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Some say court's emphasis on religious liberty meant to clear up confusion

In the Supreme Court's 2021-2022 term, which concluded June 30, it issued four opinions on religious liberty cases, siding with religion each time.
U.S. bishops disappointed by Supreme Court's climate regulation ruling

The U.S. bishops said Friday they are disappointed by a Supreme Court ruling which limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
Catholic Charities San Antonio aiding survivors and their families after Texas migrant deaths

Following the discovery of the bodies of more than 50 migrants who died in an abandoned tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, the local Catholic Charities organization is offering support to the 12 surviving migrants and their families.
Central African Republic bishops warn of 'convulsions' from Ukraine war

Catholic bishops in the Central African Republic have warned that disrupted food and fuel supplies during the war in Ukraine are undermining the quest for peace and stability.
Missionaries of Charity kicked out of Nicaragua

The Missionaries of Charity have been expelled from Nicaragua, the latest in a series of attacks on the Catholic Church and its ministries from the Central American country's increasingly repressive government.
Archbishop asks church to be in solidarity with migrants who died in truck

The archbishop of San Antonio offered prayers for 46 people found dead and another 16 survivors discovered June 27 in sweltering conditions in a semitruck.
Mexican bishops: The country is spattered in the blood of the dead and disappeared

"Our Mexico is being spattered in the blood of so many dead and disappeared," the Catholic Church in the country decried, remembering the thousands of victims of organized crime in the country, especially the two recently murdered Jesuit priests.
How bishops around the U.S. have responded to Dobbs

The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade in a 5-4 decision, bringing an end to nearly a half-century of nationwide legalized abortion in the U.S. The June 24 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization was welcomed by Catholic bishops across the country.
Outside high court, joy, defiance and insults after Roe is struck down

Amid cries of defiance and jubilation, Father Tim Wezner stood out for his quiet prayer, holding a rosary and contemplating the crowd outside the Supreme Court of the United States June 24 after a majority of justices overturned a landmark decision that for almost 50 years made abortion legal across the land.
Six things to know about Roe v. Wade, Dobbs v. Jackson and the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court heard a historic case on Dec. 1, 2021 that directly challenged Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide. And on June 24, the court issued its ruling, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and returning the question of abortion policy to the states.
Read about the five Supreme Court justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade

Here are the justices who voted to end Roe v. Wade. All have links to Catholicism.
Supreme Court overturns Roe in anticipated Dobbs decision

In a 5-4 decision June 24, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned its nearly 50-year-old decision in Roe v. Wade that legalized abortion in this country.
Cardinal Kasper warns German synodal way risks 'breaking its own neck'

A theologian considered close to Pope Francis has warned that the German Synodal Way is at risk of “breaking its own neck” if it does not heed the objections raised by a growing number of bishops around the world.
Court: Tuition program excluding religious schools is unconstitutional

In a 6-3 ruling June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution's free exercise clause.
Two Jesuits murdered defending person in Mexican parish

Two Jesuit priests were murdered in a rugged region of Mexico rife with violence as they provided refuge to a person being pursued by a gunman, according to the Society of Jesus and state officials.
Murdered Nigerians found suffering at foot of cross, bishop says at funeral

The Catholics attending Mass at St. Francis Xavier Church on Pentecost did not know how much it would cost to participate in the suffering of Jesus, said Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo.
Diocese takes first step toward possible cause for former FOCUS missionary

Bishop David D. Kagan of Bismarck announced June 16 the diocese will open an investigation into "the holiness of life and love for God" of North Dakota native Michelle Christine Duppong, who died of cancer Dec. 25, 2015. She was 31.
Justice Department urged to address violent attacks on pro-life centers

The Biden administration's "relative silence" over a growing number of attacks on churches, pregnancy resource centers and pro-life organizations over the abortion issue "endangers Americans even more," said a coalition of pro-life and faith leaders.
Nigerian priest says he shielded parishioners like chicks during massacre

Father Andrew Adeniyi Abayomi was in the sacristy of St. Francis Xavier Church after Mass when parishioners began running in different directions.
WATCH: As charter turns 20, trust in bishops is slow to return, cardinal says

The nation's Catholic bishops have made progress in regaining the trust of the laity since approving a groundbreaking document in response to the clergy sexual abuse crisis two decades ago, but for Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory "the task is not complete."

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