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Minnesota’s Catholic, Lutheran bishops call for welcoming of refugees
Reflecting on the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt, the Catholic and Lutheran bishops of Minnesota issued an open... Read more
New York governor announces $45 million marked for security at religious schools
During a solidarity march with the Jewish community of New York, which suffered numerous attacks during the week of Hanukkah... Read more
Planned Parenthood annual report: More government money, more abortions
The nation’s largest abortion provider released its 2018-19 annual report on Jan. 6, showing significant increases both in the number... Read more
Texas appeals court orders continued treatment for gravely ill child
A Texas appeals court ordered Friday that a hospital continue medical treatment for Tinslee Lewis, a terminally ill child in... Read more
The Medal of Honor recipient with a devotion to St. Michael
Chief Petty Officer Special Edward C. Byers Jr. won the Medal of Honor. He is also a Catholic with a devotion to St.... Read more
Massachusetts bill would let minors obtain abortion without parental consent
In the latest move from Massachusetts state legislators to block abortion restrictions and expand access to the procedure, state Sen.... Read more
Lawsuit charges Bishop Trautman, Buffalo diocese with abuse cover-up in 1980s
A lawsuit against the Diocese of Buffalo and retired Bishop Donald Trautman claim they covered up a New York priest’s... Read more
Fort Worth bishop helps family seek care in Catholic hospital for gravely ill Tinslee Lewis
After a Texas judge on Thursday allowed a hospital to stop medical treatment for Tinslee Lewis, a terminally ill child... Read more
Portland bishop says religious prejudice 'cannot be tolerated'
During his homily for Mass on Wednesday, Bishop Robert Deeley of Portland urged Catholics not to tolerate “any kind” of... Read more
Are targeted drone strikes allowed under 'just war theory'?
A U.S. drone strike that killed a top Iranian official on Friday has ignited discussion of the Catholic Church’s teaching... Read more
US bishops declare solidarity with immigrants, refugees
Anticipating its observance of National Migration Week, the US bishops' conference said Thursday that it stands in solidarity with immigrants... Read more
Report: Over past decade, 170,000 children had rights 'gravely violated'
The past decade saw troubling levels of violence against children, with some 45 children seeing their rights “gravely violated” each... Read more
Indiana AG says aborted babies at doctor’s home cannot be identified, pledges ‘dignified burial’
After an Indiana abortion doctor hoarded more than 2,400 sets of unborn babies’ remains dating back nearly 20 years, the... Read more
207 Senators and Congressmen say Roe vs. Wade is 'unworkable'
Ahead of a Supreme Court hearing, more than 200 members of Congress have signed on to support Louisiana’s abortion regulations,... Read more
Chaput to FOCUS leadership conference: We need Christian friends
Christian friendships are necessary for living a life of faith, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia told college students in a... Read more
Abuse lawsuit window opens in California
A three-year window opened in California Wednesday, allowing lawsuits over childhood sexual abuse that would normally be impeded by the... Read more
Should Catholics care about poetry?
Do you remember the last poem you read, or heard? Read more
Cardinal Mueller: Church crisis comes from abandoning God, adapting to culture
The crisis facing the Catholic Church today has arisen from an attempt – even by some within the Church -... Read more
Diocese of Providence challenges RI statute of limitations expansion
The Diocese of Providence has challenged a new Rhode Island law that greatly expands the time window for filing childhood... Read more
In Rochester, moms' group prays for vocations to come from among their families
A newly-formed group of Catholic mothers in Rochester, New York has committed to praying regularly for the flourishing of vocations... Read more
