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Texas abortion providers ask court to speed up abortion law review
The group of providers asked the Supreme Court essentially to fast-track a decision, using a rare legal procedure, without waiting for the federal appeals court to rule in December on Texas' ban of most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Bill to codify Roe called one of most ‘extreme’ abortion bills seen in U.S.
The Women's Health Protection Act, currently moving through various committees in the U.S. Senate and House, "is nothing short of child sacrifice," said Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone of San Francisco, joining other Catholic prelates.
Cranaleith ready to welcome families for fall festival
The Harvest Festival of Cranaleith Spiritual Center in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday, Oct. 10 features an afternoon of outdoor fun including children’s activities, craft vendors, a flea market, raffle baskets and more.
Festival brings Padre Pio to the people, and the people to God
The sixth annual Padre Pio Festival at St. Bede the Venerable Parish in Holland drew hundreds of all ages for two days of Mass, confessions, eucharistic adoration, family fun and "many, many blessings."
AbbeyFest draws hundreds for music, fun and ‘hearts open to Jesus’
Headline acts, a Hollywood actor, a "rock star" archbishop and family-friendly activities made for a "cool Catholic" gathering at Daylesford Abbey Sept. 19 -- but the spirit of celebrating God remains the same, said organizers.
In run for Pa. governor, Guy Ciarrocchi sees link of religion and politics
Once an advocate for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia with government leaders, the 56-year-old Republican not only believes there’s an intersection of moral or faith-based perspectives in most public policy debates, he’s made a career of driving right through it.
Catholics in Africa celebrate Congo Basin, call to fight climate change
Conference speakers reiterated support for Indigenous people as custodians of the area's rich but diminishing biodiversity, and opposed rapid deforestation. The Congo "is very important not only for Africa but the entire world," said the head of a Catholic movement.
U.K. faith leaders urge action ahead of U.N. climate conference
Dozens of leaders from the major faiths in the United Kingdom urged government leaders to address climate change and promised their congregations would do likewise. The declaration was signed Sept. 20, looking to the U.N. Climate Change Conference, known as COP26.
German bishops’ meeting begins with appeals on church reform
While the head of the German bishops called for radical, visible changes that he said were needed soon and which could be a "door opener" for the worldwide process launched by Pope Francis, a fellow prelate urged the bishops to tap the brakes and follow the pope's directives.
Bishop Pilla dies at 88; he led church efforts to unify Clevelanders
Not one to seek attention, Bishop Anthony Pilla became one of Cleveland's most powerful voices for peace and reconciliation through the partnerships he built with business, neighborhood groups and interreligious leaders.