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Supreme Court’s look at Peace Cross could clarify church-state stance
The Supreme Court will now have to consider if the memorial -- in the shape of a Latin cross symbolic of the markers on graves of soldiers killed overseas during World War I -- endorses religion or is simply a secular monument.
Senate fails to advance bill to protect babies who survive abortion
UPDATED - The Senate in an evening vote Feb. 25 failed to advance a measure sponsored by Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Nebraska, that would have required babies born alive after an abortion to be given medical attention and "the same protection of law as any newborn."
Catholic foundations show continued growth throughout 2017-2018
Amid worry that bad news about the Catholic Church and the clergy abuse scandal could impact Catholic giving, one financial expert just published a paper with a different story.
Poll: Big majorities of Democrats, young people reject late-term abortion
Americans have shifted toward a pro-life stance in recent weeks during a period when some states are considering legislation that would legalize abortion up until birth, according to a new poll.
Measure would lift confessional seal if penitent confesses to abuse
Under California state Democratic Sen. Jerry Hill's new bill, Catholic priests would be required to report to civil authorities if they learn in confession that a penitent has sexually abused someone.
‘Physician-assisted suicide is not medical care,’ doctor tells lawmakers
Saying that "medicine is a noble profession," a Catholic physician told Maryland lawmakers that "physician-assisted suicide fundamentally alters the physician's role in society."
Pro-life groups, lawmakers praise final ‘Protect Life Rule’ for Title X
The Trump administration Feb. 22 finalized its "Protect Life Rule" preventing funds appropriated under the Title X Family Planning Program from being used in services that include abortion as a method of family planning or that make abortion referrals.
Vatican official to meet in Texas with border bishops from U.S. and Mexico
Border bishops from the U.S. and Mexico, along with representatives from various Catholic social justice groups, will gather in El Paso, Texas, Feb. 25-27 for an emergency meeting on recent immigration developments in the region.
Changing abortion laws should prompt pro-life action, archbishop says
Amid current discussion that the Supreme Court could possibly overturn Roe v. Wade, the decision legalizing abortion, some states are currently working to make sure their laws legalizing abortion are secure, while other states are trying to pass laws to further restrict or ban the procedure.
Workers furloughed during shutdown grateful for Catholic Charities’ help
The shutdown caused thousands of federal employees to work without paychecks while many others were furloughed. As the shutdown progressed, people felt the financial burden as they struggled to pay bills and buy basic supplies for their families.