New pro-life penal code comes into effect in the Dominican Republic in 2026 — By: Catholic News Agency

The Monument to Santiago de los Caballeros in the Dominican Republic. In early August 2025, President Luis Abinader promulgated the Dominican Republic’s new penal code, one of the most significant aspects of which is that it maintains an absolute ban on abortion. / Credit: Soto.Creativo/Shutterstock ACI Prensa Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 15:42 pm (CNA)….

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Jimmy Lai’s son says his father is ‘still fighting’ amid ongoing trial — By: Catholic News Agency

Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned free speech advocate Jimmy Lai, speaks on EWTN’s “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” on Aug. 21, 2025. / Credit: “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo” screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Aug 22, 2025 / 13:38 pm (CNA). Sebastien Lai, son of imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate Jimmy Lai, said this…

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Resurfaced video shows Virginia gubernatorial candidate endorsing assisted suicide — By: Catholic News Agency

Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate former Rep. Abigail Spanberger speaks during an Everytown for Gun Safety rally on April 10, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia. / Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images CNA Staff, Aug 22, 2025 / 14:08 pm (CNA). Years-old video that surfaced this week showed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger endorsing assisted suicide and appearing…

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