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Christian aid group applauds investigation into forced conversions, marriages in Pakistan
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has ordered an investigation into the forced conversion of women and girls from the country’s... Read more
South Dakota resumes abortions after 7-month hiatus
Abortions are again being performed in South Dakota, following a seven-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Should prisoners be first, or last in line for COVID vaccine?
As public officials debate whether prison populations should be among the first or last to receive a COVID vaccine, ethicists... Read more
Pro-life is pro-woman, incoming Catholic congresswoman says
The growing number of pro-life women in Congress demonstrates the growing consensus that opposition to abortion is part of a holistic... Read more
Analysis: Is there a road back for Cardinal Becciu?
Despite his attempts to fight his way back to credibility, there seems little prospect of a return to favor for the... Read more
Former Vatican court president Giuseppe Dalla Torre dies at 77
Giuseppe Dalla Torre, a jurist who retired last year after more than 20 years as president of the Vatican City... Read more
Scholar: Paper books essential for kids' developing brains
A Catholic scholar who specializes in dyslexia has warned that children must be exposed to physical books - and not... Read more
Supreme Court vacates ruling on California church closures
The Supreme Court has accepted an appeal by California churches against the state’s coronavirus restrictions, sending the case back to... Read more
Catholic bishops welcome ‘realistic’ new measures for public Masses in France
Bishops in France have welcomed new government measures that will allow more people to attend public Masses during Advent. Read more
Polish Catholic leader to European Parliament: There can be no compromise on the right to life
A Catholic archbishop spoke out Wednesday after the European Parliament passed a resolution condemning Poland’s pro-life laws. Read more
Pope Francis: Disabled people must have access to the sacraments, Catholic parish life
People with disabilities must have access to the sacraments, and as missionary disciples, the ability to be full and active... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released after being held captive for 10 days
A priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria has been released after being held captive for 10 days. Read more
Pope Francis’ ambulance brings free flu shots and coronavirus tests to the homeless
Pope Francis’ charity brought free flu vaccines and coronavirus tests to homeless people living in a town outside Rome on... Read more
Vienna terror attack reportedly intended to target church youth group
A gunman affiliated with the Islamic State had planned to attack a Catholic youth group meeting at a church in... Read more
Payday loan expansion means fast money and cycle of debt for Michigan's poor, bishops say
A Michigan proposal to quadruple the maximum lending amount allowed for payday lenders would exploit the poor and trap many... Read more
New coalition champions spiritual rights of patients
A new coalition seeks to promote the rights of hospital patients to have “reasonable” access to family and clergy during... Read more
NYC mayor de Blasio defends decision not to pay for coronavirus testing at private schools
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is defending his decision not to extend state funding for on-site coronavirus testing... Read more
Hong Kong democracy protestors sentenced to months in prison
Three Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including a Catholic university student, were sentenced to prison on Wednesday for participating in illegal protests. Read more
In landmark ruling, U.K. high court says children unlikely to be able to give informed consent to puberty blockers
The U.K.’s high court ruled Tuesday that children are unlikely to be mature enough to give informed consent to medical... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of Islamist attack in Nigeria that left 30 beheaded
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he was praying for Nigeria following a massacre of at least 110 farmers in which... Read more
