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The women forced to abort: How U.S. law enables abusers

Women are being forced to have abortions by significant others who obtain abortion pills by mail — a largely unregulated practice, with some companies operating outside the healthcare system.

Hundreds of Catholics turn out for Eucharistic procession in historic Williamsburg, Virginia

More than 10,000 Catholics have participated in the Cabrini Route of the procession, which has traveled up the Eastern Seaboard and visited multiple dioceses.

U.S. bishops urge reflection as nation prepares for Sacred Heart consecration

Catholics should “take a moment to reflect on the title 'Sacred Heart of Jesus'” and what the “special title” truly means, Archbishop Shelton Fabre of Louisville, Kentucky, said.

Pope to German students: Your Catholic faith is a way of life, not a label

The Holy Father highlighted the principles guiding Catholic student associations in Germany — of which Pope Benedict XVI was also a member — religion, scholarship, friendship, and homeland.

Top Canadian newspaper says media failed to verify Kamloops mass graves claim

The Globe and Mail said the "starting point for the media” in 2021 should have been searching for evidence and admitted to a “failure of journalism.”

Catholic-backed truth commission launched to probe Duterte drug war killings in Philippines

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David is advising a new civilian-led body seeking to document the thousands killed during Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign.

Bishop accompanying pope in Barcelona: Leo XIV to drive missionary outreach in Spain

The bishop of Sant Feliu de Llobregat near Barcelona said the pope's visit to a prison in his diocese will send a powerful message that the Church's path is one of mercy.

Well-traveled Pope Leo knows Spain better than many Spaniards, author says

As an ordinary priest, prior general of the Augustinans and the bishop of Chiclayo, Pope Leo XIV traveled extensively in Spain, gaining firsthand knowledge of the country and its people.

Catholic law firm offers guidelines to help school districts uphold parental rights

Guidelines urge districts to “immediately and expressly adopt a parental notice and opt-out policy,” which provides prominent and regular notice that will reach all parents.

Hero priest tackles suspect and helps woman after hit-and-run in Detroit

"Just another day in the D," Rev. Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins told local media after surviving the harrowing ordeal.