The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new generic form of mifepristone – a pill commonly, but not exclusively, used for early abortion – drawing criticism from pro-life advocates. It marks the second time a Trump administration has approved a generic form of the pill.
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Letters to the Editor, Week of October 4, 2025
Thank You For Our Daughter’s Story; More on the Death of Charlie Kirk
A Call to Hope In Turbulent Times
Recent words marking October as Respect Life Month from Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, come with profound urgency and grace.
Obituaries, Week of October 4, 2025
Sister Rosemary Lorenzen; Brother Francis Delvaux; Sister Patricia A. Anglin, OP
How Jesus Helps When Work Hurts
Burnout is discussed a great deal these days. Thank goodness. We have to address it, as many people are burned out due to their jobs.
Catholic Groups Call for Action To End Federal Government Shut Down
Congressional lawmakers failed to pass legislation to fund the federal government, resulting in a federal government shutdown at the end of September. Catholic groups that serve the poor urged lawmakers to end gridlock.
Hope, Healing Highlight Prayer Service and Mass in Minneapolis 1 Month After Annunciation Shooting
Sharing hugs, tears and smiles, more than 150 people gathered on the lawn outside Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis for a morning prayer service Sept. 27.
Religious Freedom in Nation’s Schools Examined by Religious Liberty Commission
The third meeting of the Department of Justice’s Religious Liberty Commission Sept. 29 examined a range of religious liberty issues related to public and private schools, as well as reflections on recent instances of violence at houses of worship.
US Pilgrims at Jubilee of Catechists Have Private Audience With Pope
Among the estimated 20,000 pilgrims in Rome for the Jubilee of Catechists, a group of three dozen from the United States had their own private audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV Will Declare St. John Henry Newman Doctor of the Church Nov. 1
Pope Leo XIV announced he will proclaim St. John Henry Newman a doctor of the church Nov. 1 during the Jubilee of the World of Education.