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Judge rejects requiring doctors to perform transition surgery, abortions
In an Oct. 15 ruling, Judge Reed O'Connor of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Wichita Falls affirmed his previous decision that "the rule imposes a substantial burden on private plaintiffs' religious exercise."
Indiana Catholics share experiences of racism at listening session
INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — It wasn’t easy for Daryl Whitley to stand before a diverse audience of listeners as he prepared to share his experiences of racism. But he knew that doing so could promote justice and racial healing. So, crediting the Holy Spirit, Whitley told about 100 people at an Indianapolis archdiocesan listening session how […]
Young Adult International Rosary and Christmas Party
As we begin our Advent journey, let us come together and ask our Blessed Mother to intercede for us and for everyone around the world with a special International Rosary. Each decade will be recited in a different language.
Conference hears how women’s voices can help strengthen Catholic Church
The church needs the voices of women wherever important decisions are made -- and it needs their voices now more than ever, speakers said during the three-day Women of the Church Conference.
Groups call for end to use of aborted fetal tissue in animal research
Although the Trump administration banned the practice in June for federal research at the National Institutes of Health, research continues in 31 different states with research dates not expiring until 2023 or even later.
Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill that sparked protests
The legislation's formal withdrawal meets only one of five key demands made by protesters, who have often chanted "five demands, not one less" in Hong Kong's streets.
Physician says sharing his faith, morality central to caring for patients
The goal of the Catholic Medical Association and its Nashville Guild is to help Catholic health care workers strengthen their faith and use it to inform their work in their professions, said Dr. Wes Ely, co-founder and president of the guild.
USCCB assembly to review third-party reporting system, elect new officers
An update to the Program on Priestly Formation, a report on the establishment of a third-party reporting system for misconduct by bishops, and a vote on new leadership for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops are on the agenda for the fall general assembly.
Many think Chinese regulations designed to stymie worship, church growth
Weeks after the first anniversary of the deal between the Vatican and the People's Republic of China on the appointment of bishops, Beijing promulgated a fresh batch of regulations governing places of worship.
Before new ministries, church must eradicate clericalism, bishop says
The way to rid the Catholic Church of clericalism is by giving laywomen a greater role in making decisions, a Bolivian bishop said.