During oral arguments just shy of three hours Nov. 1, the Supreme Court closely examined — and seemed to have concerns about — how the new abortion law in Texas was framed and is enforced.
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Former Gov. Cuomo Expected in Court Nov. 17 on Charges He Forcibly Touched Aide
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who resigned in disgrace in August when faced with numerous accusations of sexual harassment, has been criminally charged with forcibly touching a female aide during an alleged incident in the governor’s mansion in Albany in December 2020.
McCarrick Criminal Sex Abuse Case Continued Until December
The criminal sex abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick was continued until Dec. 21 after a brief pretrial hearing in Dedham District Court on Oct. 28.
Francis-Biden Meeting Just Latest in Long History of Pope-U.S. President Encounters
Upon arriving in Rome to take part in this weekend’s G20 meeting, United States President Joe Biden will pay a visit to Pope Francis. They have met three times before, both in Rome and on American soil, but this will be the first time they share facetime since the U.S. elected its second Catholic president last November.
Immigration Advocates Hope Biden-Francis Meeting Inspires Change to U.S. Policy
When President Joe Biden and Pope Francis meet on Friday, some U.S. immigration advocates hope the pontiff can plant seeds for change in U.S. immigration policy.
Popes and Presidents: Biden is 14th U.S. President to Visit Vatican
Pope Francis is scheduled to welcome Biden to the Vatican at noon Oct. 29, soon after the president arrives in Italy to participate in the G-20 Summit, which will focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and global health, the global economy and climate change.
In Houston, #RallyNuns May Be Astros’ Secret Weapon as World Series Opens
Dubbed the “Rally Nuns,” the Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province, a growing congregation of Vietnamese consecrated women religious in Houston, became a viral sensation when they filled the rows of Minute Maid Park.
From Planned Parenthood To Advocacy for Saving Lives
Mayra Rodríguez got a close-up view of the devastating physical and emotional effects of abortion — not because she had one herself, but because she used to be the manager of a Planned Parenthood clinic.
Olympic Gold Medalist Tells Students To Put Jesus First
Sydney McLaughlin was a two-time track and field gold medalist at the Tokyo Olympics this past summer, but she’s quick to point out that the gilded honors aren’t hers alone.
Bishops Urge Senate to Include Pro-Life Provisions in Appropriations Bills
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee for Religious Liberty, and Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities, issued their statement in response to the Senate committee’s action.