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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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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Supreme Court hits brakes on court ruling that blocked abortion pill distribution by mail
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonThe Supreme Court temporarily blocked an appeals court ruling that sought to pause a federal policy permitting an abortion pill to be dispensed by mail.
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The head of the U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference denounced the violence at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner attended by Trump.
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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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Pope Leo XIV sent a message of support to participants at a Catholic university event marking 15 years since the abolition of the death penalty in Illinois.
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Indigenous coalition continues challenge to mining project on religious liberty grounds
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonAn Indigenous coalition filed an updated lawsuit in Phoenix to block a land transfer including their sacred site at Oak Flat, Arizona, from destruction.
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Trump says he has ‘right to disagree’ with Pope Leo, not ‘necessary’ to meet him
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonPresident Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 16 that he does not see a meeting with Pope Leo XIV as “necessary” after his social media tirade.
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Religious Liberty Commission holds final hearing in shadow of Christian backlash to Trump posts
by Kate Scanlonby Kate ScanlonWASHINGTON (OSV News) — At the capstone hearing of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission April 13, commissioners considered testimony from their seven hearings, signaling several areas for potential …
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Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.
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