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The Supreme Court ruled an interfaith group of Maryland parents could opt their children out of classroom instruction with books containing LGBTQ+ themes.

Justices on June 27 limited federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions in a case concerning Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship for some.

More than 40 leaders of several faith traditions voiced opposition to Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act saying key provisions represent a “moral failure.”

“Congress must be consistent in protecting human life and dignity and make drastic changes to the bill to protect those most in need,” the U.S. bishops’ president said.

The #WeCount report found that 25% of the tallied abortions in the U.S. in 2024 were aided by telehealth — a significant jump from a similar report from 2022.

A part of a sweeping package for Trump’s agenda would block states from AI regulation for 10 years. Both US bishops and Pope Leo have raised concerns about AI.

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on June 26 that South Carolina could make the decision to end Planned Parenthood’s participation in the state Medicaid program.

“The countries they are being sent to, such as South Sudan and El Salvador, are dangerous and unstable.”

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran seemed to be holding after President Donald Trump expressed frustration June 24 with both countries.

Catholic women religious held a demonstration on Capitol grounds June 24 urging lawmakers not to cut programs such as Medicaid or SNAP.