Articles by Peter Pinedo
Scottish bishops: Assisted suicide leads to culture of ‘death on demand’
Aug 19, 2024 / 16:20 pmIf passed an assisted-dying bill in Scotland would allow terminally ill adults over 16 to be provided with assistance in ending their own lives.
Biden’s Title IX gender-identity protections have been blocked in 26 states: What to know
Aug 19, 2024 / 12:00 pmThe new guidelines prohibit any policy that “prevents a person from participating in an education program or activity consistent with their gender identity.”
Montana ends parental consent requirement for minors getting abortions
Aug 15, 2024 / 18:00 pmThe Montana Supreme Court said the parental consent for abortions law “violates the fundamental right of a minor to control their body and destiny.”
Arizona Supreme Court says state can use ‘unborn human’ in abortion vote explainer
Aug 15, 2024 / 15:19 pmHere’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week.
French government warns of ‘very high’ terrorist threat on Catholic solemnity
Aug 14, 2024 / 17:22 pmAccording to BFMTV, the French minister of the interior instructed local officials to advise Christian leaders on preventative security measures.
Catholic Charities appeals Wisconsin ruling blocking its religious tax exemption
Aug 13, 2024 / 19:18 pmCatholic Charities of the Diocese of Superior argued caring for those in need is part of its religious mission.
American support for euthanasia based on ‘false dichotomy,’ Catholic researcher says
Aug 13, 2024 / 16:16 pmA poll found that 71% support legalized euthanasia in the U.S., but Dr. Scott French believes Americans’ support for euthanasia is based on misleading questions.
What is the Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter and why is it flourishing?
Aug 12, 2024 / 06:00 amDespite the rapidly secularizing culture in the U.S., many of the ordinariate’s parishes, known for their reverent liturgies and respect for tradition, are flourishing.
Catholic school safe environment coordinator fired after arrest for possessing child porn
Aug 8, 2024 / 17:36 pmJohn Denzel, 60, conducted background checks and coordinated the parish and school’s “Protecting God’s Children” sexual abuse awareness course.
Planned Parenthood of New York scales back abortions, citing financial problems
Aug 8, 2024 / 13:56 pmHere’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week.
U.S. bishops announce new office for justice and peace
Aug 7, 2024 / 17:08 pmThe new Secretariat for Justice and Peace will focus its efforts on sharing Catholic social teaching and advocating for peace and justice in the U.S. and internationally.
Cardinal Gregory stresses need for unity at Outreach LGBTQ conference
Aug 7, 2024 / 16:08 pmCardinal Wilton Gregory shared his hopes that the conference would advance the goal of making the Church and the nation “stronger, holier, and more welcoming.”
Significant rise in unsupervised abortions in 2023, new study finds
Aug 6, 2024 / 06:00 amThere was a significant increase in unsupervised abortion attempts from 2021 to 2023, a new study by the American Medical Association reveals.
U.S. State Department acknowledges possible misuse of funds to promote atheism
Aug 5, 2024 / 06:00 amHouse Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul is demanding the State Department disclose how much it knew about a pro-atheist organization.
John Michael Talbot’s latest album ‘Late Have I Loved You’ inspired by near-death experience
Aug 3, 2024 / 06:00 amThe singer-songwriter says a powerful near-death experience in 2017 changed his life and inspired his new album.
Pregnancy center sues California attorney general for ‘attack’ on free exercise of religion
Aug 2, 2024 / 18:11 pmHere’s a roundup of pro-life-related developments in the U.S. this week.
Bill to expand child tax credit to $2,000 fails in Senate
Aug 2, 2024 / 14:21 pmThe measure would increase the IRS child tax credit from the current amount of $1,600 to $2,000 per child in 2025.
Three more pro-life activists sentenced under FACE Act
Jul 31, 2024 / 18:02 pmJames Zastrow, Eva Zastrow, and Paul Place were sentenced to 90 days in home detention and three years of probation for a “rescue” attempt in Tennessee.
Laws to protect children from online exploitation passed by Senate
Jul 31, 2024 / 14:32 pmThe bills, titled the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act, passed the Senate in a 91-3 vote on Tuesday.
Texas sues Biden administration over rule removing parental consent for minor contraceptive access
Jul 29, 2024 / 17:00 pmAccording to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the new HHS policy undermines Texas law and current legal precedent.