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January 21, 2021 7:09 PM ET Font Size: Pope Francis may soon declare that a pro-life French doctor who discovered the genetic basis of Down Syndrome is a saint. The pope approved Dr. Jerome Lejeune’s “heroic virtues” Thursday, the Associated Press reported, indicating that Lejeune is now considered “venerable” by the Catholic Church. Before he can be sainted he must be beatified, meaning the Vatican must confirm that a miracle took place through his intercession. The Vatican must then confirm a second miracle occurred through his intercession for him to be sainted. Born June 13, 19...

By Patrick Goodenough | January 21, 2021 | 4:14pm EST Dr. Anthony Fauci at the White House on Thursday. (Photo by Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images) (CNSNews.com) – President Joe Biden will “in the coming days” revoke the policy that withholds U.S. federal funding from non-governmental organizations that promote or perform abortions abroad, his newly-appointed chief medical advisor, Dr. Anthony Fauci, confirmed to the World Health Organization on Thursday. “It will be our policy to support women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health and rep...

Font Size: Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz criticized President Joe Biden’s decision to rejoin the Paris climate accord in a Wednesday statement. Cruz tweeted that the move shows Biden is more “interested in the views of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh.” By rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement, President Biden indicates he’s more interested in the views of the citizens of Paris than in the jobs of the citizens of Pittsburgh. This agreement will do little to affect the climate and will harm the livelihoods of Americans. “Rejoining the Paris agreement isn’t abou...

The final public farewell to justice ginsburg, lying in state at the capitol. members of congress paying tribute. later, her coffin making the final journey. women members of congress from both parties watching, paying their respects as she was carried down those steps. tonight here, as a nation pays tribute, there is also late reporting on what comes next. just 39 days now until the election. president trump said he would name a replacement by week's end and it appears he's on track to do so. terry moran with late reporting tonight from the court. >> reporter: tonight, sources tell abc news p...

>> well, i'm more than hopeful. i think it's going to happen. >> reporter: mitt romney, the last potential holdout, today saying he supports holding a vote. >> what i intend to do is to proceed with the consideration process and if a nominee actually reaches the floor, then i will vote based upon the qualifications of that nominee. >> reporter: and cory gardner, despite a tough re-election fight in colorado, is onboard, too. sources tell abc amy coney barrett is at the top of the president's list and that he met with her in-person yesterday, describing it as a, quote, very good conversation. s...