supreme Court announced today that it has failed to find the person responsible for the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
Catholic astronomers: Newly discovered planet a testament to Earth’s ‘startling uniqueness’
Jan 19, 2023 / 12:45 pmCatholic scientists from the Vatican Observatory and Benedictine College hailed the discovery of the planet as a testament “to the marvels of God’s creation.”
Iowa diocese bans use of puberty blockers, transgender pronouns in schools and parishes
Jan 18, 2023 / 11:00 amThe Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa, has banned the use of puberty-blocking drugs, transgender pronouns, and the use of bathrooms opposite of one’s biological sex.
Supreme Court set to hear case of postal worker who refused to work Sundays
Jan 17, 2023 / 13:17 pmGerald Groff sued the U.S. Postal Service, arguing that he was wrongfully targeted because of his religious convictions.
GOP-led ‘weaponization’ committee to investigate arrests of pro-lifers
Jan 13, 2023 / 12:28 pmThe subcommittee is expected to investigate the FBI’s use of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act to target and arrest pro-life activists.
Rampant porn use causing ‘toxic lack of masculinity,’ Catholic speaker warns
Jan 11, 2023 / 15:15 pmNearly three out of four teens have used pornography, with 12 being the average age of first exposure, a new report says.
This U.S. city is fighting gun violence with posters that say 'Thou shalt not kill’
Jan 10, 2023 / 15:30 pmAs the nation’s capital is rocked by soaring homicide numbers, community activists have begun a campaign to place thousands of signs across the city.
El Paso bishop meets with Biden, warns of ‘suffering’ to result from new immigration policy
Jan 9, 2023 / 14:00 pmBishop Mark Seitz handed President Joe Biden a a Sacred Heart holy card on which a migrant child on the Mexico side had written a prayer.
South Carolina Supreme Court strikes down state’s 6-week abortion ban
Jan 6, 2023 / 16:15 pmThe 3-2 decision Thursday said that the law violated the right to privacy in the state’s constitution.
American Catholics remember Benedict XVI’s singular brilliance, love for beauty
Jan 6, 2023 / 12:55 pm“You can’t understand him simply as a brain. You have to understand him as a person who had a real capacity for love,” said Francis Maier of the late pope.
Here’s how to pray the U.S. bishops’ special novena for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Jan 4, 2023 / 18:46 pmThe novena asks God “to bestow his infinite mercy on the man who served the Church as Bishop of Rome.”
Benedict XVI’s theology summed up by his last words, says theologian
Jan 4, 2023 / 14:00 pmTo theologian Chad Pecknold, the hallmark of all Benedict XVI’s teaching is “that encounter with Jesus Christ [that] is divine charity.”
FDA changes policy to allow abortion pills to be sold at pharmacies
Jan 4, 2023 / 11:20 amThe Food and Drug Administration officially changed its policy to allow pharmacies, such as CVS and Walgreens, to sell mifepristone.
Archbishop Broglio visits Ukraine, promises American solidarity
Jan 3, 2023 / 17:00 pmArchbishop Timothy Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, offered messages of encouragement and solidarity.