Pilot who offered women flights to abortion-friendly states fired from job teaching at Catholic seminary

By Joe Bukuras, Catholic News Agency, April 24, 2023 A professor at a Catholic seminary in Louisiana lost his job after it was discovered that he had gone on social media to offer his services as a pilot to women wishing to travel to states where abortion is legal.  Greg Williams, a... read more

America’s Abortion Landscape: Assessing the Policy in All 50 States

What is the status of legislation and court cases? Below is an update on the status of abortion in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, as of mid-January 2023. By Matthew McDonald, National Catholic Register, January 20, 2023 Abortion policy in the United States has largely been a... read more

Tennessee Bill Would Allow Fathers to Stop Their Baby From Being Killed in an Abortion

By Micaiah Bilger, February 13, 2021 Two Tennessee lawmakers introduced a controversial bill this week that would give fathers the legal right to protect their unborn children from abortions. Law & Crime reports state House Bill 1079/Senate Bill 494 is sponsored by Republican state Rep.... read more

A bleeding host in Argentina? Bishop investigates alleged Eucharistic miracle

April 12, 2017 Buenos Aires, Argentina, Apr 13, 2017 / 12:43 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A bishop in the Argentine province in Santa Fe is investigating a Eucharistic host that appeared to bleed during adoration at a drug rehabilitation home. Bishop Luis Fernandez of the Rafaela diocese announced... read more

Pope Francis has some ideas on how to fix the priest shortage

March 8, 2017 11:22 AM Vatican City, Mar 8, 2017 / 12:22 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In a newly-released interview Pope Francis discussed the shortage of vocations to the priesthood, saying the first response must be prayer. He also mentioned working with youth, the low birthrate, and the ordination of... read more

Members of Congress speak up for Little Sisters before big day in court

March 22, 2016 Washington D.C., Mar 22, 2016 / 04:52 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Members of the United States Congress have voiced their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor before their case is argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday. “We talk a lot about public service up here. Well,... read more

New Chicago archbishop: Be authentic, leave your comfort zone

November 18, 2014 5:06 PM Chicago, Ill., Nov 18, 2014 CNA/EWTN News Newly installed Chicago Archbishop Blase J. Cupich’s first public homily stressed the importance of personal witness “with joy and compassion,” purified of “anger, harshness and fear.” “Jesus tells all of us... read more

Synod’s final report shows nuance on homosexuality, remarriage

October 18, 2014 4:38 PM Vatican City, Oct 18, 2014 / 03:38 pm, CNA/EWTN News The synod’s final report, released Saturday, presents substantial changes with respect to the much discussed midterm report, especially regarding homosexual persons and the divorced and remarried. The final... read more