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USCCB pro-life chairman calls HHS proposed rule on Title X ‘terrible policy’
The Biden administration proposes to rescind the Trump administration's enforcement of a provision that "draws a bright line between abortion and family planning," as a key bishop said.
For true healing, abuse survivors urge church to hear their stories
Survivors of sexual abuse are inviting the Catholic Church -- from parishioners to the bishops who lead dioceses -- to join them on their journey toward healing and reconciliation during April.
Court says Ohio can ban Down syndrome abortions
A federal appeals court, in a 9-7 decision, upheld an Ohio law that prohibits doctors from knowingly participating performing an abortion because of a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome.
California lifts indoor worship rules; bishops say safety still a priority
A day after California lifted its mandatory limits on indoor worship, the bishops of the state's 12 Catholic dioceses called for "responsible and safe" worship, and for people to get vaccinated.
Minneapolis archbishop calls for peace after fatal police shooting
After nights of protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, following the police shooting of Daunte Wright, Archbishop Bernard Hebda urged prayers for justice and peace. He was "inspired by the pleas for peace from the family of George Floyd" over the Wright shooting.
Catholic Labor Network report finds wage theft in construction industry
Because of the rise of subcontracting and cash payments in electrical and plumbing work in the District of Columbia, workers at many job sites get paid less than the minimum wage, which is $15 an hour.
Big pharmas urged to stop using abortion-derived cell lines
The U.S. bishops are asking Catholics to send a letter to five large drug companies because their production, testing or manufacture of vaccines have "made use of a cell line derived from an aborted baby," according to a sample letter.
After Knoxville shootings, a call to find solutions to violence
Bishop Richard Stika offered prayers for a teenager who was killed and an injured police officer involved in a school shooting, and he expressed concern about the deaths of four other teens at the school.
Faiths working together can prevent clergy sex abuse, says priest
Jesuit Father Hans Zollner, the Vatican's top expert in the field of clergy sexual abuse, said faith communities working together will help eliminate sexual abuse and keep everyone safe.
Pope accepts resignation of Minn. bishop over handling of abuse
Bishop Michael Hoeppner of Crookston is accused of trying to cover up allegations of sexual abuse against a priest. The archbishop of the region is investigating, per norms set by Pope Francis.