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U.S. Embassy debunks claim Vatican honored Iran with top diplomatic award

“Contrary to news reports, Pope Leo has not bestowed an exclusive special honor on the Iranian ambassador to the Holy See,” the U.S. Embassy to the Holy See said.

FDA Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas promises pro-life agenda, calls advocates

Diamantas was elevated after Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.

Legislation would ensure parents can arrange burial or cremation after pregnancy loss

Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, who practiced as an obstetrician-gynecologist for more than 25 years, said he is naming the bill the “Bereaved Parents Rights Act.”

U.S. government moves to seize land from New Mexico diocese to build border wall

The Diocese of Las Cruces has been named in a civil action seeking an eminent domain takeover of part of its land.

Brownback says China’s actions amount to systematic assault on freedom of belief

“We're in a battle today with the Chinese Communist Party and their authoritarian view," Former Ambassador for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said at an event at the Hudson Institute.

Pro-life groups praise FDA commissioner’s exit, flag acting leader’s Planned Parenthood role

Pro-life advocates said they hope President Donald Trump replaces Marty Makary with someone who will further regulate the abortion pill mifepristone.

Jimmy Lai’s daughter says she’s ‘very hopeful’ ahead of Trump’s meeting with Chinese president

“It would mean so much to have our father back,” Claire Lai said ahead of the president's trip to China.

Chicago priest removed after ‘inappropriate conversations’ with children, women

Cardinal Blase Cupich said Father Jose Molina was accused of "improper communications" and was barred from ministering in Chicago.

U.S. bishops object to Trump administration tightening asylum and federal housing assistance rules

The bishops warned that proposed rules could have moral consequences, with people losing housing assistance and others being denied the opportunity to work.

EWTN News explains: What does the Catholic Church teach about UFOs and alien life?

The Church has never pronounced dogmatically on the question of extraterrestrial intelligence, but Catholic thinkers over the years have contributed to the discourse on the long-running topic.