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CNA Explainer: What rights does a pastor have?

Sep 29, 2018

By Ed Condon, JD Flynn

Chicago rainbow flag burning raises questions about a pastor's canoical rights  Read more

Washington D.C. - January 22, 2013: Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.) speaks at a press conference on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade on Capitol Hill.

Prolife Democrat laments ‘homogenization’ within parties

Sep 28, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), one of the few prolife members of the Deomcratic Party with a seat in Congress, has... Read more

Vermont AG investigates abuse allegations at Catholic institutions

Sep 28, 2018

As the attorney general of Vermont investigates allegations of abuses at Catholic institutions, the state's bishop has announced that the... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver gives a catechesis session during World Youth Day in Rio July 25, 2013.

Denver archbishop releases letter responding to claims by priest

Sep 28, 2018

By Ed Condon

The Archdiocese of Denver has released a letter in response to a series of accusations posted online by one of... Read more

Archbishop Emeritus of Washington Theodore McCarrick.

Archbishop McCarrick to lead life of prayer, penance at Kansas friary

Sep 28, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Archbishop Theodore McCarrick has begun his life of prayer and penance at St. Fidelis Capuchin Friary in Victoria, Kansas, according... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at an immigration summit at Christ Cathedral, Feb. 27, 2016. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

How the L.A. archdiocese is supporting separated immigrant families

Sep 28, 2018

By Perry West

Through Guadalupe Radio the Archdiocese of Los Angeles raised more than $90,000 last month to help reunited separated immigrant families... Read more

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Curtis Martin focused on 'Making Missionary Disciples'

Sep 27, 2018

By Jonah McKeown

In a new book, evangelist Curtis Martin offers a plan to help equip the next "generation" of Christian disciples for... Read more

An election polling place station during a United States election.

Governors’ elections pose moral dilemma for Catholic voters

Sep 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Catholics living in a state where both of the major party’s gubernatorial candidates oppose key Church teachings have a difficult... Read more

2016 Denver March for Life.

Pro-life momentum? 40 Days for Life campaign begins in over 400 cities

Sep 27, 2018

The 40 Days for Life 2018 fall campaign began on Wednesday, claiming groups in a record 415 cities are taking... Read more

Cardinal Thomas Collins of Toronto. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Toronto.

Toronto cardinal exhorts priests to 'become fire'

Sep 27, 2018

A Canadian cardinal has a provocative message for priests, bishops, and seminarians struggling to attain holiness: “You must become fire.”  Read more

Oregon ballot initiative would curtail taxpayer funding of abortion

Sep 26, 2018

A ballot initiative in the state of Oregon could, if passed, ban the use of public funds for abortion on... Read more

Archbishop William Lori. CNA file photo.

Archbishop Lori: Investigative team is already working in WV diocese

Sep 26, 2018

Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore has begun an investigation into the alleged misconduct of Bishop Michael Bransfield, who until recently... Read more

A happy couple holding hands.

Millennials staying married at a higher rate

Sep 26, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

Philip Cohen, a sociology professor at the University of Maryland, released an analysis Sept. 15 which drew on census data... Read more

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, VA.

Diocese of Arlington annouces review of all clergy files

Sep 26, 2018

The Diocese of Arlington has announced that it is conducting a review of all clergy personnel files and that it... Read more

The Cathedral of Saint Paul in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Minn. archbishop affirms abuse victims' courage as settlement approved

Sep 26, 2018

At a hearing in US bankruptcy court Tuesday, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis told clergy abuse victims... Read more

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Crookston, Minn. CNA file photo

Alleged abuse victim searches for justice in the Diocese of Crookston

Sep 26, 2018

By JD Flynn

In 1971, when Ron Vasek was 16 years old, a priest invited him to take a trip. The priest, Fr.... Read more

El Salvadoran boy.

Don’t cut vital services to immigrants with new DHS rule, bishops plead

Sep 25, 2018

Immigrants and their families will suffer great harm if long-standing policies are changed by the Department of Homeland Security to... Read more

Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist.

'Made for Happiness' Eucharistic assembly draws 14k in Michigan

Sep 25, 2018

By Perry West

The Diocese of Lansing hosted a gathering of thousands Saturday, hoping to spark a fire for evangelization among Catholics in... Read more

Building icon with inscription FDA and flag of The United States.

Government cancels controversial FDA contract for aborted remains

Sep 25, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced the termination of a contract between the Food and Drug Administration... Read more

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 27, 2017.

Pro-life leaders welcome UK decision to reject abortion clinic buffer zones

Sep 25, 2018

Catholic leaders and pro-life advocates in England and Wales are praising the government’s decision not to impose buffer zones around... Read more