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Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants
Dec 18, 2025Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
European Parliament backs abortion fund resolution amid Catholic criticism
Dec 18, 2025The European Parliament voted Dec. 17 in favor of a resolution supporting the creation of a new fund intended to expand access to abortion services across EU member states.
HHS announces actions to restrict ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ on minors
Dec 18, 2025The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed regulations today that would seek to end “sex-rejecting procedures.”
Federal court allows Michigan therapists to counsel children claiming to be opposite sex
Dec 18, 2025Counselors and therapists in Michigan will be allowed to treat children who believe themselves to be the opposite sex, striking down a Michigan law.
Countdown to the closing of the jubilee: When, who will close the Holy Doors in Rome?
Dec 18, 2025Just a few weeks remain until the closing of the holy year, which was inaugurated by Pope Francis on Dec. 24, 2024.
UPDATE: New York’s new archbishop-designate vows to ‘serve faithfully’ while remaining a Cubs fan
Dec 18, 2025Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New York, the Vatican announced Thursday.
Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position
Dec 18, 2025Following a report in one of Ireland’s mainstream media publications, the Archdiocese of Dublin has moved to clarify questions raised about its financial security.
Pentagon chief announces reforms to U.S. military’s Chaplain Corps
Dec 17, 2025U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that he has issued a directive aimed at reforming the military’s Chaplain Corps.
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Sacramental encounters will help people stay in Church, fulfill spiritual needs, apologist says
Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns
Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants
HHS announces actions to restrict ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ on minors
Federal court allows Michigan therapists to counsel children claiming to be opposite sex
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
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Representation of the Way of the Cross in Mexico recognized as UNESCO heritage site
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Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school
European Parliament backs abortion fund resolution amid Catholic criticism
Dublin Archdiocese dispels doubts, concerns about its financial position
First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church
Christian religious education in Northern Ireland ruled unlawful; bishops respond
Bangladesh Catholics face Christmas under military guard after church attacks
Filipino bishops oppose nuclear power plant plan
Jimmy Lai found guilty of national security violations, faces life in prison
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Catholic colleges in Bangladesh threatened over conversion claims
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Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school
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First painting in Rome of Our Lady of Guadalupe preserved in fourth-century church
Dec 17, 2025The Church of St. Vitale is the oldest Christian church still standing in the center of Rome and contains the first image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Rome.
Catholic bishops speak out as New York governor pledges to sign into law assisted suicide
Dec 17, 2025The assisted suicide bill New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign allows doctors to give terminally ill patients drugs to end their lives.
Colombian law recognizes historical importance of church dedicated to Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dec 17, 2025The Colombian Senate passed a law on Dec. 15 that recognizes the historical, religious, and cultural value of the Church of the National Vow.
Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals
Dec 17, 2025The lawsuit challenges a 2016 Illinois rule that requires health care providers who refuse to perform abortions to refer women to abortion clinics.
