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Seton Hall University could be forced to release report on handling of sex abuse allegations

The school argued its report was protected by attorney-client privilege.

Alabama cannot execute convicted murderer with low IQ after Supreme Court ruling

The court has previously held that people with intellectual disabilities may not be executed under the U.S. Constitution.

Leader of Pontifical Academy for Life offers overview of academy a year into his presidency

The academy's focus is to have a center of studies to “research about the new challenges” and “the new problems concerning human life,” Archbishop Renzo Pegoraro said.

Catholic Charities of Baltimore opens $35M center to offer community services for all ages

Before opening the new facility, Catholic Charities collaborated with neighbors and community leaders to understand what they wanted and needed.

Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations

Bishops are asking the appellate court to overturn a ruling that would require employers to offer accommodations to employees who seek to obtain an abortion.

From e.l.f. Cosmetics to the Catholic priesthood: The unlikely journey of Scott Borba

Scott Borba went from building the beauty empire behind e.l.f. Cosmetics to leaving it all to serve God as a Catholic priest.

U.S. bishops urge Congress to restore environmental funding

Bishop Shelton Fabre said funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and Interior Department would help protect creation, public health, and vulnerable communities.

Minnesota bishops praise new limits on addictive social media features for children under 15

“It will mean happier kids who are less anxious, less worried, and more focused on the present moment,” a spokesperson for the Minnesota Catholic Conference said.

New York Diocese of Ogdensburg will pay $45 million to sex abuse victims

The diocese filed for bankruptcy in 2023 after nearly 150 sex abuse lawsuits were filed against it.

Agreement allows daily pastoral access at Illinois ICE facility, faith leaders say

A Chicago-based Catholic and Christian advocacy group said it has struck a deal allowing “daily pastoral visits” to a federal immigration facility in Broadview, Illinois.