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North Carolina court strikes down restrictions on in-home chemical abortions
Here’s a look at abortion-related developments that took place in Washington and in various U.S. states this week. Read more
Kentucky parish offers scheduled appointments for same-sex blessings
Historic St. Paul Catholic Church in downtown Lexington says on its website that “same-sex couples who would like a blessing”... Read more
Remembering 3 heroic chaplains on the 80th anniversary of D-Day
The extraordinary courage of these clergymen should never be forgotten. Read more
U.S. Catholic bishops’ migration committee slams Biden’s border security order
The head of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Migration denounced President Joe Biden’s latest executive action... Read more
Senate rejects ‘Trojan horse’ Right to Contraception Act
The legislation failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to move forward, in a 51 to 39 vote. Most... Read more
Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools, judge finds
A federal court ruled Tuesday that the state’s decision to exclude Catholic preschools was unconstitutional. Read more
Why is June the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus?
Jesus appeared to Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1673 and began revealing ways to venerate his Sacred Heart. Read more
Democrat-led Senate panel scrutinizes pro-life laws ahead of election
The June 4 Health, Education, and Labor Committee hearing invited four pro-abortion witnesses and two pro-life witnesses. Read more
Catholic priest injured in Chicago shooting after confronting car thieves
The shooting took place outside the Jesuit residence of the priest and 15 other Jesuits who serve St. Ignatius College... Read more
Melinda Gates, a Catholic, to give millions to fund abortion throughout the world
Gates, who has written fondly about her Catholic upbringing, said last week she is giving multimillion-dollar donations to abortion-supporting groups. Read more
Catholic University of America debuts 25-acre solar array, one of the largest in region
The 42 rows of nearly 15,000 solar panels located on the grounds of the university’s West Campus will provide six... Read more
Corpus Christi processions sweep the nation amid National Eucharistic Revival
The Corpus Christi processions took place at a time when the Catholic Church in the U.S. is embarking on a... Read more
Pope Francis praises Father James Martin’s book on the resurrection of Lazarus
Pope Francis wrote that Martin’s book serves as a reminder that “Jesus isn’t afraid of our death, or our sin.” Read more
Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’
The e-learning program helps educate religious women on how to protect children and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse situations. Read more
In Title IX lawsuit, Texas professors say they won’t accommodate students who get abortions
New U.S. Department of Education regulations prohibit “discriminating” against a woman for choosing to have an abortion. Read more
On tap at 2024 Society of Catholic Scientists convention: AI, evolution, and the nature of faith
What does the development of artificial intelligence say about the human soul? The 2024 convention of the Society of Catholic... Read more
Jersey Shore children encounter Jesus at stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
The diocesan event was designed especially to bring awareness to school children about the real presence of Jesus in the... Read more
Puerto Rico bishops’ conference issues 2024 election reflection
The bishops of Puerto Rico have published a pastoral message ahead of this year’s Nov. 5 elections in the U.S. Read more
Lawsuit: Los Angeles Co. Fire Dept. ‘retaliated’ against Christian employee who refused to raise Pride flag
A Christian employee has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles County Fire Department over his refusal to raise a... Read more
Another elderly pro-life activist sentenced to two years in prison
Paulette Harlow, 75, was sentenced to two years in jail Friday after being convicted last November of participating in a... Read more
