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Watchdog Group Flags Safety Concerns at Colorado Abortion Facilities After Death of Teenager

A press conference on Aug. 28 will be held on the sidewalk in front of the Fort Collins, Colorado Planned Parenthood (a Minneapolis location is shown above), where numerous women have been injured, according to the group Operation Rescue.

Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured at the facility.

Pope Leo Appoints Leader of Knights of Columbus to Vatican Body

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly during an audience with Knights of Columbus leadership at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2025.

The pontiff appointed Kelly as a member of the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family, and Life on Aug. 25.

Judge Denies Mistrial in Lindsay Clancy Case After Testimony on Catholic Doctrine

The Powder Point Bridge stretches across the Back River at Duxbury, Massachusetts, in an undated photograph. Massachusetts resident Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children at her Duxbury home.

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team.

US Dioceses Vary in Granting, Denying Religious Exemptions to Vaccines

The Register recently obtained vaccination policies from 28 Catholic dioceses in 19 states covering all major regions of the country.

As students begin a new school year, parents who don’t want to vaccinate their children may or may not receive backing from the local Church — depending who their bishop is.

Pope Leo Reminds Us: Liberty Gives Us the Freedom to Serve

Domingo Saez
The Statue of Liberty holds a tablet inscribed with the date of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776, in Roman numerals.

COMMENTARY: The Holy Father’s congratulatory letter to all Americans wisely reaffirmed the principle of ‘freedom.’

French Council Protects Conscience Rights for Catholics, Pharmacists As Euthanasia Law Takes Effect

Stephane de Sakutin
Les Democrates’ member of Parliament (MP) and rapporteur Philippe Vigier addresses MPs during the exam session of the vote on the assisted dying bill at the National Assembly, France’s lower house of Parliament, in Paris on July 15, 2026. The bill passed, allowing for assisted suicide.

France’s highest constitutional authority has carved out conscience protections for Catholic institutions and pharmacists, which was welcomed by Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris.

Chicago Bears Announce Donation to Catholic Charities for Midwest Storm Relief

Scott Olson
A tree toppled during a recent storm rests in front of a home on Aug. 20, 2026, in Gary, Indiana. Many residents in Gary have been without power for days after the storm passed through the city downing trees and power lines.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.