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How ought Catholics engage in politics?
As Catholics consider their engagement with the world, including politically, they should consider what kind of society should be built... Read more
Is Christmas simply a re-imagining of ancient pagan celebrations?
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and, perhaps, to have one’s social media inundated with memes about Christmas being nothing... Read more
Biden makes further cabinet picks
President-elect Joe Biden made several Cabinet appointments this week, offering insight into the possible policy priorities of his administration, and areas... Read more
DC archdiocese sues over Christmas Mass restrictions
The Archdiocese of Washington is suing the District of Columbia over restrictions on public worship during the coronavirus pandemic. The... Read more
US Supreme Court: government agents violating religious liberty liable for monetary damages
Three Muslims who claim the FBI wrongly pressured them into becoming informants on Muslim communities may seek monetary damages as... Read more
Why in-person worship matters
After Virginia’s governor appeared to suggest that church attendance is immaterial to the act of worship, one theologian says that... Read more
Democratic congresswoman introduces abortion survivors' bill
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard introduced two bills on Thursday aimed at protecting babies who survive abortions and preventing male athletes from competing... Read more
Only frequent church attendees avoided downward mental health trend in 2020
Americans who attend religious services weekly are the only demographic group appearing to show improved mental health in 2020, despite... Read more
'All are Welcome' not a welcome hymn at Mass, USCCB committee says
The doctrine committee of the US bishops’ conference (USCCB) earlier this year produced a guide to evaluating the lyrics of... Read more
Year of St. Joseph: What Catholics need to know
Here’s what you need to know about the Year of St. Joseph: Read more
US judge refuses to lift order allowing at-home medical abortions during pandemic
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to lift an order barring Food and Drug Administration requirements that the abortion pill... Read more
Indiana bishops call for end to federal executions
Indiana’s Catholic bishops are calling for an end to the death penalty, as two federal death row inmates are scheduled... Read more
Colorado lifts church capacity limit, asks Supreme Court to drop lawsuit
The Governor of Colorado has asked the Supreme Court to drop a church’s lawsuit against the state after he lifted... Read more
Ohio governor: Lethal injection impermissible for executions
The use of lethal injections will no longer be allowed for executions in the state of Ohio, and an alternative... Read more
St. Juan Diego hailed as messenger of hope, healing for Native Americans
The Feast of St. Juan Diego, an Aztec peasant who witnessed an indigenous apparition of the Virgin Mary and later... Read more
Analysis: What a Xavier Becerra HHS could mean for Catholics
On Monday, President-elect Joe Biden tapped California attorney general Xavier Becerra to head the Department of Health and Human Services.... Read more
Circuit court vacates California church closure decision
Following instructions by the Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit on Tuesday vacated a district court ruling against South Bay United... Read more
Supreme Court declines school’s transgender bathroom case
The Supreme Court this week declined to hear an appeal against an Oregon school district policy allowing students to use... Read more
US bishops praise judge's decision to reinstate DACA, call for path to citizenship
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauded a federal judge’s recent decision to restore the full Deferred Action for... Read more
After hurricanes, Honduran nationals in US gain protections against deportation
After several Central American countries were hit hard by hurricanes Iota and Eta, the Department of Homeland Security has extended... Read more
