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Despite denials, HHS nominee Xavier Becerra sued to take away nuns' religious freedom rights
Xavier Becerra, US president Joe Biden’s nominee for HHS secretary, did indeed sue to take away the religious exemptions for... Read more
Mexico's bishops hope politicians would be enlightened by Our Lady
In a statement Tuesday responding to media inquiries about US president Joe Biden’s stated devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe,... Read more
HHS nominee won’t say if parents can refuse child’s gender transitioning
A nominee for assistant health secretary on Thursday wouldn’t say if government officials can intervene when parents refuse their child’s... Read more
Health secretary nominee: 'I have never sued any nuns'
On Wednesday, President Biden’s health secretary nominee defended coercive contraceptive and abortion coverage mandates against Catholic nuns, claiming he had... Read more
Former HHS official: Becerra must be questioned over conscience violations
President Biden’s health secretary nominee must be held accountable for forcing California Catholic nuns to cover abortions, said a former... Read more
Health secretary nominee grilled on partial-birth abortion, taxpayer-funded abortion
President Biden’s nominee for health secretary on Tuesday would not commit to preventing federal funding of abortions, and would not... Read more
Archbishop Naumann: Biden’s self-contradictory Catholicism on abortion deserves correction
President Joe Biden’s long self-presentation as a devout Catholic contradicts his strong political stands backing abortion. For Archbishop Joseph Naumann,... Read more
US bishops express support for Biden’s environmental actions
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the US bishops’ domestic justice committee, praised Wednesday President Joe Biden’s environmental... Read more
White House: Biden is delivering on promises by revoking pro-life policies
Asked Wednesday if President Joe Biden intends to work with the pro-life community, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said... Read more
Twitter, Truth and Transgenderism: Catholic outlet suspended for Biden nominee report
Catholic World Report is no longer suspended on Twitter, but the publication is still concerned about the social media giant’s... Read more
Denver archbishop challenges 'pro-choice' Catholics to test their conscience
During his homily on Sunday, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver criticized pro-choice Catholics, adding that if life is not valued... Read more
US bishops urge Biden to reject abortion rights after 'deeply disturbing' statement
President Joe Biden’s statement backing legal abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade drew swift reaction from the U.S.... Read more
In far-reaching executive order, Biden redefines 'sex'
In one of his first acts in office, President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to interpret sex discrimination... Read more
Trump admin proposal a last-ditch effort to offer religious groups SBA loans
A proposal made on the last day of the Trump administration would make religious businesses eligible to receive loans from... Read more
Knights of Columbus affirm Archbishop Gomez' 'balanced and prophetic statement' on inauguration
The head of the Knights of Columbus on Wednesday expressed gratitude for the “balanced and prophetic” statement issued by the... Read more
Pope Francis prays Biden will respect 'dignity of every person' in inauguration message
In a message to Joe Biden on inauguration day, Pope Francis said he is praying the new United States president... Read more
Congressional report: Biden administration should push Vatican to ‘reevaluate’ China deal
A new congressional report calls for U.S. diplomatic engagement with the Vatican to “reevaluate” its 2018 agreement with China on... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Catholics more 'hung up' on abortion as Biden administration looms
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has explained why Catholics are not ashamed of being 'hung up’ on abortion, especially... Read more
Biden's OMB nominee heads think tank with history of anti-religious freedom advocacy
President-elect Joe Biden’s choice to direct the Office of Management and Budget is Neera Tanden, president and CEO of the... Read more
