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Mississippi passes law to protect minors from transgender procedures
Gov. Tate Reeves signed legislation that prohibits gender transition procedures to anyone under the age of 18. Read more
Pope Francis, Biden commend ‘peacemaker’ Bishop O’Connell as memorial services begin
The messages came at the start of memorial services for the late Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, who was murdered in... Read more
Merrick Garland grilled on anti-Catholic, pro-abortion bias during Senate hearing
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday fielded questions from lawmakers regarding alleged anti-Catholic, anti-pro-life bias within the DOJ and FBI. Read more
West Virginia passes Religious Freedom Restoration Act
The bill guarantees West Virginians’ freedom from any state interference that may “substantially burden a person’s right to exercise of... Read more
Bishop Paprocki pens essay imagining ‘heretical’ cardinals, quoting San Diego’s McElroy
In a Feb. 28 essay published in First Things, Bishop Thomas Paprocki criticized the words of McElroy pertaining to worthiness... Read more
Pro-life OB-GYNs are banned from hosting exhibit booth at medical conference
Leaders of the pro-life doctors’ group arrived at the conference in Maryland only to be told that their exhibit booth... Read more
Catholic bookstore sues Jacksonville over law it says is a trans pronoun mandate
A Catholic bookstore in Jacksonville, Florida, is suing the city to block a law it says violates its constitutional rights. Read more
Here’s how half of U.S. abortions could be stopped this week
A federal Texas judge could stop over half of the abortions happening in the country in what may be the... Read more
U.S. bishops urge senators to oppose revival of the Equal Rights Amendment
The bishops cited possible threats to religious freedom as well as a likelihood the amendment would be used to strike... Read more
Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood
At the end of Black History Month, Catholics would do well to recall that there are currently six African American... Read more
Servant of God Mother Mary Lange and the rich history of Black Catholic religious orders
Two centuries ago, Mary Elizabeth Lange emigrated to the United States from Cuba and joined a friend to offer free... Read more
Albany Diocese limits Latin Masses following new guidance from the Vatican
Effective immediately, parish churches in the diocese are limited in celebrating the Latin Mass in accordance with the “Missale Romanum”... Read more
Ex-cardinal McCarrick asks for dismissal of sex abuse case against him, citing dementia
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, 92, filed a motion in a Massachusetts court claiming he is “legally incompetent” to stand trial. Read more
St. Louis children’s transgender clinic refuses to halt operations amid AG investigation
The transgender clinic has said it will continue to prescribe puberty-blocking drugs to minors despite a whistleblower’s report. Read more
San Diego Diocese denies charges that it hid assets to avoid paying child sexual abuse claims
The Diocese of San Diego has rejected a lawsuit’s allegations that it restructured diocesan properties to hide assets from sexual... Read more
As we forgive: a Lenten pastoral note from Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver
Forgiveness is “desperately needed to renew our society,” writes Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver in a new pastoral note. Read more
Why the ‘microschool’ model is working in three LA Catholic schools
The Microschools Network was the inspiration of archdiocesesan school officials who saw celebrities paying high prices to send their kids... Read more
Harrison Butker opens up about his Super Bowl-winning kick — and his prayer routine
The Chiefs kicker is outspoken about his Catholic faith, his pro-life convictions, and his devotion to the Traditional Latin Mass. Read more
Knights of Columbus’ new film on humanitarian crisis in Ukraine: Here’s how to watch
The documentary film “In Solidarity with Ukraine” premieres Feb. 26 and will run for six weeks on ABC-affiliated stations across... Read more
Massachusetts Democrat official faces backlash for comments about disabled children, abortion
Michael Hugo, chairman for the Framingham Democratic Committee, said he feared disabled children place an undue burden on local taxpayers... Read more
