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US Catholic bishops praise Supreme Court DACA decision
The U.S. Catholic bishops’ conference (USCCB) praised the Supreme Court on Thursday for a decision that keeps the federal Deferred... Read more
Thea Bowman - religious sister, civil rights advocate, candidate for sainthood
Sister Thea Bowman was the granddaughter of a slave, an advocate for racial justice, and the first African American woman... Read more
Catholic magazine issues art challenge to highlight human equality
In the face of recent protests, a Catholic art magazine has organized the Bakhita Prize for the Visual Arts to... Read more
Can Catholics support ‘Black Lives Matter’?
Catholic leaders say the Church has an important role in working for racial justice, but that protesting for justice does... Read more
Advocates appeal for Catholic schools amid closures nationwide
At least 100 Catholic elementary and high schools across the United States will not reopen for the fall semester, with... Read more
Supreme Court stays Texas execution over chaplain dispute
The Supreme Court stayed the execution of a man in Texas after the state’s Department of Corrections refused to allow... Read more
American Solidarity Party candidate presses on to 2020 presidential election
Republicans and Democrats aren’t the only political parties finding their 2020 campaigning efforts hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Mom of Carlo Acutis says son led her back to the Catholic faith
While most Catholic mothers pray for their teenage sons, Antonia Acutis has the unique ability to pray to hers, the... Read more
Supreme Court LGBT decision puts pressure on religious employers, employees
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that a federal ban on sex discrimination also protects sexual orientation and gender-identity will have... Read more
After Supreme Court decision, Sen. Josh Hawley says religious conservatives have a 'bad' deal
Sen. Josh Hawley called Tuesday for religious conservatives to “stand up and speak out” for religious liberty in light of... Read more
Catholic composer David Haas denies 'sexual battery' and coercion allegations
Catholic composer David Haas has denied allegations of serial sexual misconduct and spiritual manipulation, and says the advocacy group bringing... Read more
US Catholic bishops: Supreme Court has 'redefined' the meaning of 'sex'
The president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Monday lamented the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in a case that considered... Read more
Rockville Centre diocese faces bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Rockville Centre has requested a pause in the proceedings of numerous sex abuse lawsuits it is facing,... Read more
Trump admin to allow homeless shelters to serve on basis of biological sex
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is set to roll back an Obama-era rule that requires single-sex homeless shelters... Read more
Maryland Catholic bishops: Fighting racism requires more than words
The Catholic Church should be at the forefront of efforts to address racial inequality – not only through words, but... Read more
Supreme Court: Sexual orientation and gender identity covered under federal discrimination law
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that employers cannot fire workers because of their sexual orientation or self-determined gender identity,... Read more
Catholic composer David Haas accused of 'sexual battery' and 'spiritual manipulation'
The composer of several well-known songs used in Catholic liturgies has been dropped by a prominent hymnal publisher, amid accusations... Read more
Catholic summer camps take campfires virtual
When it’s time for camp this summer, Catholic youth around the country will listen to inspirational talks, make friends in... Read more
A new baby needs 12 diapers a day. Students for Life aims to help
The organizers of diaper drives aim to help the parents of young children meet a need that can get costly:... Read more
In trying times, how can Catholics stay hopeful?
Amid the worldwide panic surrounding coronavirus and lockdowns, as well as protests and unrest in many parts of the country... Read more
