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Supreme Court rejects challenge to Arkansas abortion law
The Supreme Court's decision May 29 not to hear a case against an Arkansas abortion law, thus letting the state's restrictions on abortion-inducing drugs stand, will have broad impact, say those on both sides of the issue.
Hawaii parishioners displaced by lava ask for prayers
According to Hawaii County Civil Defense, 82 structures to date have been destroyed by lava in this latest outflow from Kilauea Volcano, erupting continuously since 1983.
Mass of support planned for Maryland town hit hard again by massive flood
For the second time in three years, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore will celebrate a Mass at St. Paul Church in the historic town of Ellicott City, where residents are again taking stock after another devastating flash flood.
So-called honor killing in Catholic family shocks Indian state
The murder of a socially poor Dalit Catholic man who had married a woman belonging to an upper-caste Syrian Christian family has fueled protests across India's southern state of Kerala.
Bolivian cardinal-designate says report on secret family slanderous
"If these accusations persist, I will have no problem in launching a legal complaint for libel against those who promote or spread it," Cardinal-designate Toribio Ticona Porco said.
Holy Spirit offers gifts that should be cherished, pope says
Pope Francis asked Catholics to recognize and be thankful for the undeserved gift of the Holy Spirit they received with the sacrament of confirmation.
State Department releases annual report on international religious freedom
UPDATED - Everyone has "a stake in this fight" for religious freedom, said the U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom, Sam Brownback.
Marian Mission in North Philadelphia
Please considering joining in this mission! It will take place from June 19-25 starting at St. Veronica's Church, 533 W. Tioga St., Philadelphia.
Creighton University’s longest serving president dies at age 81
Jesuit Father Michael Morrison, the longest serving president of Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, and a major force in its growth, died May 24.
Bucks County Pro-Life Coalition 2018 Celebrate Life 5K Run/ 2K F
Help support the Bucks County Pro Life Coalition. Our goal for this event is to raise money to help support the many crisis pregnancy centers and homes in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.