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Heavy security in D.C., ongoing pandemic mean March for Life will be virtual
For the first time since 1974, when it first began, the message of the national March for Life to participants is: Stay home, and join the effort to build a culture of life through the virtual march.
Supreme Court says abortion drugs can’t be obtained by mail
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement that women who are seeking abortion-inducing drugs must do so in person. A federal judge had allowed the drugs by mail last year due to the pandemic.
Healing a top priority in Buffalo, says incoming bishop
To bring about renewal from the contentious handling of sex abuse cases in the diocese and its bankruptcy, Bishop Michael Fisher will employ "the three C's:" communication, consultation and collaboration.
House impeaches Trump a second time; timeline for Senate trial unknown
The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" before the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Ten Republicans joined all 222 Democrats in the vote.
A subdued Trump highlights immigration policies at border
Construction of the wall on the southern U.S. border consisted mostly of replacing old barriers with reinforced portions, adding less than 50 miles from what was there when the president took office.
Federal court continues hold on Arkansas laws restricting abortion
The appeals court's ruling keeps in place a 2019 ruling that temporarily blocked the state from enforcing laws that ban abortions 18 weeks into pregnancy and where Down syndrome is detected.
Amid discussion to end death penalty, three executions halted
Sister Helen Prejean, a longtime death penalty opponent, was quick to temper any feeling of victory from a court's halt to scheduled federal executions, including that of Lisa Montgomery.
Elected officials need a ‘public servant’s heart,’ Schwarzenegger says
The former Republican California governor and actor warned about America's signs of rising Nazism in a widely seen video. He also voiced support for President-elect Biden and unity.
CHA letter to Biden reveals extensive list of health care priorities
The Catholic Health Association called for strengthening the Affordable Care Act, making senior citizens a priority, removing barriers to care by immigrants, and renewing focus on the coronavirus pandemic.
House impeachment article cites Trump for ‘incitement of insurrection’
A House vote on the impeachment resolution will be taken Wednesday if Vice President Pence does not invoke the 25th Amendment to remove the president over his actions associated with the Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol.