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A Planned Parenthood facility in Washington is seen in this file photo. (OSV News photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Judge blocks, for now, Planned Parenthood defunding provision backed by bishops

A federal judge placed a temporary restraining order on a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law July 4, that would have stopped Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid payments for a year.
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British Catholics, Pope Francis pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Catholics in the U.K. paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death Sept. 8 and the end of a reign that lasted more than 70 years.
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Zero tolerance for priests guilty of abuse, pope says in interview

Calling sexual abuse "diabolical" and a "monstrosity," Pope Francis underlined there is "zero tolerance" for those in the church who are guilty of abuse.
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New documentary on Sister Thea Bowman highlights her faith, justice work

A new documentary on Sister Thea Bowman shines a light on her life and work as an advocate for racial justice and intercultural understanding.
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Blessed John Paul I, ‘the smiling pope,’ showed God’s goodness, pope says

Beatifying Blessed John Paul I, Pope Francis praised the late pope for showing the world God's goodness and for living the Gospel without compromise.
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Michigan Ukrainian Catholic school welcomes nearly 100 war refugees

This fall, approximately 100 students from war-torn Ukraine will join Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic School, which in a normal year has an enrollment of about 200 students.
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Protection of children now in sights of Congress, FTC, tech firms

Nearly every parent’s biggest worry is how to provide for the health, safety and welfare of their children. It’s a concern that takes many forms: getting them to school safely and back again, serving them the best food and housing ...
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