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Churches still barred from making political endorsements as federal judge dismisses case

The National Religious Broadcasters’ general counsel, Michael Farris, said the organization was surprised by the ruling and plans to appeal to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Judge permits access for clergy at Illinois immigration facility for Holy Week

U.S. District Judge Robert Gettleman’s order cited November 2025 comments from Pope Leo XIV calling for detained migrants to have access to spiritual care. 

Michigan ban on ‘conversion therapy’ could be dismissed amid SCOTUS ruling, Catholic Charities suit

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 31 that Colorado could not forbid therapists from helping young clients with unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria.

84-year-old woman speaks out after being offered euthanasia while visiting Canadian ER for back pain

An advocate said “simply having euthanasia offered already kills a person, because it deflates and defeats a person’s sense of self-worth, self-esteem, and of value.”

Trump to continue supplying Title X grants to Planned Parenthood for another year

A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services said the agency will issue Title X grant notices for 2027 “matched with agency priorities.”

Catholic priest fundraises, gives gift cards to unpaid TSA workers amid partial shutdown

Father Jim Sichko raised $20,000 for gift cards for TSA workers while they were working without pay amid congressional negotiations about funding.

JD Vance announces book exploring his conversion to Catholicism

“I’m glad I found my way back to the Church. I learned much along the way. But if you believe as I do, you know I’ve been fortunate and touched by God’s grace,” Vance said.

Supreme Court strikes down Colorado ban on ‘conversion therapy’ for minors

The state’s strict law runs afoul of the First Amendment, the high court said in a near-unanimous ruling.

Plaintiff discusses landmark settlement curbing government social media censorship

Dr. Aaron Kheriaty spoke with EWTN News about the precedent-setting outcome of the Missouri v. Biden case, which restricts government agencies from censoring the plaintiffs’ free speech.

White House defends praying for U.S. troops after pope condemns using prayers to justify war

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said there is nothing wrong with the president and military leaders “calling on the American people to pray for our service members.”