US House Passes Bill to Combat Forced Organ Harvesting
The Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 had nearly unanimous support. It will now advance to the Senate.
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Amid Biden’s Abortion Push, Pro-Lifers in New Congress Face Challenge of Defending Life in a Post-Roe Climate
Speaking with the Register, the House and Senate pro-life caucus chairs discuss how they are seeking to advance the pro-life cause in 2023’s changed political and legal context.
Ortega Seeking to ‘Destroy the Catholic Church in Nicaragua,’ Advocates Tell Congress
The U.S. Department of State in late November designated Nicaragua a Country of Particular Concern in terms of religious freedom violations perpetrated by or tolerated by the government.
‘Respect for Marriage Act’ Could Have Dire Consequences for Defenders of Traditional Marriage
Critics predict the measure, passed today by Congress, will be weaponized against groups that hold traditional views on marriage.
Congressional Bill Aims to Protect Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Against ‘Terror Attacks’
Republican Reps. Chris Smith of New Jersey and Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington introduced the new legislation.
Testimony: China-Backed Cobalt Mines in Congo Exploit 40,000 Child Workers
Children are often exposed to radioactive minerals, injuries and deadly and painful diseases as they work to extract the valuable ore.
Lawmakers: FDA Should Regulate Prenatal Tests in Wake of Bombshell Report
“While these tests can help parents prepare for the arrival of their child, we are concerned that they could be a predatory financial windfall for manufacturers and directly result in the termination of innocent human life,” said lawmakers in a letter to the FDA's acting commissioner.
Catholic Bishop Tells Congress: Nigerian Christians Facing ‘Calculated Genocide’
Bishop Avenya charged the Nigerian government for failing to protect Christians in the Middle Belt.
US Bishops: Equality Act Will Hurt More Than Help
Legislation would add anti-discrimination protections for sexual orientation and gender identity, but the USCCB expressed concern about threats to freedom and safety.
Seeking Moral Coherence in American Political Life
EDITORIAL: Pope Francis said in 2015, when asked if politics is martyrdom, ‘Yes. It is a kind of martyrdom. But it is a daily martyrdom: seeking the common good without letting yourself be corrupted.’
