Arizona lawmakers vote to retain law protecting life at conception
Debate on the House floor was tense just before the vote as Democrats called the pro-life law “abhorrent” and “archaic.” Democratic Rep. Alma Hernandez bashed Republicans, saying that “the fact…
Belgian court overturns ban on conservative conference attended by German cardinal
The Belgian court overturned Kir’s decision after the order was challenged by conference organizers with the support of ADF International, a Christian legal group that works to oppose threats to…
Caitlin Clark’s former coach says she ‘tries to maximize her God-given talents’
“I always expected her to be successful in college,” Meyer said. “She is a tremendous basketball player, and we saw that throughout her high school years. So, I’m not all…
Catholic and Anglican nuns defend religious freedom in New York’s highest court
Per the state regulation, a faith-based organization would only qualify for the exemption if it primarily employs people who share in its religious tenets and primarily serves people who share…
Episcopal bishops oppose Catholic music group’s use of New York seminary
Since late 2023 the Catholic institution has been using the Episcopal seminary’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. The music school meets twice weekly there…
New York prosecutor, Brooklyn Diocese reach agreement over sex abuse mishandling
Overall, the attorney general’s report on the inquiry cited nearly a dozen “clergy case histories” in which the diocese failed in various ways to investigate or address abuse claims against…
Appeals court rules against West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’
The Fourth Circuit Court said that the lower court, which had upheld the West Virginia law in a January ruling, erred by ruling to allow the law to go into…
Italy’s prime minister backs stricter ban on surrogacy: How Europe differs from U.S. on issue
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 16, 2024 / 17:05 pm Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is urging Parliament to adopt a stricter prohibition on surrogacy — a practice…
Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana
“Currently, Louisiana lags behind other pro-life states in its support for the amazing resources that support moms before and after the birth of their child,” McFarland told CNA in an…
Catholic sculptor readies monumental Stations of the Cross in Orlando, Florida
Schmalz recounted that at age 19, he dropped out of a prestigious art school in Canada. “Pope John Paul II spoke of the culture of death. If you really want…
Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI
By Diego López Colín ACI Prensa Staff, Apr 16, 2024 / 14:00 pm The International Ratzinger Foundation will hold the first international congress “Cooperatores Veritatis” (“Co-workers of the Truth”) at…
Survey: New priests are young and involved in their community
This year’s ordinands were involved in their local communities growing up. As many as 51% had attended parish youth groups, while 33% were involved in Catholic campus ministry. A significant…