Articles by Peter Pinedo
Omaha archbishop denies sexual abuse accusations
Jul 26, 2024 / 15:40 pmArchbishop George Lucas is one of several dozen priests, nuns, and laymen and laywomen accused of sexual abuse of minors in a series of five separate lawsuits.
Pro-life roundup: Harris pledges to restore Roe v. Wade
Jul 26, 2024 / 10:05 amSince replacing Joe Biden as the presumptive presidential nominee for the Democratic party, Kamala Harris has made abortion a major focus of her campaign.
FBI director denies targeting pro-life activists
Jul 25, 2024 / 14:50 pmFBI Director Christopher Wray denied in his testimony to Congress on Wednesday that the bureau under the Biden administration has been targeting pro-life activists.
Texas attorney general appeals decision in case against Catholic nonprofit
Jul 19, 2024 / 18:16 pmThe attorney general’s office is also going forward with investigations into other border nonprofits he suspects of illegal activity, including Catholic Charities.
Pro-life photojournalist Mark Story remembered as ‘true man of God’ after sudden death
Jul 19, 2024 / 16:52 pmThe pro-life activist and photojournalist best known for his poignant pictures of the “D.C. five” died of a heart attack on Wednesday evening at 52.
Pro-life roundup: Trump says abortion ‘will never be a federal issue again’
Jul 19, 2024 / 13:52 pmIn an interview this week former president Donald Trump reasserted his stance that abortion is exclusively a state issue and said it “will never be a federal issue again.”
Florida warns abortion amendment might ‘negatively affect’ state’s economy
Jul 18, 2024 / 15:26 pmThe state Financial Impact Estimating Conference approved a “financial impact” statement to be placed on the ballot alongside the abortion amendment.
GOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance on why he became Catholic
Jul 17, 2024 / 17:35 pmGOP vice presidential pick J.D. Vance says he “needed grace” and “needed to become a Catholic.”
Republicans demand answers after leaked Army briefing labels pro-lifers ‘terrorists’
Jul 16, 2024 / 17:20 pm“The American people deserve to be assured that these slides truly do not reflect the Army’s views,” said one letter, signed by 87 Senate and House Republicans.
‘Letter from the Americas’ urges Pope Francis to stop Latin Mass bans
Jul 16, 2024 / 16:20 pmPublished on Monday, the letter calls the Latin Mass a “magnificent achievement of civilization” and “part of the common cultural heritage of humanity.”
Is Catholicism dying out among U.S. Hispanics? Latino Catholics weigh in
Jul 15, 2024 / 06:00 amThe future of the Hispanic Catholic Church in the United States is being called into question as reports indicate Latinos, especially those under 30, continue to leave the Church.
Pro-life roundup: Arkansas abortion amendment disqualified
Jul 11, 2024 / 17:25 pmHere’s a roundup of abortion-related developments that took place in the U.S. this week.
‘Worst platform I’ve ever seen’: Conservatives slam Republicans for softening pro-life stance
Jul 11, 2024 / 07:00 amThe National Conservatism Conference’s panel “Beyond Dobbs” focused on the political landscape in the post-Roe v. Wade era.
Pope Francis praises National Eucharistic Revival in the U.S.
Jul 9, 2024 / 16:05 pmIn a letter published Tuesday, Pope Francis said he wished to extend a special blessing to all those attending the National Eucharistic Congress later this month.
Republicans remove ‘right to life’ plank from party platform
Jul 8, 2024 / 16:50 pmThe platform is an aspirational document that is drafted and approved by party delegates during election years. It is meant to outline the party’s policy goals.
Sen. Lankford calls on Republicans to not back down from pro-life stance
Jul 3, 2024 / 16:57 pmHere are the latest developments related to pro-life issues across the country.
Judge throws out Texas lawsuit against nonprofit accused of facilitating illegal immigration
Jul 2, 2024 / 18:00 pmA judge has thrown out Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against Annunciation House, a Catholic migrant shelter.
Nevada tees up abortion vote as pro-lifers continue to fight 2024 ballot measures
Jul 2, 2024 / 16:20 pmIncluding Nevada, six states are set to vote on pro-abortion amendments in November, and seven are considering adding measures to their ballots.
Iowa bishops celebrate as ‘heartbeat’ law goes into effect
Jul 1, 2024 / 16:30 pmThe narrow 4-3 decision, issued in Planned Parenthood v. Iowa on June 28, reversed a lower court’s temporary blockage of the law.
Biden administration criticized for omitting Nigeria from religious persecution watchlist
Jun 28, 2024 / 18:50 pmNina Shea, director of the Center for Religious Freedom at the Hudson Institute, told CNA that the report demonstrates a “broader agenda.”