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Florida’s abortion waiting period on hold after second judge’s ruling
A new Florida law establishing a 24-hour waiting period for women seeking an abortion has not gone into effect, after court rulings on lawsuits and appeals.
Five Texas missions, including the Alamo, declared World Heritage Sites
Five centuries-old Spanish missions in Texas newly declared as World Heritage Sites by a U.N. agency "have helped to shape the face of San Antonio," said Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller.
Spreading word of the whats and hows of the World Meeting
Most already know about the coming World Meeting of Families and visit by Pope Francis, but a committee is working to let people know every detail for the September events.
St. Laurence School ranks at top of math tourney
Students and teachers from 26 Catholic grade schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia ranked high in First in Math competition.
Advocates urge continued funding of adult stem-cell research, treatment
"These programs are examples of how the Congress can inspire innovation to bring cures to patients across America," said one witness, Dr. Jeffrey W. Chell, CEO of the National Marrow Donor Program.
Philippine bishops to decide whether to establish climate change desk
The federation wants each bishops' conference in 22 countries to set up such a desk to support action plans to mitigate the impact of climate change and also study Pope Francis' "Laudato Si'" encyclical.
Iowans urged to use first vote to press on environmental problems
Catholic Iowans were encouraged to talk about care for the environment with presidential candidates before the Iowa caucus, the first step in the national election process.
Prominent Jesuit, murdered in ’80, hailed for aiding Bolivian democracy
Jesuit Father Luis Espinal was returning from a movie in March 1980 when he was intercepted, tortured and killed. His remains were found in a landfill. Paramilitaries were blamed for his death. Outrage ensued, with an estimated 70,000 Bolivians attending his burial in La Paz.
Key to peace, justice is kinship, Jesuit priest tells fellow clergy
"If kinship were our goal, we wouldn't be seeking justice, we'd be celebrating it!" Father Greg Boyle said June 29 in St. Louis at the assembly of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests.
Families need prayers, mercy, courage, including from synod, pope says
Even if a pastoral proposal for helping a Catholic family with problems seems scandalous at first, it is possible God could use that proposal to bring healing and holiness, Pope Francis said.