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Election 2023: Even in Southern states, abortion is a top issue
In both Kentucky and Mississippi’s gubernatorial races, big money is being spent by pro-abortion factions in traditionally Republican strongholds. Read more
Democratic senators ask Biden administration to mandate coverage of OTC birth control
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in July approved the first nonprescription oral contraceptive, called “Opill.” Read more
Are these the best and worst states for religious freedom?
First Liberty Institute released its analysis Wednesday ranking all 50 states based on how free its residents are to practice... Read more
Sen. Tuberville refuses to back down on his block on military promotions
Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville defied both Democrats and several Republicans in an hourslong debate on the Senate floor Wednesday night. Read more
Ohio abortion supporters outraise pro-life side 3 to 1 ahead of November referendum
Supporters of the effort to enshrine a right to abortion in the Ohio Constitution outraised their pro-life opponents by a... Read more
Brooklyn bishop ‘appalled’ over music video shot in Catholic church, will investigate
Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan said he is “appalled” that a church there was used to shoot a provocative music video,... Read more
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Cardinal Dolan condemns religious hatred, urges people to ‘stand courageously for peace’
New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan this week condemned what he said were “outbreaks of religious hatred” in the United... Read more
FBI director: Religious hate crimes against Jewish population ‘wildly disproportionate’
The FBI director said the attacks were coming “from racially and ethnically motivated violent extremists,” including “ISIS-inspired violent extremists.” Read more
U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
The proposed guidance advises that sex-based harassment can include harassment based on a “woman’s reproductive decisions” or gender identity. Read more
Texas school choice bill draws support from state Catholic conference
Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that he had reached an agreement with Texas House leadership on the school choice bill. Read more
Pro-abortion vandals target Ohio Catholic churches, schools before Issue 1 vote
One church was defaced with pro-abortion messages spray-painted on a window and more than a dozen other church properties had... Read more
Virginia Gov. Youngkin issues directive to combat antisemitism
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin this week issued a directive meant to combat what the Republican executive called “hatred, intolerance, and... Read more
‘The Chosen’ Christmas special is a ‘beautiful experience,’ show’s creator says
On Nov. 1 the hit Christian series “The Chosen” released the trailer to its upcoming Christmas special, one that will... Read more
New Orleans Archdiocese to close 10% of parishes, merge others
This consolidation is the archdiocese's largest restructuring plan since the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Read more
What is the process for canonization? A guide for All Saints’ Day
On the day the Church celebrates the Church triumphant in heaven, we take a closer look at the formal process... Read more
UNICEF director warns of looming ‘catastrophe’ in Gaza as water supplies dwindle
The director warned this week of a looming humanitarian disaster in Gaza as clean drinking water supplies reportedly dwindle to... Read more
Kansas judge blocks several state pro-life laws ahead of 2024 trial
Pro-life advocates had predicted that the state’s abortion regulations would be struck down after the defeat of a pro-life ballot... Read more
Vatican agrees to review closures of two St. Louis parishes amid archdiocesan restructuring
Both parishes had been subsumed into others in recent months, creating new parish groupings. Read more
‘A cinematic meditation’: Catholic film on religious life in U.S. theaters Nov. 2
A new documentary on Catholic religious life will be shown in movie theaters across the U.S. for a one-night release... Read more
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
Issue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,”... Read more
