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Former Army soldiers reunited after 50 years share faith, memories
The Virgin Mary can connect believers across space and time, as two former soldiers from Pittsburgh and San Antonio learned after reconnecting the bond they forged in Vietnam in 1966 through a medal of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Louisiana governor signs pro-life ‘heartbeat bill’
Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Catholic, signed into law a measure that makes nearly all abortions illegal in the state once the fetal heartbeat is detected. Louisiana is one of six states that recently enacted similar laws.
Friar calls it ‘humbling’ and ‘an honor’ to lead Franciscan University
Franciscan Father David Pivonka, the newly elected president of Franciscan University in Steubenville, has assumed his leadership duties immediately, and his formal inauguration will take place later this year.
Tornadoes damage Ohio community, church
On May 27, the massive tornado tore through Dayton, one of Ohio's largest cities, leveling homes, entire apartment complexes, knocking out power and water to tens of thousands of people in the city and surrounding suburbs.
Agencies serving migrants ‘strained’ but doing OK, says USCCB official
From separating families to denying people's rights to lack of policy reform, various church leaders have accused the government of violating church teachings on human dignity and the sanctity of the family.
Missouri could become first state where no abortions can be performed
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told Planned Parenthood officials it will not renew its St. Louis clinic's license expiring May 31 unless the clinic makes changes to comply with various state health regulations.
Illinois House OKs abortion bill; vote called ‘collective moral failing’
In a 64-50 vote May 28, the Illinois House passed an abortion bill that the Illinois Catholic Conference said allows "for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason."
Bishop urges solidarity with maritime workers and their families
During the annual Mass to mark the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea, Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of Victoria, Texas, called attention to not only to the work of maritime workers but also to the sacrifice of their families.
Missouri’s new law called ‘giant step forward’ for pro-life movement
With Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signing into law a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy, the state's lawmakers" have taken a giant step forward for the pro-life movement," said St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.
Catholic Communication Campaign helps church evangelize, inform Catholics
Catholic communications in all forms -- print, digital, broadcast, social media -- are essential to informing the Catholic faithful about the Catholic Church, two church communicators told Catholic News Service.