Catholic News – Americas
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Supreme Court says California can’t hide student transgender identities from parents
In a landmark decision on March 2, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the state of California cannot keep student…
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ChosenCon 2026: ‘This is the Comic-Con of the Bible’
Thousands of fans of the hit series “The Chosen” gathered at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Feb.…
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Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s voice needed ‘more than ever’
African American Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman’s ability to bridge divides shines as a witness needed today, according to…
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‘Cuba will soon achieve the freedom it hasn’t had in 67 years,’ top U.S. diplomat in Havana says
The head of the U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana, Mike Hammer, stated that Cuba is at a decisive moment and…
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Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty
Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley this week lamented the state’s execution of convicted murderer Kendrick Simpson, urging prayers for an…
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Puerto Rico’s penal code recognizes unborn babies as human beings
Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González signed into law on Feb. 12 a bill amending the penal code to recognize unborn…
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ICE must allow Communion, distribution of ashes at Illinois processing facility, judge says
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Broadview, Illinois, must accommodate Catholic clergy who wish to provide detainees with…
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On Valentine’s Day, Boston Archdiocese welcomes marriages into Church with convalidation ceremony
About two dozen couples in the Archdiocese of Boston will have their marriages “brought into the Church” this year, part…
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Head of U.S. bishops joins call for Notre Dame to drop appointment of pro-abortion professor
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops President Archbishop Paul Coakley is urging the University of Notre Dame to drop the leadership…
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‘History is a great teacher’: A Mexican bishop’s reflections on the Cristero War
As the centenary year of the Cristero War, also known as the Cristiada, begins, Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Mena of the…
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