A federal judge in Texas was hearing arguments on March 15 challenging the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of mifepristone, one of two drugs used in chemical abortions.
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Twin Bank Failures Underscore ‘Solemn Obligation’ of Banking Prudence For Common Good of Society
After the failures of two banks in March, the U.S. government has taken steps to prevent similar failures and the risks such failures would present to the economy.
Wyoming Governor Weighs ‘Unforeseen Consequences’ of Abortion Bills Still on His Desk
Wyoming’s legislature passed two pieces of legislation in March that would restrict abortion in the state,but the governor has yet to sign them into law, saying he is evaluating whether they may pose “unforeseen consequences.”
Vatican Accepts ‘Positio’ in Mother Lange’s Cause; Dicastery to Review Documents on Her Life
The canonization cause of Mother Mary Lange, founder of the world’s first sustained women’s religious community for Black women, has taken a step forward.
California Pulls $54M Contract from Walgreens Over Abortion Pill Ban
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on March 8 that the state will revoke its $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant stated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in states that have outlawed its use.
Catechumen Says Decision to Join Church at Easter is ‘Right Calling’ at ‘Right Time’
After going to church regularly for more than 20 years, Jerry Garner of Lenox Township, Pennsylvania, is now consciously making a decision to join the Catholic faith.
Supreme Court Lets Lawsuit Continue Against Florida City’s Prayer Vigil
The U.S. Supreme Court said on March 6 that it would not weigh in on a dispute between city officials of Ocala, Florida, and atheists who are suing the city. The lawsuit claims that a 2014 prayer vigil in Ocala — held after a series of drive-by shootings — violated the First Amendment.
Bishops Urge Congress to Pass Legislation Banning Transgender Athletes from Girls’ Sports
The leaders of two U.S. bishops’ committees sent a letter of support on March 3 to congressional leaders who have introduced legislation to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls’ and women’s team sports.
Bishop O’Connell’s Legacy: ‘He Brought Us All Closer Together’
There was an instance at the March 2 memorial Mass for Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell that Gregory Warner realized wouldn’t have happened in years past: the Knights of Peter Claver and the Knights of Columbus came together as an honor guard for the casket.
Post-Pandemic Church Numbers Gradually Increasing, But Still Lag
Three years ago, in mid-March, COVID-19’s outbreak in the United States quickly and drastically up-ended life as people knew it, as businesses, schools, and houses of worship closed.