Vermont rewrites law to offer assisted suicide to non-residents
According to the Vermont Department of Health, assisted suicide is available for those “suffering from an incurable and irreversible disease” that will end the patient’s life within six months. After…
Italian foundation aims to preserve and share Catholic audiovisual heritage
“The idea is to build a space on the web that can serve as a reference point for the strand of studies both on the research side and on the…
Catholic prelate to participate in British coronation for first time since Reformation
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Catholic archbishop of Westminster, will say: “May God pour upon you the riches of his grace, keep you in his holy fear, prepare you for a happy…
Pope Francis: Freedom is under threat in Europe
Pope Francis spoke about Europe, its roots, and the problem of consumerism during his weekly audience with the public. Speaking about his visit to Budapest, Hungary, April 28-30, he asked…
25,000 turn out for March for Life in Mexico City to demand an end to abortion
The thousands of pro-life marchers then made their way to the Mexico City Congress, where they listened to speeches by the organizers. Daniel Ramírez Cortés, who represents Steps for Life…
Utah’s bill protecting minors prompts porn site to block access to entire state
Commercial entities that fail to verify a user’s age through one of these means will be liable for damages resulting from a minor accessing the material, which includes court costs…
Oklahoma bishops applaud governor’s signing of bill prohibiting sex changes for minors
The legislation says that if a health care provider administers gender transition procedures to any minor, he or she can be criminally prosecuted for a felony. Health care providers can…
California teachers sue over policy that forces them to hide students’ gender preference
CNA reached out to the school district for comment but did not receive a response by time of publication. A spokesperson for the California Department of Education told CNA it…
Pope Francis praises NFP method as ‘valuable tool’ for married couples
The pope’s message was sent to participants in an international congress titled “The ‘Billings Revolution’ 70 Years Later: From Fertility Knowledge to Personalized Medicine.” The event was held in Rome…
Advocates for persecuted Christians in Nigeria question U.S. report that portrays Fulani as victims
Sean Nelson, legal counsel for the U.S.-based Alliance Defending Freedom, told CNA that the USCIRF report “fails to explain the broader context of religiously motivated violence against Christians, where they…
Cuban bishops present vision for country in meeting with communist government
According to the Cuban presidency, “issues related to the work of the Catholic Church, the socioeconomic situation of the country, the strengthening of values in society, among other matters of…
Our Lady of Fatima statue to tour Newark Archdiocese throughout May
Each parish that hosts the statue will offer special devotions to Our Lady. According to the Jersey Catholic, St. Pius X Parish planned to have participants pray the rosary every…