Articles by Kate Quiñones
Catholic group urges European Parliament to address ‘demographic winter,’ protect children
Jun 7, 2024 / 08:30 amAs this weekend’s elections kick off across EU member states, the policy toolkit “invites incoming parliamentarians to prioritize families in their policymaking.”
North Carolina court strikes down restrictions on in-home chemical abortions
Jun 6, 2024 / 15:00 pmHere’s a look at abortion-related developments that took place in Washington and in various U.S. states this week.
Senate rejects ‘Trojan horse’ Right to Contraception Act
Jun 5, 2024 / 18:10 pmThe legislation failed to reach the 60 votes it needed to move forward, in a 51 to 39 vote. Most Republicans voted against the bill.
Colorado discriminated against Catholic preschools, judge finds
Jun 5, 2024 / 17:00 pmA federal court ruled Tuesday that the state’s decision to exclude Catholic preschools was unconstitutional.
Corpus Christi processions sweep the nation amid National Eucharistic Revival
Jun 3, 2024 / 17:02 pmThe Corpus Christi processions took place at a time when the Catholic Church in the U.S. is embarking on a National Eucharistic Revival.
Religious women help launch program to combat sexual abuse, ‘create a culture of care’
Jun 3, 2024 / 14:25 pmThe e-learning program helps educate religious women on how to protect children and vulnerable adults from sexual abuse situations.
U.S. bishops to Congress: Abortion funding is ‘antithesis of health care and justice’
May 31, 2024 / 14:20 pmBishop Michael Burbidge highlighted in a May 16 letter that the USCCB “will oppose any bill that expands taxpayer funding of abortion.
As Jimmy Lai languishes in prison, fellow activists convicted in Hong Kong
May 31, 2024 / 14:00 pmFourteen pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong have been convicted of subversion while billionaire Catholic convert Jimmy Lai, 76, remains imprisoned.
Lawmakers call for studying environmental impact of abortion pill
May 30, 2024 / 17:30 pmHere’s a look at abortion-related and pro-life developments that took place in Washington, D.C., and various U.S. states recently.
Catholic Relief Services unable to provide aid to southern Gaza amid ongoing war
May 30, 2024 / 09:10 am“Most of the aid crosses through Rafah, and the Rafah crossing has been closed since early May because of the military operations there,” a spokeswoman said.
The ‘Gen Z’ flip: Why young women are leaving religion — and how to bring them back
May 30, 2024 / 06:00 amFor the first time in decades, young men are more likely to stick with religion, while young women are leaving, according to a recent study. Why?
New York attorney general sued for ‘targeting’ pro-life pregnancy centers
May 29, 2024 / 13:55 pmADF filed the suit along with The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates on behalf of two nonprofit pro-life pregnancy centers.
Pro-life roundup: Louisiana passes abortion fraud bill, California invites abortionists from Arizona
May 24, 2024 / 17:48 pmA look at major abortion-related developments that took place in the states this week.
Survey: Pro-abortion laws ascendant globally
May 24, 2024 / 12:27 pmDespite the release of the Vatican document Dignitas Infinita (“Infinite Dignity”), various nations continue moving in the opposite direction on core life issues.
Pro-life leader launches ‘life-affirming, family-strengthening’ health ministry for women
May 24, 2024 / 08:00 amPresident of the Institute for Women’s Health Valerie Huber speaks with EWTN News President Montse Alvarado on “EWTN Pro-Life Weekly.”
Archbishop shares key themes of upcoming International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador
May 22, 2024 / 14:23 pm“I hope that it will be a congress that commits and leads to life..." Archbishop Alfredo José Espinoza Mateus, SDB, told EWTN.
Catholic high school decades in the making breaks ground in northern Colorado
May 22, 2024 / 06:00 amTwelve seniors who pioneered St. John Paul II High School as freshmen four years ago graduated on the 44 acres that will be home to the school’s future building.
Philippine cardinal condemns chapel bombing as ‘horrendous sacrilegious act’
May 21, 2024 / 18:20 pmA Catholic cardinal condemned the grenade attack on a village chapel during a Bible service that left two wounded in the southern Philippines on Sunday.
U.S. religious freedom watchdog’s new appointments include three Catholics
May 20, 2024 / 15:14 pmThe USCIRF is a government organization that reviews violations of religious freedom around the world and makes policy recommendations.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage: Don’t miss these stops on the St. Juan Diego Route
May 18, 2024 / 05:00 amThe St. Juan Diego Route will start at the southern tip of Texas with a Pentecost Mass hosted by the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Brownsville.