A look at the religious freedom cases that could be on the Supreme Court docket this term — By: Catholic News Agency

Parents protest the Montgomery County School Board’s policy blocking them from opting out their children from pro-homosexual and transgender materials. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Becket Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 2, 2024 / 16:00 pm (CNA). The United States Supreme Court will begin its October term in less than a week — and several lawsuits…

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Opus Dei in Argentina denies accusations of human trafficking and labor exploitation — By: Catholic News Agency

The Cathedral of La Plata in Argentina is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. / Credit: Evgeniya Uvarova/Shutterstock Buenos Aires, Argentina, Oct 2, 2024 / 17:15 pm (CNA). The Prelature of Opus Dei in Argentina has “categorically denied the accusations of human trafficking and labor exploitation” made by a group of women that was made public…

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As Israel goes after Hezbollah, Catholic university president in Lebanon advocates for peace — By: Catholic News Agency

“We are worried about every human being in Lebanon because there is a big, big difference between what Lebanese people want and [how] the political parties are behaving these days,” said Holy Spirit University of Kaslik President Father Talal Hachem. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly”/Screenshot CNA Staff, Oct 2, 2024 / 12:50 pm (CNA). In…

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North Carolina chancellor on Hurricane Helene disaster: ‘Extremely difficult’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Diocese of Charlotte Vicar General Monsignor Patrick Winslow speaks to “EWTN News Nightly” anchor Tracy Sabol on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. / Credit: “EWTN News Nightly” CNA Staff, Oct 2, 2024 / 11:30 am (CNA). Monsignor Patrick Winslow, the vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina — an area heavily impacted…

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Vance, Walz clash over late-term abortion, protections for born-alive infants in debate — By: Catholic News Agency

Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, participate in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Oct. 1, 2024 in New York City. / Credit: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 2, 2024 / 09:15 am (CNA). In their first and only vice…

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Catholic University lab gets $31 million contract to clean World War II-era nuclear site — By: Catholic News Agency

The Environmental Restoration Disposal Facility is seen at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation on June 30, 2005, near Richland, Washington. / Credit: Jeff T. Green/Getty Images CNA Staff, Oct 2, 2024 / 06:00 am (CNA). The Catholic University of America’s (CUA) Vitreous State Laboratory (VSL) recently received a $31 million four-year contract to help the U.S….

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