Federal prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty for the white gunman who killed 10 black people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store in 2022.
Author: Carol Zimmermann
Alabama Gets Federal Judge’s OK for First U.S. Execution Using Nitrogen Gas
A federal judge ruled Jan. 10 that Alabama can execute a death row inmate with nitrogen gas in late January, which would make it the country’s first execution using this method that has been described by the inmate’s attorneys and a United Nations report as cruel and experimental.
This Year’s March for Life Goal: ‘To Ultimately Make Abortion Unthinkable’
On Jan. 19, tens of thousands of people are expected to participate in the annual March for Life in Washington marking the 51st anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision that legalized abortion.
Bishops: Catholics Should Pray ‘9 Days For Life’ Novena for Unborn
Catholics across the country are encouraged to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Jan. 16.
High Court Temporarily Lets Idaho ER Abortion Ban Stand, Pending Spring Hearing
The Supreme Court said it would temporarily allow Idaho to continue to enforce its abortion ban in emergency rooms in medical emergencies and it also agreed to hear an appeal of the case this spring.
Fed Appeals Court: ER Doctors Are Not Required to Perform Abortions
A federal appeals court ruled Jan. 2 that emergency room doctors are not required to perform abortions, going against guidance issued by the Biden administration that said these doctors could perform abortions, even in states where the procedure is banned, to stabilize the health of the mother.
Spiritual or Religious? Both? Pew Releases First Study on Topic
A new Pew Research study of spirituality looks at what people mean when they describe themselves as spiritual and how they distinguish it from being religious.
Pope Francis Allows Blessings of Same-Sex Couples
Pope Francis is allowing ordained ministers to bless same-sex couples as long as it isn’t confused with the sacrament of marriage, according to a new document issued by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Dec. 18.
Diocese Is Celebrating Reconciliation Monday Today, Dec. 18
Today, Dec. 18, the Diocese of Brooklyn joins the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Rockville Centre in celebrating Reconciliation Monday.
New Year’s Resolutions: Not Just Exercise or Diet, They Can Involve Faith Practices Too
Many people view the new year as a fresh start, a time to reset and get on a path to self-improvement often bolstered by resolutions to lose weight or exercise more. But what if people took this same view and applied it to religious resolutions with the aim to be more spiritually fit?