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Massachusetts bishops issue rebuke after governor cites Catholic faith in support of abortion law

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The state’s bishops said the new “all-nine-months” abortion bill reflects a “utilitarian and merciless approach” to human life. […]

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Massachusetts high court rules against saints statues

August 21, 2026 Matt McDonald 0

The case heads back to a lower state court — and potentially to the U.S. Supreme Court. […]

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Thousands flock to national Eucharistic procession in Boston

June 28, 2026 Matt McDonald 0

“It was a beautiful moment to see the people of God sort of show up for Jesus.” […]

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Dominican Sisters challenge New York gender-identity law in court

April 8, 2026 Matt McDonald 2

The New York State Department of Health warned the sisters about “refusing to assign a room to a resident other than in accordance with the resident’s gender identity.” […]

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Adult conversions soar in dioceses across U.S.

March 30, 2026 Matt McDonald 0

The National Catholic Register contacted all 175 Latin-rite territorial dioceses in the United States, seeking numbers of people planning to join the Catholic Church at Easter 2026. […]

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