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Nonprofit’s global review finds family-led development creates lasting pathways out of poverty

Evaluations found women in Unbound programs reported higher confidence, more access to leadership opportunities, and greater financial inclusion than those on the organization’s waiting list.

Report warns of U.S. shift away from prioritizing international religious freedom

A report warns that the U.S. has shifted away from a focus on international religious freedom. Alternatively, the State Department says Trump has made the U.S. “a global leader” on the issue.

Massachusetts becomes 11th state with no abortion limits as Gov. Healey signs bill

Enacted legislation removes all of Massachusetts’ restrictions on abortion after 24 weeks and allows elective abortion through all nine months based on the “judgment of the physician.”

Study shows society’s religious norms can affect children’s anxiety

The study, which looked at data over three decades, reports that a country’s religious values may serve as “a protective factor” against anxiety issues in children and adolescents.

The Hillbilly Thomists hit the road with new album ‘Strange Land’

The music group’s latest project was released as a surprise drop just a couple of days into their summer tour.

Homeless outreach must go beyond housing, Catholic leader says

“What we’ve come to understand is that mental illness has really come to the forefront as a very big factor in those who are experiencing homelessness,” Dan Brown told “EWTN News Nightly.”

Australian bishops warn against rising antisemitism in message on social division

Bishops in Australia sound alarm over antisemitism, Canada’s military bishop expresses concern over latest prayer restrictions, and more in this week’s roundup of Catholic world news.

Catholic legal group criticizes Trump’s birthright-citizenship order as bishops plan to monitor

The Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC) criticized an executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The U.S. Catholic bishops are reviewing and monitoring the order.

Texas Children’s Hospital fined for performing illegal ‘sex-rejecting’ procedures on minors

Texas Children’s will pay $10 million to resolve the claims, with $8,576,000 going to the state of Texas, as well as fund, for five years, a first-of-its kind detransition clinic.

Archbishop Hicks resumes public ministry after eye surgery

The New York archbishop returned to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to celebrate Mass for the profession of vows of the Sisters of Life.