Dorothy Day was once considered by the FBI as a “dangerous American,” but the Catholic Church may one day soon declare her to be a saint.
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The Web Snares Child Sex Victims
In a discreet office inside New York’s FBI headquarters, Michael Osborn, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Violent Crimes and Crimes Against Children, is tackling a growing crisis in America — online child sexual exploitation. The internet has become the go-to place for predators who want to target vulnerable young children. And it’s not just for profit.
Appeals Court Upholds Trump Administration’s Title X ‘Protect Life Rule’
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Feb. 24 upheld the Trump administration’s “Protect Life Rule” that enforces the Title X rule banning taxpayer funds from being used to promote or provide abortion as family planning.
Brooklyn a ‘Bridge’ on the Underground Railroad
Hidden among the streets and sidewalks of Brooklyn is a rich abolitionist history. From homes of prominent leaders in the movement to churches that were stops along the historic Underground Railroad, the borough was a hub of abolitionist activities, leading up to the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed millions of enslaved African-Americans.
Catholic Scout Councils Not Affected by Bankruptcy Case, Chairman Says
Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
Pro-Life Democrats are ‘Highly Motivated’ for 2020 Presidential Race
As the Democratic primaries get underway, some pro-life Democrats are currently puzzling over their place within the party and considering how they might participate in the presidential nominating process.
Remains of Aborted Babies Now in Final Resting Place in Indiana Cemetery
A cold, gray, wintry day in South Bend seemed like an appropriate setting for the burial of 2,411 aborted babies, whose remains were interred in Southlawn Cemetery in the city Feb. 12.
How to Spot a Human Trafficking Victim
Here are some red flags to look out for that may indicate someone is a victim of human trafficking.
Human Trafficking: Millions Are Trapped in Forced Marriages, Labor
Around the world, human trafficking has reached horrific new heights. Fueled by conflict, poverty, food insecurity and the effects of climate change, traffickers are finding new opportunities to prey on those who are searching for safety. Pope Francis, who has made combating human trafficking a priority, recently acknowledged the impact of Talitha Kum at an exhibit in Rome.
Supreme Court Green Card Order Could Hurt Local Immigrants
In January, the Supreme Court ruled that a Trump administration order that makes it easier for the government to block immigrants from obtaining admission into the United States, or gaining residency status, can be enforced until a final court ruling is issued.