Articles by Amira Abuzeid
Andrea Picciotti-Bayer named religious freedom award winner
Jul 4, 2025 / 12:00 pmThe Religious Freedom Impact Award honors leaders who demonstrate “consistent, effective, and innovative leadership in advancing religious freedom.”
Passage of budget reconciliation act sparks varied Catholic response
Jul 3, 2025 / 18:38 pmThe president of the USCCB faulted the legislation for “unconscionable cuts to health care and food assistance, tax cuts that increase inequality,” among other things.
Confraternity of Catholic Clergy defends inviolable seal of confession
Jul 1, 2025 / 13:17 pmThe Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, representing over 500 Catholic priests and deacons, has issued a statement defending the inviolability of the seal of confession.
Atlanta hospital ensures Catholic identity through new sponsorship agreement
Jun 24, 2025 / 16:17 pmAtlanta’s first hospital, Emory Saint Joseph’s, founded in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, will continue to operate as a Catholic-sponsored institution committed to serve all people.
Justice Department sues Washington state over law forcing priests to break confession seal
Jun 23, 2025 / 17:13 pmThe DOJ in a press release announcing the lawsuit filed on June 23 said the Washington law “violates the free exercise of religion for all Catholics.”
Auction for the sale of pope’s childhood home extended
Jun 20, 2025 / 14:41 pmThe extension comes as the village of Dolton, Illinois, continues its efforts to acquire the 1,050-square-foot home located at 212 E. 141st Place in Dolton.
By disarming Iran, Israel’s ambassador to Vatican says his country is preventing World War III
Jun 19, 2025 / 21:33 pmIsrael’s ambassador to the Holy See, Yaron Sideman, defended his country’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, saying Israel is preventing World War III.
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee ban on transgender procedures for minors
Jun 18, 2025 / 15:23 pmIn a pivotal 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled to uphold Tennessee’s ban on medical procedures on transgender-identifying youth.
Supreme Court orders New York to revisit abortion mandate case after religious liberty win
Jun 16, 2025 / 14:19 pmThe U.S. Supreme Court’s order follows its unanimous ruling on June 5 in Catholic Charities Bureau v. Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission.
Religious freedom, free speech advocates support Vermont couples barred from fostering
Jun 12, 2025 / 17:38 pmTwenty-two states and various religious freedom advocates have filed friend-of-the-court briefs on behalf of two Vermont couples who are suing the state.
New U.S. embryo screening firm raises specter of ‘designer babies’
Jun 10, 2025 / 15:51 pmA U.S.-based biotech company has announced the launch of Nucleus Embryo, a firm that screens human embryos for desired genetic profiles.
Archbishop Gomez urges calm and restraint as ICE protests erupt in Los Angeles
Jun 9, 2025 / 17:38 pmArchbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles issued a statement calling for “restraint and calm” after protests sparked by ICE arrests of unauthorized immigrants turned violent.
Belgian police arrest pro-life, child advocates for protesting child transgender procedures
Jun 7, 2025 / 11:00 amThe demonstrators were surrounded by an angry mob as they held signs that read “Children are never born in the wrong body” and “Children cannot consent to puberty blockers.”
Bishops warn artificial intelligence ‘can never replicate the soul’
Jun 6, 2025 / 10:31 amA letter from D.C.-area bishops urges Christians to discern “how to speak and live the Gospel amid the new language and powers emerging through artificial intelligence.”
Red Cross: Conditions in Gaza ‘worse than hell on earth’
Jun 5, 2025 / 11:45 amThe aid group said Tuesday’s influx of patients was the highest the hospital has seen in one day since its opening more than a year ago.
Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election with Catholic values platform
Jun 2, 2025 / 14:49 pmKarol Nawrocki vowed to maintain close ties between the Polish government and the Catholic Church, saying he views it as a cornerstone of national culture.
Imprisoned Hong Kong activist Jimmy Lai honored with 2025 Bradley Prize
May 30, 2025 / 14:40 pmJimmy Lai is the honorary recipient of the 2025 Bradley Prize for his unwavering commitment to free speech, democracy, and journalistic integrity.
Washington bishops sue over law forcing priests to violate seal of confession
May 29, 2025 / 13:42 pmThe Catholic bishops of Washington state filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging a new law that requires priests to report child abuse learned during the sacrament of confession.
Pope Leo XIV to address youth by video at June 14 Chicago event
May 28, 2025 / 17:11 pmThose attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the new pontiff.
Renowned philosopher and Catholic convert Alasdair MacIntyre dies at 96
May 23, 2025 / 16:30 pmAlasdair MacIntyre, a towering figure in moral philosophy and a Catholic convert credited with reviving the discipline of virtue ethics, died on May 21 at age 96.