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CV NEWS FEED // Bishop Joseph Shen Bin of Shanghai has called on Catholics to renew their hearts in faith as two historic churches, both dedicated to Saint Joseph, were reconsecrated following restoration efforts.  The reconsecration ceremonies took place just ahead of the March 19 Solemnity of St. Joseph honoring the foster father of Jesus … Read moreShanghai bishop reopens, reconsecrates 2 churches dedicated to St. Joseph

CV NEWS FEED // Archbishop Jean Abdo Arbach of the Diocese of Homs, Syria, has decried the massacre of his people.  “We don’t want any more bloodshed,” he said. “We call for unity and reconciliation. After 14 years of war, we don’t need another conflict.” Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) shared the statement … Read moreNo more bloodshed: Syrian archbishop calls for unity, reconciliation amid massacre of Christians

CV NEWS FEED // A pro-life organization in Ohio recently filed a complaint against a “telehealth” abortion provider, contending that its distribution of abortion drugs by mail violates Ohio law requiring a physician to be physically present when a patient takes the first dose. Ohio Right to Life submitted the complaint Feb. 19 to the … Read moreComplaint filed against online abortion provider for alleged violation of Ohio law

CV NEWS FEED // Democratic New York Attorney General Leitita James recently took a pro-life lawsuit to an appeals court, attempting to ban pregnancy centers from promoting progesterone therapy to reverse the effects of chemical abortion pill mifepristone. CatholicVote previously reported that James sued 11 pregnancy centers and a pro-life organization last year for promoting … Read moreNew York attorney general takes abortion pill reversal lawsuit to appeals court 

CV NEWS FEED // California Assemblywoman Leticia Castillo, R-Corona, has introduced a bill to ensure that adoption is presented as a meaningful alternative for teens facing unplanned pregnancies. AB 329, the first piece of legislation from the newly elected lawmaker, seeks to expand education on adoption in public school health curricula, California Family Council (CFC) … Read moreCalifornia bill seeks to expand adoption education for pregnant teens

CV NEWS FEED // Of Nepal’s Christian converts 65% are members of the Hindu Dalit, or “untouchable” caste, according to a recent report from the Federation of National Christian Nepal. One of these converts told Union of Catholic Asian (UCA) News that he found the peace he was seeking his whole life within the Catholic … Read moreHindu ‘untouchables’ in Nepal find peace, dignity in Catholic Church

CV NEWS FEED // George Weigel, biographer of Pope John Paul II and longtime friend of the late Congressman Henry J. Hyde, proposed naming an Illinois federal building in Hyde’s honor after DuPage County officials stripped his name from a courthouse. Hyde, a Republican from Illinois, was best known for authoring the Hyde Amendment, which … Read moreGeorge Weigel proposes naming federal building after pro-life congressman following local name removal

CV NEWS FEED // Planned Parenthood this week announced its plan to close its only clinic in Manhattan. Pro-life advocates like Bevelyn Williams and the Red Rose Rescue have protested outside of the clinic for years, and the announcement prompted celebration among those fighting for life. The Gothamist reported March 19 that Planned Parenthood of … Read more‘A moment when Heaven touched Earth’: Pro-life advocates celebrate closure of only Planned Parenthood in Manhattan