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With decision on Texas law, women across U.S. ‘just lost,’ says pro-lifer
Opponents of the law claimed the requirements were aimed at closing abortion clinics. But the state and many pro-life advocates maintained that the law protected women's health.
Flooding devastates West Virginia; residents told to expect more rain
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charleston asked for prayers for those affected by the devastating floods in West Virginia that have left 26 people dead, including a 4-year-old and an 8-year-old.
Family’s journey puts human face on Supreme Court’s immigration ruling
Many immigrants and immigrant advocates were hopeful the U.S. Supreme Court would uphold President Barack Obama's executive actions expanding the DACA program and creating a new program, the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents, or DAPA.
Father Reese to chair Commission on International Religious Freedom
He was appointed to the commission two years ago by President Barack Obama, who early this year reappointed him to a second two-year term.
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion law
A law requiring abortion clinics to comply with standards of walk-in surgical centers and their doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals was overturned in a 5-3 court decision.
Survey shows views on immigration differ among Catholics
"White (non-Hispanic) Catholics and Latino Catholics are in different universes" when it comes to immigration laws, discomfort being around non-English speakers and other issues, said the head of a new survey.
Puerto Rico’s debt, humanitarian crises focus of briefing, prayer service
Sponsored by Jubilee USA at the Senate Dirksen Office Building, the service included lunch and a briefing about the Puerto Rico debt and humanitarian crises. "They don't want to leave the island," said Rev. Austin, "they have to."
Bishops seek assault weapons ban, say civilians have no need for them
Archbishop Blase J. Cupich of Chicago and Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas issued their appeals in response to recent incidents in which people have been killed by attackers armed with semi-automatic rifles.
Catholic universities examine sexual assault, misconduct environments
Just two days after Biden's address on violence against women at the United State of Women Summit in Washington, Georgetown University released the results of its first comprehensive sexual assault and misconduct climate survey.
Blueprint of Catholic response to Orlando: Pray, act, show solidarity
Some were critical that the bishops as a group had not specifically noted that victims of the rampage were members of the gay and lesbian community.