First-ever private school choice bill passes in Idaho — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: RasyidArt/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 17:15 pm (CNA). A $50 million school choice bill long in the works is awaiting approval from Idaho’s governor after the state Senate passed the measure on Wednesday. The bill would establish a $50 million parental choice tax credit beginning in the 2025-2026 school year, helping parents send…

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U.S. bishops urge ‘ethical alternatives’ to IVF following Trump executive order — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Rohane Hamilton/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 / 17:45 pm (CNA). The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee and chairman of the committee for laity, marriage, family life, and youth criticized the new Trump administration order expanding in vitro fertilization (IVF) access. Bishop Daniel Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, and Bishop Robert Barron of…

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At CPAC, Vance talks faith, says policies should help ‘choose life’ and ‘start families’ — By: Catholic News Agency

U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks with Mercedes Schlapp at the 2025 Conservative Action Political Conference on Feb. 20, 2025, in National Harbor, Maryland. / Credit: Courtesy of Conservative Action Political Conference/YouTube screenshot Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Feb 20, 2025 / 15:45 pm (CNA). U.S. Vice President JD Vance advocated for government policies and cultural values…

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Kentucky bishops back bill to allow ‘alternative sentencing’ for criminals with children — By: Catholic News Agency

null / Credit: Inked Pixels/Shutterstock CNA Staff, Feb 20, 2025 / 16:15 pm (CNA). The Catholic bishops of Kentucky are backing proposed legislation that would require a court to consider alternative sentencing for convicted criminals who have young children. The measure states that Kentucky wishes to “promote, strengthen, and encourage family life for the protection and…

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