U.S. Supreme Court maintains nationwide access to abortion pills
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday preserved nationwide access to the abortion medication mifepristone, blocking lower-court restrictions on its distribution while a legal challenge continued to wind through the courts.
Canadian Pro-Life advocates rally across the country as the government mulls assisted suicide for mental health issues
Thousands of pro-life advocates converged on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday for the 29th annual National March for Life, the largest such demonstration in Canada, under the theme “Follow Me,” drawn from the Gospel of Matthew.
Chilean Bishops respond to political violence and wildfire catastrophes in call for dialogue and peace
On May 13, 2026, the Permanent Committee of the Bishops’ Conference of Chile released a strongly worded statement calling for the restoration of social peace and political dialogue as the country grappled with recent wildfires, violent clashes between police and student protesters, and a major shift in government following the election of conservative President José Antonio Kast.
Fordham University president under scrutiny for personal views that oppose many Church teachings
Tania Tetlow, president of Fordham University, one of the nation’s leading Jesuit institutions, openly expressed her disagreement with the Catholic Church’s longstanding prohibition on artificial contraception, sparking criticism from Catholic advocacy groups.
University of Notre Dame ridiculed for “optional” pornography filter in response to petitions for total ban
The University of Notre Dame introduced an optional pornography filter on its campus Wi-Fi network in April 2026, drawing mixed reactions from students and critics who viewed the measure as a symbolic gesture rather than a substantive response to long-standing concerns over explicit content.