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Bishops offer firm support for legislation to combat human trafficking
Posted on 05/5/2026 03:00 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The Church "is a steadfast voice against human trafficking and other forms of exploitation, as well as a longtime provider of services and pastoral care to victims of these crimes,” the bishops wrote.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 14:50 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Catholic, interfaith leaders press Ohio lawmakers to abolish death penalty
Posted on 05/4/2026 14:50 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine, a Catholic, is expected to issue a statement on the death penalty after the May 5 primary election.
Christians comprise barely 2% of Holy Land: ‘Pray for a future,’ abbot urges
Posted on 05/4/2026 13:45 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
With a shrinking Christian population, the Holy Land could end up being a “Christian Disneyland” featuring the holy sites as tourist attractions but with no living Christian presence.
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 13:15 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.
Supreme Court temporarily lifts ban on mail-order abortion drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 13:15 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
At the behest of two abortion drug companies, the Supreme Court is temporarily lifting the ban on mail-order abortion drugs after a lower court ruled that the policy undermined Louisiana state law.
DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity
Posted on 05/4/2026 12:26 PM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.”
DePaul University conference on Pope Leo draws conversation about AI, human dignity
Posted on 05/4/2026 12:26 PM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
AI “machines do not have soul,” Jesuit Father Philip Larrey said. “Only God can be responsible for the creation of the soul.”
Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 11:56 AM (EWTN News - World Catholic News)
The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.
Catholic mental health professionals react to executive order removing barriers to psychedelic drugs
Posted on 05/4/2026 11:56 AM (EWTN News - US Catholic News)
The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from a decade ago.