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New movie depicts story of how a small church changed the lives of 77 foster children
“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” tells the story of a small community in East Texas that came... Read more
Oregon mother appeals court ruling in religious discrimination adoption case
Jessica Bates filed a federal lawsuit against the state’s Department of Human Services earlier this year after she was denied... Read more
Massachusetts wrongly rejected Catholic foster parent applicants, lawsuit charges
The lawsuit contends that a couple was denied approval to become foster parents because they hold to Catholic teaching on... Read more
Parents who lost daughter in accident find joy in adoption ‘God has always been there’
Biological parents to two daughters and two sons, Bruce and Lisa Alexander first considered adoption after their youngest was born.... Read more
Adoption Month: Meet the birth mom who chose life after God saved hers
Kelly was eight months pregnant, lying in the street, ready to die. That’s when she heard a small voice speak... Read more
Pope Francis on adoption: ‘Every child that arrives is God’s gift’
‘Every baby, in every case, and in whatever situation is to be welcomed,’ the pope says in a new video. Read more
Religious freedom advocates express optimism after Fulton decision
Religious freedom advocates on Monday applauded a recent Supreme Court decision, arguing it heralds a positive outlook for religious freedom... Read more
Supreme Court sides unanimously with Catholic Social Services in religious freedom case
The Supreme Court on Thursday decided unanimously in favor of Catholic Social Services in its lawsuit against the city of... Read more
Catholic Charities Arlington sees growing interest in adoption
A spokesperson for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington says the organization has seen a growing interest from prospective... Read more
Leading Christian adoption agency changes policy, will now work with same-sex couples nationwide
A leading Christian adoption agency will now work with same-sex couples looking to foster or adopt children, in a change... Read more
Hungary defines family as having a mother and a father
Hungary’s Parliament passed a law Tuesday defining the family as having a woman as the mother and a man as... Read more
Arlington bishop highlights work of Catholic Charities during National Adoption Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has called on Catholics to support adoptive families, while recognizing the important work of faith-based... Read more
Supreme Court adoption case could have national impact on religious liberty
Gail Blais and her husband James wanted to adopt her biological great-granddaughter, who is now just over one year old... Read more
Christian adoption agency in NY receives temporary protection from court
A district court this week issued a temporary injunction protecting a faith-based adoption provider from being shut down by the... Read more
Democratic US Senator opposes Amy Coney Barrett confirmation over IVF
A US Senator on Friday sent a letter to her colleagues urging them to vote against the confirmation of Amy... Read more
New York court case could signal hope for faith based adoption agencies
A federal court ruling in New York this week could point to eventual victory at the Supreme Court for Catholic... Read more
Worldwide, children living in institutional care do better with families, Lancet commission says
The millions of children separated from their families around the world would do best in a family environment, not institutional... Read more
Trump signs order to support work with faith groups on adoption
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday to bolster the federal government’s work with community and faith-based groups... Read more
Tenn governor to sign bill protecting faith-based adoption agencies
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Jan. 15 that he intends to sign into law a bill to protect adoption organizations... Read more
Greensburg adoption, foster program shuts down amid legal battle
Catholic adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania are continuing to close their doors as Catholic Social Services of the... Read more
