DC attorney general launches investigation into prominent Catholic conservative activist
CfA claims that these nonprofits may “have diverted substantial portions of their income and assets, directly or indirectly, to the personal benefit of Leonard Leo,” though CfA admitted in the…
Ohio’s Issue 1 targets unborn children all nine months, Cincinnati archbishop says
“Policies such as these have no place in the constitution of our state. I urge Catholics and all people of goodwill to oppose this very harmful amendment,” he said. The…
Catholic parish challenges Michigan law that would control who it hires
Another institution that is suing the state over the same law, Christian Healthcare Centers, also filed an appeal with the same appellate court after its lawsuit was thrown out. Both…
Seminarian in Nigeria narrowly escapes shooting by Islamist Fulani attackers
“As we approached the bridge that links Udei to Makurdi, we saw people running ahead of our car. They had a large herd of cattle going ahead of them,” Igba…
Names of Baltimore clergy in sexual abuse report can be revealed, judge rules
A court order initially mandated that the report redact the names of individuals who are currently living, including 10 alleged abusers, none of whom are currently in ministry today, who…
Judge pauses religious freedom training order for Southwest Airlines
A jury awarded Starr $5.1 million for the discrimination, but Starr cut that sum down to $800,000. Southwest was also ordered to rehire Carter. Additionally, the judge ordered that Southwest…
At crowded GOP debate, candidates spar over Trump, abortion, conservative credentials
Haley called herself “unapologetically pro-life” and praised the Supreme Court for putting the abortion debate “in the hands of the people.” Yet she warned that Republicans lack the necessary votes…
Catholic bishops ask Supreme Court to uphold gun bans in domestic violence cases
The appellate court ruling was based on a new standard set in the June 2022 Supreme Court decision New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen, which said the…
Cardinal Timothy Dolan celebrates Mass at historic ‘Mass Rock’ during pilgrimage to Ireland
During the 16th and 18th centuries, under the Penal Laws, all expressions of the Catholic faith were prohibited in Ireland. Priests risked fines, imprisonment, and death for celebrating Mass. This…
South Carolina Supreme Court upholds ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban: ‘Life is winning’
In his opinion representing the majority, Justice John Kittredge wrote that “the Legislature has found that the state has a compelling interest in protecting the lives of unborn children.” “That…
Court upholds Alabama ban on child sex-change treatments
Shortly after Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed the ban into law several parents sued the state on behalf of their transgender children. On May 13, Judge Liles Burke of the…
California parents protest bills they say would take away their rights
The bill would also allow a mental health professional to place a minor in a residential shelter service if he or she determines that the minor is “mature enough to…