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Iowa court upholds state’s requiring 72-hour waiting period for abortions
Polk County District Court Judge Jeffrey Farrell upheld the law, ruling that it is legal because it does not place an undue burden on a woman's constitutional right to abortion. However, this does not mean the law will be enforced immediately.
Catholic schools in Miami find room for Puerto Rican students
Miami Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools indicated that some 50 students from Puerto Rico had already been placed in Catholic elementary and secondary schools within the archdiocese and more enrollments are expected.
Silver anniversary: Making the catechism shine in the 21st century
As the church marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, promoting it as a means of teaching the truth about faith remains a challenge and a priority.
Catholic group will accept Scouts’ decision to allow girls to join
UPDATED - "Once we have had more time to review the policy and a chance to consult our national membership, we will be able to comment further about how this new policy will reflect changes in the makeup of Catholic-chartered units."
Bishop says decline of faith in West hurts Nigerian church
Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto accused European and American politicians and diplomats of publicly "pandering" to Islam at the expense of Christianity.
Find ways to keep migrant families together, Vatican official says
Overly strict immigration laws do not discourage migration, and more must be done to keep migrant families together, a Vatican representative said.
Have courage, pray fervently, pope tells churches facing persecution
No matter how much suffering Christians face in the world, God never forgets those who trust in and serve him, Pope Francis told leaders of Eastern Catholic churches.
Devotion to Padre Pio evident in thousands who turn out to venerate relics
The relics, which included a lock of Padre Pio's hair, blood from his wounds, a glove used to cover his stigmatized hands and part of his religious habit, visited St. Francis Borgia Church Sept. 25 and St. Ita Church Sept. 26.
Supreme Court dismisses an appeal in case against earlier travel ban
Trump signed a new expanded version of the travel prohibitions in late September. Release of the new version effectively made the appeal moot, ruled the justices, who also said, "We express no views on the merits."
Catholic high schools have varied stances on athletes ‘taking a knee’
A survey of schools across the country reveal a range of reactions on whether athletes should stand for the national anthem. In Philadelphia there is no policy on it, in Camden disciplinary action can result.