Lawyers for Mikal Mahdi allege ‘botched’ firing squad execution in South Carolina — By: Catholic News Agency

Mikal Mahdi. / Credit: Federal Public Defenders (proof), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 12, 2025 / 18:06 pm (CNA). Lawyers who represent the recently executed Mikal Mahdi are alleging that the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) “botched” their client’s firing squad execution, which caused him to scream out in pain…

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California pregnancy centers appeal abortion pill reversal censorship — By: Catholic News Agency

Credit: ivanko80/Shutterstock CNA Staff, May 12, 2025 / 16:06 pm (CNA). California pregnancy centers filed an appeal last week asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit to stop the state from censoring pro-life pregnancy centers that provide abortion pill reversals. The National Institute of Family and Life Advocates (NIFLA) and the SCV…

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Leo XIV papacy could mean increased charitable giving, Papal Foundation president says — By: Catholic News Agency

Pope Leo XIV smiles as a jubilant crowd joins in prayer on Sunday, May 11, 2025. / Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 12, 2025 / 16:36 pm (CNA). As the world celebrates the election of the first pope born in the United States, the president of the only U.S.-based charitable organization dedicated to…

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