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House passage of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act called ‘huge win for women’
The Sept. 17 vote advances a bill that ensures expectant employees have reasonable accommodation, opportunities and protection from on-the-job retaliation.
Global biotech company ends use of aborted fetal cell lines for vaccines
Sanofi Pasteur will now use animals cell lines to produce its polio vaccines, a move applauded by the U.S. bishops as researchers fast-track COVID immunization.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is remembered as ‘jurist of historic stature’
The second woman named to the U.S. Supreme Court, who died Sept. 18 at 87, was "a tireless and resolute champion of justice," said Chief Justice John Roberts.
Jewish New Year a call for community amid COVID, says local scholar
In a Sept. 18 message published by the Vatican, Rabbi Abraham Skorka called for dialogue that respects diversity, as Rosh Hashanah begins amid the ongoing pandemic.
Religious voters’ support for 2020 nominees mirrors past elections
A Pew poll shows support for Trump and Biden consistent with earlier patterns. Abortion trailed the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign policy, immigration and climate change as top election issues.
Cologne cardinal warns German church’s Synodal Path could cause schism
To restore trust lost in the clergy abuse scandal, German Catholics are debating sexual morality, priestly existence and the role of women in the church.
Canadian cardinal proposes a ‘break’ from parish catechesis
Cardinal Gerald Lacroix asked parishes in the Archdiocese of Quebec to pause programs for children and adults to reimagine current "ways of doing things do not bear the fruits we expect."
Pope accepts resignation of Bishop Bevard of Virgin Islands
Bishop Herbert Bevard, 74, previously a priest of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, reportedly fell ill several weeks ago and sought treatment in North Carolina.
Catholic recovery group resumes in-person meetings
After months of COVID restrictions, Calix Society members gathered Sept. 15 for Mass and mutual encouragement at St. Gabriel's Parish in South Philadelphia.
Smiles behind face masks at drive-by parade in Delco
A joyous Sept. 16 gathering at Divine Providence Village in Springfield marked a rare in-person visit for medically fragile adults amid ongoing COVID concerns.