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Analysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?
After several confusing and turbulent weeks in the Church, it is worth asking where reform efforts stand, and where they... Read more
Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities
“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more
New documentary shows individual, societal threat of pornography
The non-profit group Fight the New Drug has released a three-part documentary to raise a greater awareness of the damage... Read more
Bishop Morlino of Madison dies at age 71
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison died the evening of Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Mary Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin,... Read more
Regis University defends campus 'drag show' despite archbishop's complaint
Officials at a Catholic university defended a campus “drag show” and classroom measures designed to support the gender identity preferences... Read more
'13 Reasons Why' could influence suicidal teens, says study
A new study from the University of Michigan warns that the popular--and controversial--Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” could influence teens... Read more
Embryonic IQ tests could ‘screen’ for less intelligent children, firm says
A company claims to have developed a new test that will permit parents to test and screen embryos for intelligence... Read more
Cupich denies working with Wuerl on ‘metropolitan model’ plan for sex abuse inquiries
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago has denied collaborating with Cardinal Donald Wuerl on a proposal for handling misconduct complaints against... Read more
Federal judge rejects ban on female genital mutilation
A federal judge in Detroit ruled Tuesday that a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United States is... Read more
Trump defends relationship with Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder
Citing low oil prices, U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will continue to support Saudi Arabia after the... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo denies priests named in report ‘credibly accused’
Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, has denied that he allowed two priests to remain in active ministry despite credible... Read more
Federal judge sides with asylum-seeking migrants, blocks Trump order
The Trump administration’s new rules limiting asylum for undocumented immigrants was wrong, says a federal judge who ruled they can... Read more
Winona-Rochester diocese to file for bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, it was announced Sunday. Bishop John Quinn wrote a letter... Read more
Gunman kills one at Catholic store in Missouri
A gunman remains on the loose after shooting a woman and sexually assaulting another at the Catholic Supply of St.... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo calls for 'reasonable' gun control after Chicago hospital shooting
After a shooting at Mercy Hospital in Chicago left four dead, including the gunman, on Monday afternoon, the president of... Read more
A look at 25 years of RFRA
Last week marked the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, known as RFRA. Read more
After years of controversy, HHS reconsiders fetal tissue funding
Health researchers need alternatives to using fetal tissue, Department of Health and Human Services leaders have said after several years... Read more
New Mexico legislators want to repeal state's abortion ban
A group of New Mexican legislators seeks to overturn a state law that would make abortion illegal if Roe v.... Read more
NJ dioceses to form compensation program for child victims of clerical abuse
The Archdiocese of Newark announced Monday that New Jersey’s five dioceses will together form a Victim Compensation and Counseling Program... Read more
Legatus will not collect 2019 tithe to Holy See
A U.S.-based organization of Catholic business executives has decided not to collect from its members the portion of their dues... Read more
