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November 10, 2023

Terminally ill UK baby gets more time to live as parents fight judge to bring her to Vatican hospital

Indi Gregory, an 8-month-old in the United Kingdom mandated by a judge to be taken off life support, has gained some time through an appeal process hoping to overturn the ruling.

November 10, 2023

New York nuns declare victory as state backs off investigation into pro-life pregnancy center

A group of Catholic nuns in New York City were granted protection from a New York probe seeking internal records of pro-life pregnancy centers in the state.

November 9, 2023

Maine's high court hears case on removal of child sex abuse statute of limitations

Maine's Supreme Judicial Court is hearing a challenge to the state's elimination of the statute of limitations for lawsuits in child sex abuse cases.

November 9, 2023

Vatican approves transgender people receiving baptism, becoming godparents

The Vatican released a document Wednesday affirming that individuals with gender identity disorders are allowed to receive baptism and serve as witness at weddings.

November 9, 2023

Catholic priests identifying as 'liberal' or 'progressive' have 'all but vanished' from seminaries: study

Catholic priests are rapidly trending toward conservative political views and orthodox theology, according to a study from the Catholic University of America.

November 8, 2023

Republican senator presses State Department for info on bishop imprisoned by Ortega regime

Sen. Eric Schmitt of Missouri is pushing the Department of State to pursue the release of Bishop Rolando Álvarez, who was imprisoned by the Ortega regime in Nicaragua.

November 8, 2023

Pro-life activist Mark Houck files lawsuit against Biden DOJ over arrest

Catholic pro-life activist Mark Houck is suing the Department of Justice for "excessive force" with regard to his 2021 arrest. He was acquitted in January.

November 7, 2023

Knights of Columbus distributes its one millionth coat to deserving student in Denver

The Knights of Columbus recently celebrated its one millionth distributed coat as part of the fraternal organization's "Coats for Kids" program. The coats are given to needy children.

November 6, 2023

New York bishop condemns Sabrina Carpenter music video filmed at Catholic Church: 'Appalled'

Brooklyn Bishop Robert Brennan sent out a statement condemning a music video by pop singer Sabrina Carpenter that was filmed at a historic Catholic church.

November 4, 2023

Rabbis and Christian leaders call for 'National Day of Prayer for Israel' on Monday, Nov. 6

Rabbis and Christian leaders are calling for a unified national day of prayer as the Israel-Hamas war enters its second month. About 200 Israelis are believed to be held hostage in Gaza.