In a reversal of a 2021 decision, a federal appeals court has ruled that a Catholic school in the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, was justified in firing a substitute teacher over his same-sex relationship.
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Florida Suit Claims Biden Administration Regulations ‘Fundamentally Redefine the Practice of Medicine’
A lawsuit filed by the State of Florida and on behalf of the Catholic Medical Association (CMA) claims that new nondiscrimination regulations implemented by the Biden administration is unlawful overreach that will “fundamentally redefine the practice of medicine.”
Fertility Decline a Complex Trend Beyond Any One Policy Solution, Economists Say
The U.S. fertility rate has slowed to a new record low, according to an analysis recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But experts said there does not appear to be any one policy that could reverse a complex trend.
New York AG Sues Pro-Life Groups Over Abortion Pill Reversal Claims
New York Attorney General Letitia James sued Heartbeat International, a pro-life group, and 11 crisis pregnancy centers in the state May 6, saying they are misleading women with their claims of a treatment that could reverse the effects of the abortion pill mifepristone.
Immigration Advocates Praise Plans to Expand Health Care Coverage for DACA Recipients
A May 3 announcement from the Biden administration that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, recipients would soon be able to enroll in the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance plan was praised as a positive step by immigration advocates.
Father Boyle, Founder of Homeboy Industries, Receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
A White House audience watched Jesuit Father Greg Boyle receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a May 3 ceremony, but the crowd that likely had the most cheers for the 69-year-old priest was back in Los Angeles.
New Hartford Archbishop Pledges to Bring Back Catholic Schools to Connecticut Capital
In his first formal address to the faithful as leader of the Archdiocese of Hartford, Connecticut, Archbishop Christopher Coyne announced a lofty goal of not only bringing Catholic schools back to the state’s capital city, but making them tuition free.
Florida Law Prohibiting Abortion After 6 Weeks Gestation Goes Into Effect
A law prohibiting elective abortions after six weeks of pregnancy went into effect May 1 in Florida, as that state also faces a ballot measure on abortion in November.
Catholic Leaders Urge Biden to Push for Cease-Fire in Gaza
More than 200 Catholic leaders signed a letter sent to President Joe Biden May 2 urging for a cease-fire in Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages, and an end to shipments of weapons to Israel.
Bishops Urge Virginia Catholics to Tell Their Governor to Veto ‘Coercive Contraception’ Bills
The Virginia Catholic Conference is urging Catholics to contact the state’s governor, Glenn Youngkin, to veto bills sent to him by the state legislators that would require health insurance companies to provide contraception coverage in their health plans without any religious exemptions or parental rights protections.