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With record number of seminarians, Phoenix diocese pledges support
With a record-high number of seminarians, the Diocese of Phoenix has dedicated more funds to support the formation of the... Read more
Trump insists abortion laws must allow exceptions for rape, incest
President Donald Trump over the weekend admonished pro-life advocates seeking to make abortion illegal in all cases. He called for... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese announces first wave of parish mergers
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced the first results of a sweeping reorganization of its parishes, creating five new parishes... Read more
‘Mayor Pete’ backs no-limits abortion
In defending unrestricted abortion, Buttigieg appeared to put himself at odds with the majority of voters both in his own... Read more
California confession bill amended, but still would require priests to violate seal
California’s state senate will vote on a bill that would require priests to violate the seal of confession in certain... Read more
US bishops oppose Trump immigration plan, say families are foundational
Leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced concern over President Donald Trump’s new immigration plan, stressing that families should be... Read more
The ‘young man with a big, good heart’: STEM hero Kendrick Castillo laid to rest
On a warm Friday morning in May at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Colorado, about 40 Knights of Columbus... Read more
Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would... Read more
‘Stand firm for life against the evil opposing it’ Kentucky governor says
Gov. Matt Bevin made the call during as states across the country continue to debate abortion related legislation. Read more
Pro-life doctors: Despite Ohio bill, there is no procedure to save ectopic pregnancies
An Ohio bill seeking to limit insurance coverage of non-lifesaving abortions erroneously states that a procedure exists in which a... Read more
Analysis: Which state pro-life laws could arrive at the Supreme Court
With a Supreme Court considered favorable to the pro-life cause and a total of more than 100 Trump nominees in... Read more
‘Appeal-proof’ abortion ban advances in Missouri
Legislators responsible for the measure have said that, unlike recent measures in other states, the bill is specifically designed to... Read more
Lowest-ever fertility rates have complicated causes, no easy solutions, experts say
Fertility rates in the United States have fallen to an all-time low, according to provisional figures released by the Centers... Read more
Detroit archdiocese cancels sporting events on Sundays
The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced that it will no longer hold required sporting events on Sundays, in an effort... Read more
'We all need to be a little more like Kendrick': Friends and family remember STEM hero
A funny, selfless, and kind kid who loved tinkering with his car, goofing around with his friends, and above all,... Read more
Mom demands apology from state Rep. Brian Sims, who doxed her daughters outside Planned Parenthood
A Pennsylvania mother of teenage daughters is demanding an apology from state representative Brian Sims, who shouted down and tried... Read more
Man who brought gasoline, lighter into New York cathedral deemed unfit to stand trial
A man accused of attempting to enter St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York last month carrying containers of gasoline and... Read more
California confession bill won't stop abuse, but threatens religious liberty, critics say
The appropriations committee of California’s state senate will hold a hearing Thursday on a bill that would require priests to... Read more
Police search Dallas diocesan chancery
Officers executed a warrant on the chancery offices at 7:30 am local time. Read more
It's time to fight for holiness, Bishop Barron tells 2019 Catholic grads
Contemporary America is “mission territory,” and young Catholics must step up to respond to the twin crises of Church corruption... Read more
