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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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.
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CNEWA president Msgr. Peter I. Vaccari prayed for those killed by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine, launched in 2014 and accelerated by a 2022 full-scale invasion.
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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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Washington Roundup: Senate passes ICE plan; Trump in no ‘rush’ on Iran; SNAP chicken bill; and more
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe same week, President Donald Trump said in response to questions from journalists not to “rush” him on the Iran war, as controversy over his comments about Pope Leo XIV …
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Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell, Hartford’s fourth shepherd, dies at age 88
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsHARTFORD, Conn. (OSV News) — Retired Archbishop Henry J. Mansell of Hartford died April 21 at age 88. He was Hartford’s fourth archbishop, serving from 2003 until his retirement in 2013. …
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Bishops’ pro-life chair concerned about ‘uneven enforcement’ of FACE Act after DOJ report
by Kate Scanlonby Kate Scanlon“The DOJ’s investigation confirms that advocates for life weren’t provided with equal justice,” the U.S. bishops’ pro-life chairman said..
