Ruling in Montana case called ‘welcome victory’ for religious freedom
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The consensus from religious liberty advocates following the June 30 Supreme Court ruling on public funds…
Florida bishops hail new law on parental consent before minor has abortion
By Jean Gonzalez Catholic News Service ORLANDO, Fla.— Pro-life advocates in Florida applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis when he signed a bill June 30 that…
Msgr. Ratzinger, retired pope’s brother, dies at 96
By Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Msgr. Georg Ratzinger, a musician and retired Pope Benedict XVI’s elder brother, died July 1 at the…
Respect, understanding can defeat racism, bigotry, Archbishop Gregory says
By Richard Szczepanowski Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — While America grapples with racism and bigotry and other social ills, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory…
Pro-life advocates say ruling puts clinic profits over women’s health
By Ian Alvano Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — Many of the country’s leading pro-life advocates said the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 29 ruling striking…
Obispo: Fallo de la corte sobre el aborto continúa ‘precedente cruel’
Por Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — En una decisión de 5 a 4 votos, la Corte Suprema dictó que no puede mantenerse…
Catholic leaders denounce rejection of federal death penalty appeal
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court announced June 29 that it would not hear an appeal by federal…
Court says tax credit program can’t exclude religious schools
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 ruling June 30, the Supreme Court said the exclusion of religious schools in…
U.S. Catholic media must inspire unity amid division, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Catholic media outlets in the United States are called to break down barriers that…
Court’s abortion ruling continues ‘cruel precedent,’ says bishop
By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — In a 5-4 decision June 29, the Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana law requiring that…