The nation’s Catholic bishops have a full agenda for their annual spring meeting, with topics including safe environment protocols, sainthood causes, the Synod on Synodality and the consecration of the …
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Lawsuit continues to challenge Biden-era regulation adding abortion to pregnant worker protections
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonA group of Catholic ministries asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to block a federal agency from enforcing an abortion provision in regulations meant to add …
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Proposed regulations would further restrict housing, work eligibility for migrants
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe two regulations, not yet finalized, are among the “procedural barriers for asylum applicants” that the second Trump administration has pursued.
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Sharing the Gospel means “we must be present in digital spaces,” and an annual collection by the nation’s Catholic bishops aims to bolster those efforts, said the bishop spearheading the …
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How might you help a nation in political turmoil celebrate its 250th anniversary and the unlikely creation of the first large-scale, self-governing republic in the modern world?
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Makary out as FDA commissioner after tumultuous tenure, pro-life criticism
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident 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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3rd ‘Witness to Hope’ summit focuses on how Church can better support, protect immigrants
by Daniel Meloyby Daniel Meloy“The goal here today is to get us energized to take the next steps as dioceses, parishes, religious congregations or as groups of Catholic organizations.”
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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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Priests often serve as first responders for those struggling with mental health, experts say
by Katie Yoderby Katie YoderWhile clergy are generally not mental health professionals, they can provide support and guidance for those struggling with mental health, experts say.
