States can withhold Medicaid funds from Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court rules — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Supreme Court. / Credit: PT Hamilton/Shutterstock Boston, Mass., Jun 26, 2025 / 14:59 pm (CNA). Local Planned Parenthood facilities can’t force state governments to give them Medicaid funds through lawsuits because Congress didn’t create an individual right to the benefits, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Thursday. The 6-3 decision enables states to cut off…

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Nearly 100 pro-life advocates ask Texas governor to call special session on abortion pills — By: Catholic News Agency

The Texas capitol. / Credit: Ricardo Garza/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Jun 26, 2025 / 13:25 pm (CNA). Here’s a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news:  Nearly 100 pro-life advocates ask Texas governor for special session on abortion pills A chorus of pro-life voices is urging the governor of Texas to call legislators to a special…

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New Pew study reveals percentage of Catholics who voted for Trump in 2024 — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: roibu/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 26, 2025 / 10:00 am (CNA). A new Pew Research Center report reveals that about 22% of those who voted in the 2024 election and cast their ballot for President Donald Trump were Catholic. The new edition of its validated voter study “Behind Trump’s 2024 Victory,” released…

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Castel Gandolfo prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV: ‘The heart of the city returns’ — By: Catholic News Agency

An aerial view of the papal palace of Castel Gandolfo near Rome. The apostolic palace is a complex of buildings served for centuries as a summer residence for the pope and overlooks Lake Albano. / Credit: Stefano Tammaro/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jun 26, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). Castel Gandolfo is preparing to welcome Pope Leo…

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Ohio bishops’ conference speaks out against anti-school-choice ruling — By: Catholic News Agency

A judge in Ohio ruled the state’s educational voucher program unconstitutional, but the Ohio Catholic Conference said on June 24, 2025, it is confident the issue, which benefits Catholic schools, will ultimately prevail on appeal. / Credit: Take Photo/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 25, 2025 / 18:01 pm (CNA). The Catholic Conference of Ohio has…

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Religious sisters demonstrate on Capitol Hill as U.S. senators consider budget bill — By: Catholic News Agency

About 300 sisters and supporters gathered on June 24, 2025, for “Sisters Speak Out” in the nation’s capital in anticipation of the Senate voting on the budget bill this week. / Credit: Julia Morris Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jun 25, 2025 / 16:07 pm (CNA). Sisters from 60 congregations gathered in Washington, D.C., on June 24…

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