A federal appeals court in a 2-1 ruling just before midnight April 12 stopped part of the recent order by a Texas judge to suspend approval of the abortion pill mifepristone but the new ruling also put restrictions on the drug’s use.
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Toxic Contamination of Water Sources Poses Long-Term Hazards to American Communities and Environment
The biblical author of Proverbs advises, “Drink water from your own cistern; flowing water from your own well.” But in the centuries before Jesus Christ’s birth when these verses were written, water pollution from chemicals and artificial contaminants was unknown. In contemporary America, it’s a persistent phenomenon.
Louisiana Governor Urges State Lawmakers to Abolish Death Penalty
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards called on state legislators to do away with the death penalty in his April 10 address opening the spring legislative session in Baton Rouge.
Can Catholic Speed Dating Ministries Boost Falling Marriage Vocations?
Recent studies show that online dating is one of the most popular ways couples meet each other. But some single Catholics are growing disillusioned with the digital world and searching for — or creating — other options.
Walter Reed Medical Center: We’ll Still Provide Catholic Services
In response to accusations from the Archdiocese of the Military Services that it has committed a “glaring violation” of hospitalized Catholics’ rights by terminating its contract with a community of Franciscan priests, Walter Reed National Medical Center maintained that Catholic services will still be provided.
Idaho Gov. Signs First of its Kind ‘Abortion Trafficking’ Law
Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little signed into law on April 5 legislation that makes it illegal for an adult to help a minor get an abortion without parental consent — the first measure of its kind in the country.
Alternative Spring Breaks Provide Life Lessons for College Students
Spring break, an annual rite of passage for many college students, was back in full force this year, with the pandemic and its travel restrictions pretty much in the rearview mirror.
With St. Joseph’s ‘Fiat’, Lay Men Expand The Gospel’s Reach on Mission at Home and Overseas
Relationship, contemplative prayer, caring for children, accompaniment — these words may not be readily associated with masculine stereotypes. But they are core parts of Catholic men today who have dedicated themselves to carrying out the mission Jesus Christ entrusted to his church on college campuses, at parishes, in schools and sports programs and working alongside farmers.
As Trump Pleads Not Guilty, Catholic Experts Weigh In on Impact of Indictment on 2024 Campaign
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned April 4, pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts related to falsifying business records associated with his alleged role in paying hush money to an adult film actress in the closing days of the 2016 campaign, among other alleged misconduct.
Republicans Subpoena FBI Director Over Plan to Monitor Catholic Church Members
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan subpoenaed FBI Director Christopher Wray on April 10 for documents related to a now-withdrawn FBI field office memo about developing sources in Catholic parishes to report suspicious activity that could involve domestic violent extremism.