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‘I am a pastor at heart’ Seattle's coadjutor Etienne tells press conference
Archbishop Paul Etienne was welcomed to Seattle April 29, during a press conference hosted by Seattle’s Archbishop James Peter Sartain. Read more
'Our country should be better than this' says DiNardo after synagogue attack
The president of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference has condemned the shooting at a synagogue near San Diego on April 27,... Read more
Self-evident truths now require ‘air quotes’ senator warns
The founding principles of American politics are at risk, Utah’s Senator Mike Lee told CNA April 26. Read more
Religion 'less important' to most people than 20 years ago, surveys find
Participants in a study spanning 27 countries say that religion plays a less important role in public life than it... Read more
After order to vacate residential area, McAllen Catholic immigration center to move downtown
After a close vote, McAllen, Texas officials approved a new downtown location for a Catholic immigration relief center that was... Read more
Second judge issues injunction against pro-life Title X rule
A federal judge in Washington state issued a nationwide preliminary injunction April 25, blocking a rule which would deny government funding to... Read more
‘Lay co-agents essential for Church leadership’ Detroit archbishop says
The role of the laity is crucial to the Church’s efforts to combat clerical sex abuse, Archbishop of Allen Vigneron... Read more
CUA president applauds students' decision to block porn
The president of The Catholic University of America has voiced his support for a student government resolution that asked the... Read more
Injunction against Title X funding rules draws pro-life criticism
Pro-life advocates have lamented a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against the federal Protect Life Rule, which bars family planning funds... Read more
IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'
A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service. Read more
Abortion language nixed from UN resolution after Trump admin threatens veto
Language referring to abortion was removed from a United Nations resolution on the care of sexual abuse survivors in wartime,... Read more
Commentary: Sri Lanka, martyrdom, and the light of faith
On Saturday night, the Church celebrated its most solemn and joyful liturgy. Read more
Arlington diocese launches addiction support for families
At the request of Bishop Michael Burbidge, the Diocese of Arlington has launched a multifaceted program to get parishes involved... Read more
Pro-life group launches targeted campaign for Born Alive bill
The pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List has launched a new campaign to pressure members of Congress to sign the... Read more
Ending isolation key to fighting assisted suicide, Catholic health group founder says
The founder of a Catholic health-share group has said that battling loneliness is crucial to opposing the growing acceptance of... Read more
US House asks court to block funding for border wall
Lawyers representing the US House of Representatives on Tuesday filed a motion in federal court to block funding for the... Read more
Supreme Court to hear sexual orientation, gender identity employment cases
In a decision that could have potentially far-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has said it will hear cases involving... Read more
Now is the time to defend the truth, Phoenix bishop says at prayer breakfast
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix called on a gathering of the nation’s Catholic leaders to stand up to the heresies... Read more
Court rules against Catholic foster agency in Philadelphia
After a yearlong legal struggle, a federal appeals court has ruled that city contractors in Philadelphia must place foster children... Read more
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast hears call for 'Catholic great awakening'
The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast heard an uncompromising call to holiness and the defense of every human life Tuesday, with... Read more
