Catholic conference supports Iowa budget cuts to abortion providers
Des Moines, Iowa, May 6, 2019 / 11:01 pm (CNA).- A budget bill became law in Iowa last week, adding restrictions to grants for abortion providers and Medicaid for gender…
After harassing woman outside Planned Parenthood, Penn. lawmaker says Christians are ‘Bible Bullies’
Philadelphia, Pa., May 6, 2019 / 09:33 pm (CNA).- A Pennsylvania lawmaker has said that pro-life activists and Christians are bullies, after he faced criticism for a video he livestreamed,…
Civil appeals court dismisses legal challenge, says Sheen’s body can go to Peoria
Albany, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA).- The New York Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal of an earlier judgement allowing Venerable Fulton Sheen’s remains to be…
What does the Catholic Church teach about vaccines?
Washington D.C., May 6, 2019 / 04:28 pm (CNA).- More than 760 cases of measles have been reported in the United States this year, the CDC says. Currently, 23 states…
Ceasefire called in Gaza as Vatican UN ambassador sees ‘glimmer of hope’
New York City, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- A ceasefire was called on Monday after days of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, marking…
Times Square ultrasound draws thousands
New York City, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 03:00 pm (CNA).- A live, 4D-ultrasound of a 36-week gestation baby was broadcast in Times Square on Saturday, as part of Focus…
Tenn. bishops urge governor to stop executions
Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 2019 / 01:57 pm (CNA).- The bishops of Tennessee have requested that the new governor halt four executions planned for this year, reiterating the Church’s teaching…
Nebraska dioceses: Privacy law impedes providing AG with some records
Lincoln, Neb., May 6, 2019 / 10:50 am (CNA).- At a hearing in Lincoln on Thursday, the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln explained that they have not…
Pope to Bulgarian Catholics: God uses imperfect people
Sofia, Bulgaria, May 5, 2019 / 10:06 am (CNA).- The Lord works with imperfect situations and imperfect people, so persevere in holiness, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics in Bulgaria Sunday. “The…
Pope Francis: Catholics and Orthodox are united by ‘ecumenism of blood’
Sofia, Bulgaria, May 5, 2019 / 08:54 am (CNA).- In Bulgaria Sunday, Pope Francis said Catholics and Orthodox are united by the blood of the martyrs and the Christians who…
To invest in the future, invest in young people, Pope Francis says in Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria, May 5, 2019 / 05:10 am (CNA).- On the first day of a trip to Bulgaria, Pope Francis encouraged authorities to strengthen and grow their country by investing…
Scientists join call for moratorium on embryonic gene editing
Milwaukee, Wis., May 4, 2019 / 03:01 pm (CNA).- A group of 62 doctors, scientists, and bioethicists have issued an open letter urging a global moratorium on experiments that alter…