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Suit aims to block law making pregnancy centers ‘advertise’ abortion
The law compels Hawaii's six pregnancy care centers to post or distribute information referring clients to state-provided prenatal services that would include contraception and abortion.
Pope calls for reconciliation at tense Jerusalem holy site
Pope Francis called on Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land to "moderation and dialogue" as violence flared around the Temple Mount. He also warned against the church being only for "the pure."
Churches provide refuge to Kenyans fleeing al-Shabab attacks
About 2,000 people are hiding in two churches and a school in Kenya near the Somalia border. A Catholic priest said militants ask people to say their faith, and "those found to be Christians are killed."
Parents of Charlie Gard end legal struggle for help
UPDATED - Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son, who most likely will die before his first birthday Aug. 4.
Access to Medicaid called ‘vital’ for West Virginians
Cuts to Medicaid, which serves a third of West Virginia's population, in any overhaul of the federal health care law would be detrimental to the state's residents, said Bishop Michael Bransfield and hospital officials.
35th annual Stand Up for Life Dinner
The Pro-Life Union of Greater Philadelphia will host the event on Sunday, Nov. 19, featuring speaker Melissa Ohden, abortion survivor. Citizens who have defended human life will also be honored.
Bishops oppose Texas official’s push to end youth migrant policy
After a Texas attorney general gave the Trump administration an ultimatum to end the DACA policy or face a lawsuit, the Catholic bishops of Texas blamed Congress for migrants' uncertain future.
Catholics mourn for victims killed, injured in Texas trafficking tragedy
The "senseless deaths" of 10 people who died of heat exhaustion and suffocation while being held in a tractor-trailer along with 29 others was a "monstrous form of modern slavery," said the bishop of San Antonio.
Flame of Love of the Immaculate Heart of Mary National Conference
The FOL National Conference will feature four speakers, a priest panel, daily Mass, rosary and divine mercy chaplet, and include dinner, breakfast, and lunch.
Doing well and doing good: Charities wary of Trump tax plan
President Donald Trump's proposed tax plan would place a cap on total itemized deductions, including those for charitable giving. By raising the standard deduction and eliminating the estate tax, experts say that this plan would reduce incentives that often prompt donations to charities.