After Pentagon officials said they planned to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad in December, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic …
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FDA expects to draft mifepristone safety review next year; pro-life groups call it ‘insufficient’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Food and Drug Administration’s safety review of mifepristone is expected to stretch into next year, according to an Oct. 7 court filing, prompting disappointment from pro-life groups.
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In rare interviews, Alito defends court’s independence, reflects on impact of Dobbs leak
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA leak of the draft of the Dobbs decision in May 2022 is seen as the most significant breach of the court’s confidentiality in its history.
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St. Louis Archdiocese sues over policy barring it from providing sacraments to ICE detainees
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against the federal government Oct. 5 over a policy it said prohibits priests from distributing Communion and hearing confessions to U.S. Immigration …
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Supreme Court hears key climate change lawsuit, but procedural question remains
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“As a faith community, we should be setting the example for a life less dependent on fossil fuels, both as individuals and as an institution.”
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Supreme Court expected to hear religious liberty, gun and environmental cases in its new term
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Supreme Court began its new term Oct. 5, with cases on its schedule involving religious liberty, guns, immigration and the environment.
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Washington Letter: Trump pushes ahead on AI in face of ongoing concerns from Pope Leo, voters
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAs President Donald Trump pushes for the rapid development of AI and data centers, Pope Leo said safety concerns about the technology should be taken seriously.
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Tennessee Catholic bishops join call for clemency for inmate who survived execution attempt
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAfter Tennessee officials failed in their Sept. 30 attempt to execute death row inmate Christa Gail Pike for a 1995 murder, the state’s Gov. Bill Lee halted the one remaining …
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Hegseth announces ‘Office of Religious Affairs’ in speech on Pentagon policy
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonSecretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced the creation of a new “Office of Religious Affairs” during a speech Sept. 30 on Pentagon policy.
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Multistate lawsuit asks Supreme Court to hear challenge to abortion ‘shield laws’
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAbortion “shied laws” also “commonly allow anonymous or nearly anonymous mailing of abortion drugs,” the suit said.
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