Michigan governor signs bill legalizing paid surrogacy
The legislation was part of a nine-bill package titled the Michigan Family Protection Act. The new laws in Michigan ease the process for couples to obtain legal parental rights over…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Peruvian archbishop
Al Jazeera linked the San Juan Bautista Civil Association (SJB) — which in 2012 had acquired land in Piura — and the SCV with a criminal organization called La Gran…
Archdiocese of Vancouver signs ‘sacred covenant’ with First Nation in British Columbia
Miller in his address noted that the Vatican had sent a message ahead of the gathering in which Pope Francis expressed hope that “this generous gesture will be a further…
Vatican to publish document on ‘moral questions’ regarding human dignity, gender, surrogacy
The cardinal’s comments came after he told Spanish news agency EFE in January that the text would address “not only social issues but also a strong criticism of moral questions…
J.K. Rowling’s transgender comments could violate new hate speech law, official says
“There’s a very high threshold, which is in the act, which would be up to Police Scotland, and what would have to be said online or in person would be…
Sacramento Diocese files for bankruptcy in wake of more than 250 abuse allegations
The process will create a fund “to be distributed to victim-survivors as equitably as possible,” the diocese stated. “Without this process, it is likely that diocesan funds would be exhausted…
World Central Kitchen pauses Gaza relief efforts after 7 workers killed in Israeli strike
WCK is an international network of chefs and volunteers devoted to bringing food aid to areas suffering from natural disasters and wars. WCK has been heavily involved with delivering food…
Catholic Church highlights concerns regarding Germany’s cannabis legalization
The Catechism also affirms the Christian virtue of temperance, which “disposes us to avoid every kind of excess: the abuse of food, alcohol, tobacco, or medicine,” (No. 2290). It is…
YouTuber finds faith: from evangelical roots to Catholic conviction
In countries with a history of state churches, like Austria, Germany, and others in Europe, evangelical and Pentecostal congregations often fall under the broader category of “Freikirchen” — literally “free…
Florida Supreme Court approves 15-week pro-life law, allows abortion amendment on ballot
“After viability, any law that you would pass, like for late-term abortion, can be overridden because it provides a health care provider with veto power over any post-viability law if…
Thousands mourn slain NYPD officer at Catholic funeral
Coverage of the officer’s death dominated local news throughout Holy Week. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags throughout the state to be flown at half-staff in the officer’s honor.…
Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Easter Vigil Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC
“Three male individuals barged the church and disrupted Mass by approaching the altar while yelling ‘Free Palestine,’” according to a statement the New York City Police Department provided to CNA.…