Catholic bishops, families ask Supreme Court to rule for Catholic schools in Colorado suit — By: Catholic News Agency

Colorado state capitol in Denver. / Credit: Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 11:52 am (CNA). The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, a coalition of Catholic families, and numerous other advocates are petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to rule in favor of Catholic schools seeking to be included in Colorado’s universal preschool funding program. …

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Massachusetts removes LGBT ideology requirements for foster care parents — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: New Africa/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Dec 19, 2025 / 12:54 pm (CNA). Massachusetts will no longer require prospective foster parents to affirm gender ideology in order to qualify for fostering children, with the move coming after a federal lawsuit from a religious liberty group.  Alliance Defending Freedom said Dec. 17 that the Massachusetts…

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Top 2025 religious freedom developments included mix of persecution, protection — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Joe Belanger/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 19, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Here is an overview of some of the religious freedom developments and news in the United States and abroad in 2025: White House started the Religious Liberty Commission President Donald Trump established the White House Religious Liberty Commission in May…

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Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Carl DMaster/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 16:48 pm (CNA). Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Advocates push for EPA to include chemicals from abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants Students for Life of America (SFLA) is calling on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)…

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Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns — By: Catholic News Agency

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Dec. 18, 2025, that eases federal marijuana regulations amid support from the cannabis industry but opposition from some Catholic and conservative groups. / Credit: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 17:18 pm (CNA). President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ease…

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