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New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program
The program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling,... Read more
Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill
The Department of Justice filed the appeal on Friday to prevent limits on the abortion pill mifepristone. Read more
New Orleans Archdiocese says parishes will be asked to help pay for clergy abuse settlements
Archbishop Gregory Aymond announced that parishes, schools, and ministries will have to help pay out the archdiocese’s clergy abuse claims. Read more
Hall of Famer Tony Dungy corrects ‘SportsCenter’: Coco Gauff ‘was praying’
Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy took issue with the way ESPN’s “SportsCenter” described tennis player Gauff’s actions following... Read more
91-year-old ex-priest indicted in New Orleans for alleged rape of boy in 1970s
Lawrence Hecker was indicted on charges of aggravated rape, aggravated kidnapping, an aggravated crime against nature, and theft by a... Read more
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of sex abuse cases
The primary purpose of the investigation is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse,” the Swiss Bishops’ Conference announced. Read more
Catholic ‘cult’ in California: What do we know?
Reports emerged earlier this month about alleged sexual abuse that purportedly took place at a commune run by a Catholic... Read more
‘God was with us on the stairwell’: A hero of 9/11 finds his vocation
The trial of that day, and in the years that followed, uncovered a trial of faith for Deacon Paul Carris. Read more
Graduate school hopes new education program will help with ‘renewal’ of Catholic schooling
The Augustine Institute in Denver will launch its new master’s degree in Catholic education in October to help renew Catholic... Read more
Theology of the Body Parent School equips parents to teach truth about human sexuality
Through a series of age-appropriate mini-magazines, the new program helps to equip parents to be the primary educators of their... Read more
American professor who founded school in Artsakh says Christians there are starving
Siobhan Nash-Marshall, founder of the Christians in Need Foundation, spoke to CNA about her work in the Nagorno-Karabakh region (Artsakh). Read more
‘Miracle’ at Catholic school leads cancer survivor to launch pediatric charity foundation
Bryce Newman’s story of healing and serving others is a testament to the power of prayer and God’s love. Read more
‘Gender affirmation’ must be a factor in child custody fights, California Legislature says
The bill says California courts’ child custody decisions must consider whether a parent affirms a child’s “gender identity or gender... Read more
California becomes first state to declare ‘Transgender History Month’
The recognition of the month is meant to “create a culture led by research, education, and scholarly recognition of the... Read more
Washington Nationals pitcher Trevor Williams invites religious sisters for ‘Ladies Night’
Trevor Williams invited women from various religious orders to the event, which included free tickets to the game and refreshments. Read more
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
In a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” Read more
Settlement: Catholic bookstore exempt from Jacksonville trans pronoun mandate in Florida
“Free speech is for everyone,” said Hal Frampton, senior counsel for Alliance Defending Freedom, which represented the bookstore in the... Read more
Filipino priests acquitted of sedition charges
Father Albert Alejo, SJ, and Father Flaviano “Flavie” Villanueva, a priest of the Society of the Divine Word, were acquitted... Read more
Two Catholic universities among the worst for free speech in America, watchdog says
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression listed both Georgetown University and Fordham University near the bottom. Read more
UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime
Home Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics. Read more
