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Supreme Court says abortion drugs can’t be obtained by mail
The Supreme Court reinstated a requirement that women who are seeking abortion-inducing drugs must do so in person. A federal judge had allowed the drugs by mail last year due to the pandemic.
Healing a top priority in Buffalo, says incoming bishop
To bring about renewal from the contentious handling of sex abuse cases in the diocese and its bankruptcy, Bishop Michael Fisher will employ "the three C's:" communication, consultation and collaboration.
COVID-19 and ecumenism: Pandemic prompts prayer, action
Mutual charity and virtual ecumenical prayer among Christians have been good effects of the pandemic, highlighted in the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Jan. 18-25.
House impeaches Trump a second time; timeline for Senate trial unknown
The House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump, charging him with "incitement of insurrection" before the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Ten Republicans joined all 222 Democrats in the vote.
Rome university reverses decision to honor Father Pavone
Father Frank Pavone, founder of Priests for Life, is a staunch supporter of U.S. President Donald Trump and had become controversial for his political rhetoric and for continuing tensions with his bishop.
Court ruling against safe injection site a ‘victory,’ say local experts
A federal decision halting Philadelphia's plan for supervised illicit drug use is a win for those in addiction, as well as for the surrounding community, according to outreach workers, ethicists and civic activists.
Popes Francis, Benedict receive their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
While Pope Francis received the vaccine Jan. 13, the retired pope's secretary, Archbishop Georg Ganswein, said that Pope Benedict, 93, received his shot Jan. 14.
Priest who knew clergy killed in El Salvador asks for justice
Over 28 years Father Manuel Acosta has seen much violence. But he's still visibly shaken over the recent unexplained killing of three priests in less than three years. All were his former students.
A subdued Trump highlights immigration policies at border
Construction of the wall on the southern U.S. border consisted mostly of replacing old barriers with reinforced portions, adding less than 50 miles from what was there when the president took office.
PCC pans effort to provide abortifacient drugs via telemedicine
The head of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference warned of the use of mail-order drugs "known to result in death and severe hemorrhaging" by women at home.