‘Runaway train’: Doctors warn U.K. politicians against Assisted Dying Bill
Safeguards written into Oregon's 1997 Death With Dignity Act, which legalized assisted suicide in the state, are "not being followed," a U.S. doctor told British politicians during a Zoom hearing on Britain's Assisted Dying Bill.
Hidden costs: When for-profit chains buy Catholic hospitals
The Catholic Labor Network's annual "Gaudium et Spes" report, issued each year in time for Labor Day, painstakingly notes each unionized Catholic workplace by state and diocese, along with what unions represent workers there.
Use Gospel as a guide, not an ideology, pope tells Claretian Missionaries
The Gospel should never be used as a means to an end, wielded like an ideology, Pope Francis told representatives of the Claretian Missionaries.
Texas bishops highlight state-funded program to help pregnant women
Amid heated discussion surrounding the new abortion law in Texas, which bans abortions from six weeks, Catholic bishops have emphasized the importance of a long-running state program to help pregnant women.
Pope appeals for ‘fraternity and solidarity’ for people in Ethiopia
Pope Francis prayed for those affected by the conflict in Ethiopia, appealing for "fraternity and solidarity so that the common desire for peace can be heard."
Mexican Supreme Court invalidates second state law against abortion
The Mexican bishops' conference expressed sorrow over a unanimous Supreme Court decision to decriminalize abortion, while other church leaders called on Catholics to "not to be indifferent" on issues of life.
Through baptism, all Christians are united and equal in Christ, pope says
There is no place for discrimination or divisive distinctions among people who believe in Christ, Pope Francis said during his weekly general audience.
Virginia Catholics say faith helped them process 9/11 attack at Pentagon
In the two decades since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, several Catholics in the Arlington Diocese -- where the Pentagon was hit by a hijacked plane -- say they relied on their faith that day and in the years since to process what happened.
USCCB launches initiative to address polarization in U.S. society
Polarization across society has prompted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to launch an initiative that looks to bring people together to serve the common good.
Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention
Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses.
