The U.S. Supreme Court has denied an appeal by a group of New Jersey-based pro-life pregnancy centers to block a subpoena from the state’s attorney general seeking that they disclose donor information.
Author: Carol Zimmermann
Louisiana Legislators Mull Classifying Abortion-Inducing Drugs as Controlled Dangerous Substances
Louisiana lawmakers are considering legislation that would classify the abortion-inducing drugs mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances, meaning that possession of these drugs without a prescription could lead to fines or jail time.
Mayor Adams Calls His Vatican Audience With Pope Francis ‘A Sacred Moment for Me’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams described his May 10-11 trip to the Vatican — where he attended a conference and met with Pope Francis — as “something that was extremely dear to me.”
National Nurses Week: Time to Remember Long History of Health Care Nuns
National Nurses Week is celebrated in the United States May 6-12, ending on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, known as the founder of modern nursing.
Pope Urges Communicators to Proceed With Caution on AI
This year’s World Communications Day on May 12 takes a closer look at the impact and potential dangers of artificial intelligence.
These Blessed Women Lived Faithful Lives, And Some Helped Their Children to Be Saints
The sheer nature of the 24/7 role of mothers would seem to put many of them in the sainthood category, but it turns out there are not a lot of saints who were mothers.
NY Judge Blocks Abortion Referendum from November Ballot
A New York judge May 7 blocked an abortion amendment from appearing on the November election ballot saying state lawmakers failed to follow correct procedures required for constitutional amendments.
New York AG Sues Pro-Life Groups Over Abortion Pill Reversal Claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Heartbeat International, a pro-life group, and 11 crisis pregnancy centers in the state May 6, saying they are misleading women with their claims of a treatment that could reverse the effects of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Immigration Advocates Praise Plans to Expand Health Care Coverage for DACA Recipients
A May 3 announcement from the Biden administration that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, recipients would soon be able to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance plan was praised as a positive step by immigration advocates.
Father Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries, Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
A White House audience watched Jesuit Father Greg Boyle receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a May 3 ceremony, but the crowd that likely had the most cheers for the 69-year-old priest was back in Los Angeles.