U.S. Supreme Court: Idaho can enforce ban on sex changes for children — By: Catholic News Agency

“I’m proud to defend Idaho’s law that ensures children are not subjected to these life-altering drugs and procedures,” said Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador in reaction to the decision. / CRedit: AP Photo/Kyle Green, File Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 15, 2024 / 18:45 pm (CNA). The United States Supreme Court awarded Idaho emergency relief that…

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Wisconsin man sentenced to over 7 years in prison for firebombing pro-life organization — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Brian A Jackson / Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 15, 2024 / 16:15 pm (CNA). A man convicted of firebombing a pro-life organization’s office in Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced to over seven years in federal prison on April 10. The 29-year-old man, Hridindu Sankar Roychowdhury, pleaded guilty to one charge of attempting to cause damage by…

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Pope Francis’ Indonesia visit to ‘strengthen message of tolerance, unity, and world peace’ — By: Catholic News Agency

Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni Church, an Indian-Mughal style Catholic church in Medan, Indonesia. / Credit: MarlonH/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Apr 15, 2024 / 15:15 pm (CNA). Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia later this year has now been announced by the Vatican, and the Indonesian government has confirmed that the country will be the first destination in…

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Catholic priest pepper-sprayed during confessions at Texas cathedral — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Quisquilia/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Apr 15, 2024 / 15:45 pm (CNA). A Catholic priest who serves at St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Amarillo, Texas, was pepper-sprayed while hearing confessions last week, according to a statement from the parish.  The parish said in a statement on Facebook that “someone dealing with mental health issues”…

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