Kate Scanlon

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From intolerance to genocide: religious liberty violations driven by ‘tense’ global conditions, says report

June 23, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Religious Freedom, War in Ukraine, World News

“Tense” global conditions — including the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and increases in the cost of living — lead to religious freedom violations in countries around the world, according to a new report by Aid to the Church in Need, a pontifical foundation of the Catholic Church.

Catholic pro-life sidewalk counselor asks U.S. Supreme Court to review NY prohibitions

June 23, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News

A Catholic sidewalk counselor plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review a federal appeals court ruling upholding a New York county law prohibiting pro-life protesters from approaching people outside abortion clinics, the law firm representing her said June 22.

Federal judge nixes Arkansas ban on gender reassignment procedures for minors

June 22, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Health Care, News, Respect Life, World News

A federal judge struck down as unconstitutional an Arkansas ban on some surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors seeking gender reassignment June 20, the first ruling to overturn such a law as a growing number of states with Republican-led governments pass similar restrictions.

USCCB president lays out vision of church ‘committed to the common good’

June 15, 2023
By Kate Scanlon
OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Feature, News, World News

The Catholic Church in the United States remains “committed to the common good” in navigating several political issues impacting the poor and vulnerable, especially migrants, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, told the conference’s Spring Plenary Assembly June 15.

From intolerance to genocide: religious liberty violations driven by ‘tense’ global conditions, says report

Catholic pro-life sidewalk counselor asks U.S. Supreme Court to review NY prohibitions

Federal judge nixes Arkansas ban on gender reassignment procedures for minors

USCCB president lays out vision of church ‘committed to the common good’

Catholic expert warns U.S. democracy faces ‘stress test’ as Trump faces federal criminal charges in Miami

Almost 7 in 10 Americans say biological sex, not gender identity, should determine sports participation

Religious Freedom Week 2023 calls on faithful to pray for protection of religious liberty

Pro-life activists mark Dobbs’ first anniversary, advocate for more pregnancy support

Newark cardinal: Americans should exercise ‘voluntary self-restraint’ on gun ownership for common good

Gov. Abbott signs Texas bill banning some transgender surgeries or hormonal interventions for minors

Florida’s Catholic bishops again urge DeSantis to stay an execution

Nevada’s Catholic governor who campaigned as ‘pro-life’ signs some abortion protections into law

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