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Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act introduced in Congress; Bishops to support...
WASHINGTON -- A bill to ban the use of capital punishment by the federal government was reintroduced in Congress, where it faces steep odds...
The Food and Drug Administration approves first over-the-counter birth control pill...
WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration announced July 13 it approved the sale of a birth control pill without a prescription for the...
Despite Ukraine’s just cause to defend itself, Church opposes U.S. decision...
WASHINGTON (OSV News) -- President Joe Biden defended what he called a "very difficult decision" to provide cluster munitions to Ukraine amid Russia's invasion...
High court sides with Christian web designer opposed to making websites...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled June 30 in favor of a Christian web designer who argued she had a First Amendment right...
Supreme Court unanimous decision upholds former postal worker who says he...
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision June 29 in favor of a former postal worker who said he was denied...
‘Self-identified Catholic’ Democrats in U.S. House argue for abortion rights; bishops...
WASHINGTON -- After more than two dozen Catholic Democratic House lawmakers signed a "statement of principles" advocating for abortion access that cited tenets of...
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York celebrates Dobbs anniversary — ‘Twenty-five...
WASHINGTON -- The first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization is an "opportunity to continue...
Former President Donald Trump makes first court appearance after being indicted...
Former President Donald Trump surrendered to authorities at the federal courthouse in Miami June 13, making his first court appearance after being indicted on...
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, a Catholic, targets Trump, announces...
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie announced his second presidential campaign in New Hampshire June 6, entering the fray in a Republican primary that...
Senate approves bill avoiding first-ever U.S. default; ‘A promising step toward...
The U.S. Senate on June 1 passed its version of a compromise bill brokered by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, just...