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Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings

Multiple congregations of sisters alleged that the gun manufacturer was partly complicit in “an unrelenting and growing stream of killings.”

Religious sisters lose lawsuit against Smith & Wesson alleging ‘facilitation’ of mass shootings

Multiple congregations of sisters alleged that the gun manufacturer was partly complicit in “an unrelenting and growing stream of killings.”

Case against priest for alleged role in attempted coup d’état in Brazil dismissed

In November 2024 Brazil’s Federal Police had named Father José Eduardo de Oliveira e Silva as a suspect in the attempt to prevent the presidential inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Bishop Seitz discusses pastoral letter, elaborates on call for discernment among law enforcement

“No one should ever act against the dictates of a well-informed conscience, and we all have a responsibility to form our consciences according to the law of God,” the El Paso, Texas, bishop said.

Pew report finds that one-fourth of U.S. radio stations have a faith focus

Most religious radio stations report that “evangelism” is part of their mission.

Louisville pays Christian photographer $800,000 after violating her religious freedom

The city’s ordinance sought to force her to photograph same-sex weddings and restrict the opinions she could publish on her website.

Chicago Catholic parents appeal to Vatican to keep school open

After the Archdiocese of Chicago closed St. Hubert Catholic School, parents are appealing to the Vatican, saying the school could still be viable.

Day of the Unborn Child celebrated March 25

Catholic bishops in various countries are joining the celebration by organizing events in defense of the lives of unborn children.

U.S. bishops hold ecumenical meeting with evangelicals for joint migration initiative

Bishop Brendan Cahill noted the importance of ecumenical approaches to “one of the most pressing issues of our time.”

White House will proceed with mining project that will destroy site sacred to Native Americans

Native American advocates have been fighting the threatened obliteration of Oak Flat for several years.