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Banks pull scholarship support over Christian schools' LGBT policies
Two major banks withdrew support for a Florida scholarship program this week after deciding that the policies of some participating Christian... Read more
U.S. bishops say death row inmate likely innocent, call for new trial
The U.S. bishops’ conference and the bishops of Florida are calling for a Florida death row inmate to be given... Read more
Florida bishops ask governor to stay planned execution
The Catholic bishops of Florida have called on Governor Ron DeSantis to halt the scheduled execution of James Dailey, who is... Read more
Appeals court orders further review of Florida abortion waiting period
The 1st District Court of Appeals in Florida has overturned a circuit court ruling which deemed a 24-hour waiting period... Read more
Florida Catholic Conference asks governor to halt execution of serial killer
The Catholic bishops of Florida are calling on the state’s governor to spare the life of Bobby Joe Long, a... Read more
'Have to kill me first': Florida woman refuses to remove Guadalupe from mobile home
Millie Francis almost died once. She’s willing to do it again. This time, she says, it would be for Our... Read more
Anti-religious freedom grants target Georgia, Florida, N.M., Texas
Four states, including Texas and Florida, are in the crosshairs of an anti-religious freedom funders’ network that coordinated the successful... Read more
With inmate's fate unclear, Florida bishops pray to end death penalty
The Catholic bishops of Florida have asked for continued prayers for an end to the death penalty following the stay... Read more
'Senseless violence and horrifying evil'—Archbishop Wenski urges prayers for Parkland
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami urged Broward County to unity, mutual support, and strength after a shooting at Marjory Stoneman... Read more
Florida resolution could label pornography a 'public health risk'
A proposed resolution in Florida would declare pornography a public health risk, allowing for greater education and research into the... Read more
Florida lawmakers consider mandatory ‘marriage prep’ guide
A bill presented to the Florida House of Representatives on Jan. 8 would require couples to review a state-published “Healthy... Read more
As Florida execution approaches, bishops urge governor to take pro-life path
An imminent execution scheduled for this week is the wrong path, said Florida’s Catholic bishops, urging the governor of the... Read more
Florida's abortion waiting period law awaits further testimony in courts
The attorney general of Florida has been given 60 days to gather evidence and testimonies in defense of a 2015... Read more
Pope taps Tallahassee bishop to lead St. Petersburg diocese
On Monday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Bishop Gregory Parkes of Pensacola-Tallahassee as the new head of... Read more
How the Church is fighting Zika virus in the US
With Zika virus reaching the continental U.S. in recent weeks, scientists are scrambling to find a cure and a vaccine.... Read more
Archbishop Wenski exhorts new Florida bishop to give hope
As Bishop Gregory L. Parkes was ordained a bishop and installed as head of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee on June... Read more
