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Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville delivers the St. Thomas Day Lecture at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paul, Calif., Jan. 28, 2019. Photo courtesy of TAC.

Bishop Flores: With respect to migration, uphold both law and compassion

Nov 19, 2019

In an interview earlier this month, Bishop Daniel Flores of Brownsville urged that US immigration law be respected, but that... Read more

View of the Salvation Army building in city centre.

'We serve everyone': Salvation Army responds to Chick-Fil-A donation cut

Nov 19, 2019

The statement came in response to an announcement on Monday by the Chick-Fil-A Foundation that it would no longer donate... Read more

A pro-life demonstrator awaits the Supreme Court.

After Louisiana governor's election, hope for pro-life Democrats?

Nov 19, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Pro-lifers are hopeful that the re-election of Democrat John Bel Edwards as Louisiana governor could turn the tide in a... Read more

Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome during the US bishops' Region II ad limina, Nov. 12, 2019.

Buffalo bishop says Pope Francis 'very understanding' after scandals

Nov 19, 2019

In a video released Monday, Bishop Richard Malone said that Pope Francis had shared his closeness to the people and diocese... Read more

Democratic AG group wrong to shun pro-life candidates, critics say

Nov 19, 2019

By Kevin J. Jones

Pro-life Democrats and some election-minded politicos have faulted the decision of a Democratic state attorneys general organization to support only... Read more

Kansas Capitol.

Kansas Catholic Conference says Medicaid expansion needs pro-life revisions

Nov 19, 2019

As Kansas considers expanding its Medicaid program, the state’s Catholic conference said its support is contingent upon the establishment of... Read more

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Washington DC drops bill to legalize sex trade

Nov 18, 2019

A bill to legalize the buying and selling of sex in Washington, DC, will not move forward after widespread opposition... Read more

Venerable Fulton Sheen.

Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in December

Nov 18, 2019

The Diocese of Peoria announced Monday that Venerable Fulton Sheen will be beatified this December at the city's Cathedral of... Read more

The dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington, DC.

Our Lady unites the divided into the faithful, Cordileone says

Nov 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Mary unites all of God’s children, sparking conversions among those of different faiths, said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco on... Read more

Chick-fil-A Retail Fast Food Location.

Chick-Fil-A sauces Christian charities

Nov 18, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

American fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has announced that it will stop donating to two large faith-based charitable organizations after years of... Read more

New York state capitol, Albany.

Lawsuit filed over latest New York abortion law

Nov 18, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Several pro-life organizations in New York have sued the state over a law they say targets pro-life and religious employers,... Read more

Alasdair MacIntyre, March 2009.

Alasdair MacIntyre: True friendships are rare, but possible

Nov 17, 2019

By Mary Farrow

For Aristotle, the definition of perfect friendship was so narrow that precious few could achieve it.  Read more

Pope Francis at a 2019 Vatican synod.

As Pope Francis calls for a 'synodal' Church, some US dioceses are holding synods

Nov 16, 2019

By Matt Hadro

As some U.S. dioceses convene local synods to discuss topics ranging from the family to evangelization, bishops are preaching the... Read more

US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon

Nov 15, 2019

The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more

The US capitol building.

US House oversight committee hears testimony on abortion regulation

Nov 15, 2019

By Matt Hadro

Members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee heard testimony Thursday on abortion from a new mother, as well as... Read more

David Daleiden.

Court rules Daleiden's undercover videos caused 'substantial harm' to Planned Parenthood

Nov 15, 2019

A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for... Read more

Bishop John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who retired Nov. 15, 2019.

Ukrainian auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia retires at 75

Nov 15, 2019

The resignation of Bishop John Bura, an auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, was accepted Nov. 15, five... Read more

The Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola, N.Y.

Rockville Centre diocese challenges Child Victims Act over due process

Nov 15, 2019

The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed a suit challenging New York's Child Victims Act on Tuesday, claiming it is barred... Read more

A father and daughter are reunited near Saugus High School after a Nov 14. 2019 shooting.

Archbishop Gomez prays for victims of California high school shooting

Nov 15, 2019

The Archbishop of Los Angeles has encouraged the community to pray for victims of a shooting at a high school... Read more

 Ivanka Trump, daughter of President Donald Trump.

Ivanka Trump hails 'exciting' progress on paid family leave

Nov 15, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Family leave is more than a women’s issue, it is a family issue, Ivanka Trump said Thursday.  Read more