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What's driving the growth of Catholic churches in the Bible Belt?
In the thick of the Bible Belt, the famously evangelical Protestant region in the southeastern United States, some Catholic Masses... Read more
Lawsuit filed against new US government asylum rules
Immigration activists have made a legal challenge to the government’s criteria for migrants seeking asylum on Tuesday, saying that the... Read more
NJ bishop: Independent avenue for reporting abuse is needed
In light of a scandal involving one of its former bishops, Theodore McCarrick, the Diocese of Metuchen is working to... Read more
New study shows ‘alt-right’ views linked to infrequent church attendance and divorce
Newly released data shows that those Americans who only occasionally go to church services are more likely to hold so-called... Read more
The 'nones' – why some Americans are forgoing religious labels
Among the growing share of religious “nones” in the U.S., a majority say that questioning religious teachings is one important... Read more
Food and Drug Administration signs controversial contract with fetal tissue provider
Legislators, pro-life groups, and ethicists have condemned a new government contract to obtain human tissue from aborted children for use... Read more
'Building the Benedict Option': How skillet cookies can lead to community
When Christian author Rod Dreher published The Benedict Option last year, it generated a flurry of debate and comments throughout... Read more
Former Pennsylvania chief justice backs delay of grand jury report
The former chief justice of Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court has warned that the release of a grand jury report into allegations... Read more
Dolan praises St. Dominic at KofC convention
The Archbishop of New York encouraged Catholics to imitate the patient and persistent prayer of St. Dominic, during a homily... Read more
New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII
John Paul II taught often that science and religion follow complementary paths toward the same goal- truth. A new high... Read more
Young Catholics release open letter on McCarrick, call for investigation
A group of young Catholic writers, intellectuals, and activists released an open letter Aug. 8 calling for an independent investigation... Read more
Kicked off Iowa campus over leadership standards, Christian group sues
A Christian student group is suing the University of Iowa after being kicked off campus because it requires its leaders... Read more
Notre Dame will not rescind McCarrick's honorary degree- for now
The University of Notre Dame announced that it will not rescind the honorary degree conferred upon Archbishop Theodore McCarrick, whose... Read more
Knights of Columbus pledge support for persecuted Christians
Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson pledged the fraternal organization’s continued efforts to aid and rebuild persecuted Christian communities... Read more
What a survey found about non-churchgoing Catholics
A new survey of motives of U.S. churchgoers and non-churchgoers reveals that a significant percentage of Catholics who don’t go... Read more
Lawmakers call for transparency in insurance plans funding abortion
More than 100 members of Congress are asking the federal government to issue new regulations ensuring greater transparency in health... Read more
Possible merging of sentencing reform with prison bill draws praise
The largest global Christian prison ministry is applauding reports that U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to include... Read more
How family structure affects the likelihood of child abuse
Amid a renewed public conversation about what can be done to keep children safe from abuse, studies show that unstable... Read more
Albany bishop: Lay commission should investigate claims against bishops
The Bishop of Albany said Monday that a commission of lay Catholics should be formed to investigate claims of abuse... Read more
This Catholic entrepreneur uses his ice cream shop to live the faith
An Alaskan man is using his Anchorage-based ice cream shop as an extension of the Catholic faith, supporting the local... Read more
