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Illinois Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide, Drawing Sharp Criticism from Catholic Leaders and Disability Advocates

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signs law allowing terminally ill adults to self-administer lethal drugs starting Sept. 2026, amid strong opposition from Catholic bishops and...

New Orleans Archbishop Grants Mass Dispensation to Immigrants Fearing Deportation Amid Federal Crackdown

New Orleans Archbishop dispenses immigrants from Sunday Mass obligation due to fear of deportation as 250 Border Patrol agents deploy in Louisiana. Fifth US...

Liberal Canadian MPs Vote to Strip Religious Speech Defence from Hate Speech Law in Bloc Deal

Liberal-Bloc deal removes religious text defence from Canada’s hate speech law in Bill C-9, sparking alarm from Catholic, Jewish, Muslim and civil-liberties groups. Newsroom (10/12/2025 Gaudium...

Minneapolis Catholic Church Reclaimed for Worship with Rite of Reparation Three Months After Deadly Shooting

Three months after shooter killed two students at Annunciation Church Mass, Archbishop Hebda leads rite of reparation to restore sacred space. Newsroom (10/12/2025 Gaudium Press )...

New York Archdiocese Establishes $300 Million Fund to Settle 1,300 Clergy Abuse Claims

NY Archdiocese creates $300M victim compensation fund amid wave of settlements; follows $230M New Orleans deal and $880M Los Angeles payout Newsroom (10/12/2025 Gaudium Press )...

In Historic First, Trump Issues Presidential Proclamation for Feast of the Immaculate Conception

President Donald Trump formally recognizes the Catholic holy day, a first for the office, praising Mary's role in salvation and American history  Newsroom (09/12/2025 Gaudium Press...
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