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Maryland deacon charged with soliciting a minor

The Archdiocese of Baltimore has suspended a deacon from ministry after his arrest on charges of soliciting a person he believed to be a 15-year-old boy
Christine Rousselle

Texas parents sue over Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms

Three Texas mothers say a new state law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms infringes their religious freedom and parental rights
Christine Rousselle

Acting attorney general signals push against mail-order abortion drugs

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told faith leaders the administration was working with federal agencies to make the effects of the Dobbs ruling permanent across the United States
Christine Rousselle

Statue of the Virgin Mary destroyed in latest attack on Queens Catholic church

The NYPD’s Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating after a fourth incident of vandalism at a parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn
Christine Rousselle

US bishops urge prayers as Gaza peace negotiations continue

The US bishops have welcomed a proposed Gaza peace agreement while urging prayers for its successful implementation
Christine Rousselle

Dominican friars’ bluegrass band unveils sixth album

The Hillbilly Thomists have released their sixth album and will perform at the Dominican Rosary Pilgrimage in September
Christine Rousselle

Michigan court blocks enforcement of state's ‘conversion therapy’ ban

The ruling ends Michigan's enforcement of restrictions on talk therapy after Catholic counsellors challenged the law on free speech grounds
Christine Rousselle

Fr James Martin’s ‘LGBT’ ministry announces New York City pilgrimage

Outreach will host a three-day pilgrimage through New York City highlighting sites connected with LGBTQ Catholics and the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Christine Rousselle

Florida attorney general warns Catholic schools over vaccine exemptions

Florida's Catholic schools could face funding consequences if they do not comply with state law on religious vaccine exemptions, the attorney general says
Christine Rousselle

Massachusetts lawmakers approve bill expanding access to late-term abortion

Massachusetts lawmakers have approved legislation removing all restrictions on abortion later in pregnancy, prompting criticism from the state’s Catholic bishops
Christine Rousselle