China announces it will change its policy, allow all families 2 children
The Chinese government imposed its one-child policy in 1979 to curb the growth of the population that, at that time, was reaching 972 million people with some families in rural areas since then required to apply to have a second child if the first child was a girl.
Appeals court rules against N.Y. Catholic entities over contraceptives
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A seventh federal appeals court ruled Aug. 7 that there is no religious rights conflict with a process created for nonprofit religious organizations to get around a government mandate to provide coverage for contraceptives in employee health insurance.
At summit, survivors expose ‘cancer’ of clergy sex abuse
In the first testimony, a man from Chile expressed the pain he felt when, after reporting his abuse to the church, he was treated "as a liar" and told that "I and others were enemies of the church."
Pope mourns death of French patient after doctors withhold care
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — “Every life is valuable, always,” Pope Francis tweeted after offering prayers for Vincent Lambert, a 42-year-old French man who died July 11, nine days after doctors stopped providing him with nutrition and hydration.
New Mexico bishops laud court decision barring assisted suicide
SANTA FE (CNS) — The Catholic bishops of New Mexico in a joint statement welcomed a ruling by the state’s Court of Appeals that...
Mary inspires, assists those seeking their vocation, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Signing his document dedicated to young people, faith and discernment, Pope Francis said Mary, the mother of God, is a source of inspiration and strength for everyone who seeks to understand their vocation and remain faithful to it.
In new Knights’ video, parents share story of son’s abuse by family friend
In the 30-minute video, a Catholic mom and a dad who is a Knight talk about how they learned that a trusted family friend sexually abused their son when he was 10.
Court urged to hear Louisiana, Indiana cases and overturn Roe
The court will hear a challenge to a Louisiana law and will announce Oct. 7 whether it will take up an Indiana case.
Fire chaplain helped save religious artifacts from burning cathedral
PARIS (CNS) — A hero emerging from the Notre Dame Cathedral fire April 15 is Fr. Jean-Marc Fournier, chaplain of the Paris Fire Brigade, who is credited with saving a reliquary containing the Crown of Thorns and the Blessed Sacrament from the burning cathedral.
Priest’s 100-mile bike ride raises COVID-19 aid for parish — and hope
Father Christopher Heanue started his morning July 27 by celebrating Mass at 5 a.m. and then took off on a 100-mile bike ride. But it wasn't just any ride.
