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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act’s final regulations to protect mothers, but accommodate abortion
Final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will grant workers protections for time off and other job accommodations for pregnancy-related medical conditions like miscarriage, stillbirth and lactation — but also for abortion, which was opposed by many of the bill’s supporters.
Burbidge: ‘Christian nationalism’ is opposed to Catholic teaching
The concept of Christian nationalism is not compatible with Catholic teaching, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Va., said on a recent episode of his “Walk Humbly” podcast.
New York’s highest court hears Catholic-led challenge to state abortion mandate
The fight by religious groups against New York state’s abortion mandate — requiring most private insurance plans to cover abortion — went to the state’s highest court April 16.
‘We need to heal not ideas, but hearts,’ says prelate after Russian strike on civilians
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has responded to a “devastating” strike by Russia on civilians in a northern Ukrainian city.
NY attorney general reaches agreement with Brooklyn Diocese on its handling of abuse claims
Results of an investigation issued by New York Attorney General Letitia James highlight both shortcomings and positive initiatives taken by the Diocese of Brooklyn in its handling of clergy sexual abuse allegations over the past 22 years.
New Catholic report calls for improvements to CBP One app used by asylum-seekers
– In a new report released April 17, Catholic migrant advocates detailed accessibility issues facing asylum-seekers using CBP One, the mobile app run by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to secure appointments needed to claim asylum and legally enter the United States.
Pope offers prayers for prisoners of war and victims of torture
Pope Francis appealed to countries at war to release prisoners and offered special prayers for those who have endured torture.
Experts: Attack on Texas priest, other incidents show parishes need to get serious on security
An assault on a Texas priest — along with recent incidents at Catholic churches in the U.S. and Canada — highlights the need for parishes to implement more robust security measures, experts told OSV News.
In age of excess, temperance helps one experience real joy, pope says
Exercising the virtue of temperance is not a recipe for a boring life, Pope Francis said, but rather it is the secret to enjoying every good thing.
Pope, Council of Cardinals continue discussion of women in the church
Pope Francis and his international Council of Cardinals continued their discussions about the role of women in the church, listening to women experts, including a professor who spoke about how culture impacts women’s roles and status.