House Republicans accused the Biden administration May 16 of a "double standard" on the enforcement of a federal law crafted to protect access to reproductive health facilities.
As the U.S. marks National Police Week, Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, has issued a statement honoring law enforcement officers, both living and dead.
The family-friendly reputation of fast-food giant McDonald's was recently spoiled when three franchises that own more than 60 Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland and Ohio locations were found by the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division investigators to be in violation of federal labor laws.
As the Minnesota Legislature nears the end of its session, the Tax Conference Committee removed a provision from its bill that would help to support families.
On June 5, 670 seniors from Edina High School will file into the Target Center in downtown Minneapolis to receive their diplomas. Halfway through the line-up, a pair of identical twins will cross the stage — young women with honey-colored hair and soft smiles whose lives have been defined by their faith and friendship.
North Carolina's Democratic governor vetoed a 12-week abortion ban in May, but the state's Republican Legislature may have the votes necessary to override him provided every single lawmaker holds firm against the governor's pressure campaign.
Pope Francis updated the "Fundamental Law of Vatican City State," opening the possibility that laypeople can be members of its governing commission and emphasizing that the independence of the city-state is essential for the mission of the Holy See.
In encouraging the peaceful resolution of conflicts and in promoting the common good on the international stage, the Vatican embraces a strategy of "positive neutrality," which allows it to dialogue with all sides, Pope Francis said.
As the nation marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day May 15 and a week of related events, two New York City priests told OSV News they remain steadfast in serving as police chaplains, amid new challenges in law enforcement.
Cybersecurity at Catholic parishes is less robust than it could be, but several free and low-cost resources -- along with a healthy dose of common sense -- can bolster technology defenses, experts told OSV News.
