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…
Canadian bishop calls fire devastation ‘closest image to apocalyptic wasteland I have ever seen’
“As I drove, I saw many tents and campers for the entire length of my journey. There will also be many families in hotels and evacuation centers across Alberta and…
Thomas Aquinas College reports minimal damage amid tropical storm, earthquake
“By God’s grace, no one was harmed, and the damage, though widespread, was not serious,” Weinkopf said in an email to CNA. “A beloved statue of the college’s patron, St.…
San Francisco Archdiocese announces Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
“We believe the bankruptcy process is the best way to provide a compassionate and equitable solution for survivors of abuse,” the archbishop said, “while ensuring that we continue the vital…
Pope Francis criticizes ‘misguided notion’ of the human person in speech to lawyers
“For the rule of law,” he said, “stands at the service of the human person and aims to protect the dignity of each, which admits of no exception. This is…
Two thrift stores in Virginia showcase unique model of Catholic charity and service
Located just a short drive away in the Bon Air neighborhood of Chesterfield County, the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is the latest effort of the Richmond Diocese’s St.…
Pope Francis accepts resignation of Great Falls-Billings Bishop Michael Warfel
A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in Vietnam for 18 months and in Korea for 13 months before being honorably discharged in 1971. Warfel was born in Elkhart,…