When the world of banking and finance crushes people instead of helping them, it betrays its very purpose and promotes an “uncivilized economy,” Pope Francis said.
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In 2024, State Laws of Interest to Catholics Span Abortion to IVF to Immigration
State laws of interest to Catholics spanned policy areas from abortion to IVF to immigration in 2024. An expected ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court in 2025 could have an impact on state laws across the country banning certain types of medical or surgical gender reassignment procedures for minors who identify as transgender.
Oldest Known Ten Commandments Tablet Expected to Fetch Up to $2 Million at Auction
The oldest known stone tablet featuring the Ten Commandments, believed to date between 300 and 800 A.D., is set to go up for auction this month in Manhattan, according to Sotheby’s New York.
No Sanctuary? Trump Reportedly Plans to Reverse Policy, Permit ICE Arrests at Churches
The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump plans to rescind a long-standing policy preventing Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests at what are seen as sensitive locations, including houses of worship, schools and hospitals, according to a report by NBC News.
Catholic Charities of N.Y. Urges Deportation Caution
Recent comments from New York City Mayor Eric Adams that he supports deporting undocumented immigrants who commit crimes will not receive pushback from Catholic Charities of New York executive director Msgr. Kevin Sullivan. Msgr. Sullivan does, however, urge Adams to be very careful in how he implements any such policy.
Pro-Life Advocates Grapple with Trump’s Lack of Clarity on Abortion Pills, Next Term’s Policy
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in January, activists on both sides of the abortion debate have been left to grapple with some lack of clarity from him on the issue.
Family of Suspected CEO Killer ‘Shocked and Devastated,’ Known for Strong Support of Jesuit Education
The suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson hails from a prominent Maryland family whose matriarch was a strong supporter of Jesuit education.
U.S. Bishops Join Pope, Other Groups Urging Biden to Commute 40 Death Sentences
The U.S. bishops’ conference was among the groups that urged President Joe Biden on Dec. 9 to commute exiting federal death sentences before President-elect Donald Trump, who has sought to expand the use of capital punishment, returns to the White House.
Catholic Health Association ‘Shocked and Grieved’ By Brazen Killing of Health Insurance CEO
The Catholic Health Association of the United States said the national organization, along with the Catholic health community, is “shocked and grieved” by the public killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson at the hands of a masked gunman.
‘Super Noah’ & Family Are Taking on a Vision Quest: Family Works Tirelessly To Get Him the Proper Glasses He Needs
Six-year-old Noah Jacob is a child model whose image can be seen in ads for the department store Target. His nickname is “Super Noah,” a nod to his status as a supermodel. However, behind the bright smile and playful eyes, Noah faces a problem too big for a young boy to handle.He has Down Syndrome, a condition often accompanied by other health issues — in Noah’s case, poor eyesight is one of them.