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Woman charged with vandalizing Miami Catholic church, desecrating altar
According to police, Alfa Illescas, 44, was caught on security cameras spray-painting the words “perverts,” “pigs,” and “liars” on the... Read more
Office of Gov. Ron DeSantis confirms sending migrants to Catholic Charities in California
Amid criticism and calls for investigation into “kidnapping,” the Florida Division of Emergency Management said the migrants’ travels were “voluntary.” Read more
Florida bishops plead with DeSantis to spare life of death row inmate
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops appealed to the governor to grant a stay and commute convicted murderer Duane Owen’s... Read more
Mutilated animals left on pro-life pregnancy center’s property in Orlando
Staff at the center, which offers free pregnancy services to mostly minority women, discovered the deceased animals in front of... Read more
Florida bill to protect moral, religious beliefs of doctors, payors signed into law
The new law forbids employers from taking action against employees who refuse to provide services based on a conscience-based objection. Read more
Bishops condemn Florida’s dropping of unanimous jury requirement for death penalty cases
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill April 20 allowing prisoners in the state to be sentenced to death without... Read more
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, won’t go into effect until court decision
Even though the bill passed, the law cannot be enacted unless the Florida Supreme Court upholds the state’s current 15-week... Read more
Miami archbishop says Florida immigration bill criminalizes ‘empathy’ toward the undocumented
A representative of all eight of Florida’s bishops testified against the bill last month, saying that such a law would... Read more
Will lawsuits expose ‘Jane’s Revenge’? Alleged Florida vandals on the defense
Florida lawsuits may uncover more details about the radical pro-abortion group, with alleged perpetrators facing substantial legal penalties. Read more
Florida Senate passes 6-week abortion ban, but court will have final say
Whether the new abortion ban becomes law hinges on what the Florida’s Supreme Court decides regarding a Watergate-era “right to... Read more
A magical shrine: Orlando basilica ministers to Catholics visiting Disney World
The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe is a spiritual oasis nestled amid limitless dining,... Read more
Abortion activists at Florida university charged with assaulting police officers
According to the police arrest report, one of the arrested repeatedly shoved a police officer in attempts to resist arrest. Read more
Biden calls bans on transgender treatments for children ‘close to sinful’
President Joe Biden criticized Florida’s regulation of transgender medical care for children and ban on gender ideology in the classroom. Read more
Florida woman charged with murder sues state over wrongful imprisonment of her unborn baby
A pregnant woman being held in a Florida jail pending the outcome of a second-degree murder charge against her is... Read more
DeSantis criticized for running ‘God made a fighter ad’
Critics mocked the ad for being the “gospel of the Ron DeSantis re-election campaign.” Read more
Catholic Charities helps to pick up the pieces after Hurricane Ian
Local and national Catholic Charities agencies are working to assess needs and provide aid after Hurricane Ian devastated Florida’s Gulf... Read more
Florida Catholic schools prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Ian with action and prayer
Catholic schools of all levels are taking measures to keep their students safe amid the imminent arrival of Hurricane Ian. Read more
Florida bishop calls for prayers ahead of Hurricane Ian
Bishop Gregory L. Parkes of St. Petersburg asked for prayers for “protection during the storm.” Read more
Florida priest and parish administrator embezzled $1.5 million from parish, police say
The Diocese of Palm Beach contacted the police department in December 2021, raising concerns about a fraudulent bank account and... Read more
Pope Francis names Arkansas priest to lead Diocese of St. Augustine
Bishop-elect Erik Pohlmeier succeeds 76-year-old Bishop Felipe J. Estévez. Read more
