President Donald Trump on May 12 confirmed that Marty Makary, the embattled FDA commissioner criticized by pro-life advocates and others, will leave his post.
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As Planned Parenthood defunding nears expiration, USCCB pro-life chair backs bill to block funds
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act would codify a prohibition on Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers from participating in Title X.
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Religious freedom watchdog urges Trump to fill key ambassador vacancy
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on May 12 reiterated its recommendation that President Donald Trump “swiftly” make a nomination to fill a key ambassador position to promote and …
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Trump says he plans to raise Jimmy Lai imprisonment during China visit
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — President Donald Trump said May 11 he plans to discuss the imprisonment of Jimmy Lai during his upcoming visit to China; however, he suggested the prominent Catholic …
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California governor announces free diaper program for newborns, a first in US
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon(OSV News) — Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., announced May 8 a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn in the state. California, he said, will partner with Baby2Baby, …
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Washington Roundup: Louisiana asks court to stop abortion pill by mail; Trump pitches border policies
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week, Chief Justice John Roberts lamented public perception of the high court as “political actors.”
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Catholic groups stress efforts to combat hunger as Senate prepares to consider farm bill
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider a farm bill recently approved by the U.S. House, Catholic organizations together with the U.S. bishops sought to stress to …
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Americans disapprove of Trump’s comments about Pope Leo XIV, poll shows
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPope Leo has a 25-point net favorable margin among Americans overall, with 41% favorable, 16% unfavorable and 43% saying they have no opinion of the pontiff.
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Trump renews attacks on Pope Leo over Iran war and accuses him of endangering Catholics
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonTrump renewed his attacks on Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war; the pontiff said anyone criticizing him for proclaiming the Gospel should “do so with the truth.”
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Bishops’ pro-life chair ‘urgently’ encourages FDA to proceed with safety review on mifepristone
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe head of the bishops’ pro-life committee has written to Trump administration officials his concerns about the status of their mifepristone safety review.
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