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Supreme Court will hear Philadelphia Catholic foster care case
The Supreme Court will decide if the city of Philadelphia was correct to terminate its relationship with Catholic Social Services... Read more
Catholic uni reform triggered California abortion mandate that violated federal law
A California rule to require abortion coverage in health care plans now faces scrutiny from federal officials who say it... Read more
After LGBT teachers resign, Seattle archbishop says teachers must be Gospel witnesses
After students at a Catholic high school in Washington state staged protests in support of two teachers who resigned their... Read more
Fla. bishops laud parental consent for abortion bill as it goes to governor
The Florida bishops applauded Thursday the passage through both houses of the state legislature of a bill requiring parental consent... Read more
More than 207,000 sign petition to shutter porn website after trafficking violations
Underage pornography and trafficking videos have been found on the online pornography platform PornHub. Read more
US bishops: Pope Francis talks Fr. James Martin, euthanasia, at private meeting
During a private meeting with bishops from the southwestern United States, Pope Francis talked about his 2019 meeting with Fr.... Read more
Retired judge hears arguments about NFL emails in clergy abuse case
A retired New Orleans judge heard arguments on Thursday on whether private correspondence between an NFL franchise and the Archdiocese... Read more
Tennessee governor denies clemency to death row 'model inmate'
Nicholas Sutton, 58, was sentenced to death in 1988 after he and another inmate murdered a fellow prisoner. Read more
Bishop Wall: Pope Francis 'passionate about life' from conception to natural death
After visiting with Pope Francis for two and a half hours during his region’s ad limina visit, Bishop James Wall... Read more
How California's abortion mandate trampled on Catholic nuns
California could lose federal funds for requiring employer health plans to cover elective abortion, federal officials have said. Read more
Diocese of Harrisburg files for bankruptcy amid new sex abuse lawsuits
The Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that it is filing for bankruptcy. Read more
LGBTQ+ law clinic at Gonzaga Law raises 'serious concerns' for Spokane bishop
Gonzaga University’s plan to become the first Jesuit university to open a law clinic focused primarily on LGBT advocacy has... Read more
Biden touts Catholic faith as campaign falters
Presidential candidate Joe Biden highlighted his Catholic faith in a new campaign ad, released on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The former frontrunner for... Read more
Picture this: Knights of Columbus publish new illustrated history
A multitude of photos and copies of historic records enliven a new history of the largest Catholic men’s organization in... Read more
Christ is hope for the Church and the world, Archbishop Perez says at installation
The hope of Christ is far more profound than hope as the world defines it, Archbishop Nelson Perez said during... Read more
Bishops and aid agencies praise coronavirus response
American bishops and leaders of Catholic aid agencies have praised Vatican and U.S. responses to the coronavirus outbreak, and encouraged... Read more
In last Sunday Mass as Philly archbishop, Chaput retires with gratitude
Archbishop Charles Chaput has been a diocesan bishop for 31 years. For most of that time, his people have known... Read more
Priest with brain tumor 'embraces it willingly' for victims of clergy abuse
When Fr. John Hollowell went to Mayo Clinic for brain scans after what doctors thought was a stroke, he received... Read more
McCarrick gave $1 million to scandal-hit religious order
Former cardinal Theodore McCarrick was a major donor to a religious community whose founder was found guilty of sexual misconduct. Read more
Catholic business leaders respond to 'no breaks' Bloomberg video
Catholic business leaders said a work-life balance is critical for success, following a viral video of presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg... Read more
