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Court sides with Catholic Charities over so-called “conversion therapy” ban

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit sided with Catholic therapists who counsel young people with gender dysphoria on Wednesday, December 17, blocking a Michigan law that banned so-called “conversion therapy.” “This is a victory for children nationwide,” said Luke Goodrich, senior counsel at Becket and lead attorney for the counselors, in a statement provided to Aleteia. Read More…

Court sides with Catholic Charities over so-called “conversion therapy” ban

HHS Announces Actions to Restrict ‘Sex-Rejecting Procedures’ On Minors

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Pope Leo XIV warns against destructive spiral of autonomous weapons and escalation

Vatican City, Dec 18, 2025 / 18:28 pm Pope Leo XIV warned against the destructive spiral fueled by the arms race and the development of autonomous weapons, and called for an “unarmed and disarming” peace [...]

Pope Leo makes surprise visit to children’s Christmas concert at Castel Gandolfo school

ACI Prensa Staff, Dec 18, 2025 / 18:08 pm Pope Leo XIV enjoyed a special Christmas concert this week dedicated to him by students of the Paul VI Pontifical School in Castel Gandolfo. During his [...]

Sacramental encounters will help people stay in Church, fulfill spiritual needs, apologist says

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 17:48 pm Encouraging participation in Mass and making the sacraments more accessible can deepen fulfillment among Catholics and therefore help to keep Catholics in the faith, experts say. [...]

Trump eases marijuana regulations amid industry backing, Catholic concerns

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 17:18 pm President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to ease federal marijuana regulations amid support from the cannabis industry but opposition from some Catholic and conservative groups. [...]

Advocates push EPA to include abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants

Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 18, 2025 / 16:48 pm Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news: Advocates push for EPA to include chemicals from abortion drugs on list of drinking water contaminants [...]

Cardinal Dolan: Joyful Herald and Personification of the Good News

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