Archive for December 13, 2018
For homeless students in New York City, challenges abound
As rent prices increase in New York City, so does its homeless population, affecting not only adults throughout the city... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Mother Teresa's birthplace in 2019
The Vatican announced Thursday that Pope Francis will travel to Bulgaria and Macedonia May 5-7, 2019, with a stop in... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholic TV journalists to be 'channels' of peace
Pope Francis told a Catholic media group Thursday to be avenues of God’s peace, sharing the stories of the poor,... Read more
Pakistani province announces plan to protect religious minorities
A Pakistani official announced this week a new “Minorities Empowerment Package” and the creation of a task force to ensure... Read more
Michigan lawmakers approve ban on telemedicine abortion pill prescriptions
Michigan has passed a bill that would continue to prohibit doctors from prescribing abortion-inducing drugs through a teleconference call, permanently... Read more
Bill recognizing 'reproductive rights' as human rights introduced in US House
A bill was introduced Monday in the US House of Representatives to require that the State Department include “reproductive rights”... Read more
Australian PM promises bill to protect against religious discrimination
Amid competing claims of religious freedom rights and LBGT rights, the Australian prime minister said Thursday the government will next... Read more
Trial begins for priest accused of assaulting San Diego seminarian
A trial began Tuesday for the San Diego priest accused of sexually assaulting a seminarian in February. The alleged victim... Read more
Ohio 'heartbeat abortion' ban advances toward governor's veto decision
The Ohio Senate has passed a modified bill to ban abortions when the unborn child has a detectable heartbeat, and... Read more
House passes farm bill and controversial rule on Yemen debate
An agriculture bill supported by a coalition of Catholic groups passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday with bipartisan support.... Read more
