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Analysis: Will anything change on pro-choice politicians and holy communion?
Can pro-choice politicians like Biden receive the Eucharist? And will anyone stop Biden if he approaches the communion line? Read more
Analysis: Was a stack of Bibles burned in Portland, or was it fake news?
Dozens of news stories from Aug. 1 repeated a claim by a Malaysia-based journalist that “a stack” of Bibles had... Read more
'Deeply flawed': Catholics react to Harris VP selection
Catholics and pro-life organizations offered a range of reactions to the selection of Sen. Kamala Harris as former vice president Joe... Read more
Former employee charged with stealing $472,000 from Archdiocese of Washington
The former Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools in Washington, D.C., has been charged with embezzling close to half a million... Read more
NY COVID-19 stats could hide real nursing home death toll
Official figures from New York state likely under-represent the real number of nursing home residents who died as a result... Read more
‘Hate speech’ label does damage to civil dialogue, Philadelphia Statement warns
Efforts to protect people from harm and error now marginalize and even demonize others for unpopular opinions, warns a new... Read more
Bishops of Wichita, Denver call Catholics to turn to Mary in 'time of crisis'
Two bishops have called for rosary crusades in their respective dioceses in the month of August, asking Catholics to pray... Read more
Earthquake hits North Carolina during Mass reading about earthquake
As North Carolina experienced a moderate earthquake Sunday, local pastors encourage Catholics to relinquish control to God. Read more
Biden picks Kamala Harris as VP candidate
Former vice president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president, has selected Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) to be... Read more
In August, watch this meteor shower named for a saint
Star-gazing might not be the first thing that comes to mind when Catholics think of St. Lawrence, the early Christian... Read more
Excommunicated priest rejects Pope Francis, misconduct allegations
A Sacramento priest excommunicated last week says he stands by his claim that Pope emeritus Benedict XVI is the true... Read more
Back to Mass: South Dakota diocese lifts Sunday dispensation
From this weekend, Catholics in the Diocese of Sioux Falls who are not in high-risk categories for contracting coronavirus will... Read more
Deceased Massachusetts bishop accused of sexual abuse had roots in New York archdiocese
Archbishop-designate Mitchell Rozanski, who will take over the Archdiocese of St. Louis this month, oversaw an investigation into the late... Read more
Federal court rules Arkansas abortion restrictions can take effect
A federal court of appeals has removed an injunction blocking four Arkansas abortion regulations from going into effect. Read more
Coronavirus, vaccines, and Catholic ethics
Production for a new coronavirus vaccine is speeding along, but ethical questions remain about its development, and who should receive it... Read more
Questions of abuse cover-up directed at incoming St. Louis archbishop, but details unclear
Archbishop-designate Mitchell Rozanski is set to take over the Archdiocese of St. Louis, after heading the Diocese of Springfield in... Read more
Archbishop Carlson: Christ 'welcomes and challenges' those wrestling with gender identity
Christ draws close with love and compassion, as well as a challenge, for people who experience discord between their gender... Read more
Updated: DC archdiocese welcomes Maryland county dropping second order to keep Catholic schools closed
Catholic schools in Montgomery County, Maryland, can reopen for the coming semester after the county rescinded a second controversial order... Read more
Help Catholic schools to help at-risk families, US bishops tell Congress
Leading U.S. Catholic cardinals and bishops have urged congressional leaders to provide emergency private school tuition aid to low-middle income... Read more
Christmas comes early in Indiana with nativity scene court case
An Indiana town is defending its Christmas display in court this summer, after a traveller through the area claimed she... Read more
