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Supreme Court allows fetal burials, rejects abortion limits in Indiana
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a state law that requires abortion providers to bury or cremate fetal remains. It also refused to take up a challenge to a block of the state law that would prevent women from obtaining abortions based on the gender, race or a potential diagnosis of Down syndrome of the fetus.
Bishops praise HHS proposal for civil rights section of health care law
Four committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops May 24 praised proposed regulations to restore "the long-standing position of the federal government that discrimination on the basis of 'sex' does not refer to 'termination of pregnancy' nor 'gender identity.'"
Catholics join faith leaders gathered to remember child deaths at border
Jesus would be "indignant" and hold accountable those responsible for the deaths of at least five migrant children at the U.S.-Mexico border, said Sister Marie Lucey of the Franciscan Action Network, one several faith leaders who participated in a vigil to remember the young migrants.
Path to Peace Foundation honors Aid to the Church in Need with 2019 award
Thomas Heine-Geldern accepted the 2019 Path to Peace Foundation Award on behalf of Aid to the Church in Need, the international papal charity he heads. The Germany-based organization provides pastoral support and humanitarian assistance to poor and persecuted Christians in 140 countries.
Colleges graduates urged, implored to change the world
College graduations often include an encouraging push by commencement speakers for graduates to go out and make a difference in the world. This year's ceremonies at Catholic colleges and universities around the country were no different, but there may have been a little more urgency in the advice.
Bishop ‘profoundly saddened’ by deaths, damage from Midwest storms
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee May 24 called for "prayers for the victims and their grieving families and communities" affected by devastating storms from Texas to Illinois.
Bishop of Rapid City, South Dakota, to head Diocese of Saginaw, Michigan
UPDATED - In Saginaw, Bishop Robert D. Gruss succeeds the late Bishop Joseph R. Cistone, who died unexpectedly Oct. 16, 2018, at age 69.
Catholic Charities weighing response to violent Midwest storms, flooding
An outbreak of strong storms the evening of May 22 spawned tornadoes that razed homes, flattened trees and tossed cars across a dealership lot, injuring about two dozen people in Missouri's capital city and killing at least three others elsewhere in the state.
Nonprofit gives gang members, former inmates second chance, career path
"Our mission is to minimize street gang activity in San Diego by providing integrated gang prevention, gang intervention and post-detention reentry services for former gang-involved individuals," explained the president of Rise Up Industries.
Survey of women in Bible study shows they have less stress, more patience
Women participating in the Walking with Purpose Bible study program at Catholic parishes around the country reported the courses have had a positive impact on their attitudes and lifestyle, in addition to being a source of inspiration and a tool to bring them closer to God.