Alison Centofante, director of external relations at Live Action, speaks Feb. 28, 2019, during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference at National Harbor near Washington.
Speaker says word games by Planned Parenthood hide reality of abortion
Catholic school hosts Senate hearing on reauthorizing voucher program
St. Thomas More Catholic Academy — in a Washington neighborhood about five miles from that national landmark — hosted a Feb. 26 congressional hearing to mark the 15th anniversary of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Colombian churches help Venezuelan soldiers who have deserted
As political unrest increases in Venezuela, hundreds of soldiers and police officers are deserting and seeking shelter in neighboring Colombia.
Papal funds expand, renovate children’s clinic in Bangui
Pope Francis, along with other donors, inaugurated the opening of a $3.4 million refurbished and expanded pediatric medical center in that same city March 2, 2019.
Vatican announces theme for World Day of Migrants and Refugees
The Vatican celebration of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2019 will be celebrated Sept. 29, the Vatican said, and the pope’s choice for a theme is: “It is not just about migrants.”
New court battle not likely to set clear path for religious symbols
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Feb. 27 to consider if the 40-foot cross endorses religion or is just a secular memorial.
Pope announces access to wartime documents in Vatican Secret Archives
Pope Francis announced March 4 that all the documents on Pope Pius in the Vatican Secret Archives will be made available to researchers starting March 2, 2020.
Report says thousands of immigrant children in federal custody faced abuse
Immigrant advocates have become increasingly concerned about the welfare of migrant children in detention, including reports the federal government has received thousands of complaints of sexual abuse of these minors.