Pa. legislator acknowledges aggression toward woman praying at Planned Parenthood
Harrisburg, Pa., May 7, 2019 / 03:06 pm (CNA).- Brian Sims, a Pennsylvania state legislator who confronted a woman praying outside Planned Parenthood last week, said in a video posted…
Pope Francis: No plans for female deacons, but study continues
Vatican City, May 7, 2019 / 02:45 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis said Tuesday that the Vatican commission exploring the possibility of female deacons continues its study, but does not have…
Dubuque archbishop hospitalized after heart attack
Dubuque, Iowa, May 7, 2019 / 01:20 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Michael Jackels of Dubuque, Iowa was hospitalized on Friday due to a heart attack. The archbishop was taken to Mercy…
Georgia heartbeat bill signed into law
Atlanta, Ga., May 7, 2019 / 12:15 pm (CNA).- Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has approved a controversial law that bans abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat. The law…
Pope commends North Macedonians for respect among cultures, ethnic identities
Skopje, North Macedonia, May 7, 2019 / 01:54 am (CNA).- Speaking to North Macedonian authorities Tuesday, Pope Francis commended the country for its tradition of peaceful coexistence among its variety…
March for Life events throughout Colombia draws thousands
Bogotá, Colombia, May 7, 2019 / 12:28 am (CNA).- Thousands attended pro-life marches in cities across Colombia on May 4, under the theme “I choose both lives.” March events were…
Catholic conference supports Iowa budget cuts to abortion providers
Des Moines, Iowa, May 6, 2019 / 11:01 pm (CNA).- A budget bill became law in Iowa last week, adding restrictions to grants for abortion providers and Medicaid for gender…
After harassing woman outside Planned Parenthood, Penn. lawmaker says Christians are ‘Bible Bullies’
Philadelphia, Pa., May 6, 2019 / 09:33 pm (CNA).- A Pennsylvania lawmaker has said that pro-life activists and Christians are bullies, after he faced criticism for a video he livestreamed,…
Civil appeals court dismisses legal challenge, says Sheen’s body can go to Peoria
Albany, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA).- The New York Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal of an earlier judgement allowing Venerable Fulton Sheen’s remains to be…
What does the Catholic Church teach about vaccines?
Washington D.C., May 6, 2019 / 04:28 pm (CNA).- More than 760 cases of measles have been reported in the United States this year, the CDC says. Currently, 23 states…
Ceasefire called in Gaza as Vatican UN ambassador sees ‘glimmer of hope’
New York City, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 04:00 pm (CNA).- A ceasefire was called on Monday after days of rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel, marking…
Times Square ultrasound draws thousands
New York City, N.Y., May 6, 2019 / 03:00 pm (CNA).- A live, 4D-ultrasound of a 36-week gestation baby was broadcast in Times Square on Saturday, as part of Focus…