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An apostolic visitation took place in Memphis. What does that mean?
Last week, the Vatican sent two representatives to the Diocese of Memphis for an apostolic visitation. According to reports from... Read more
LA archbishop on immigration: God calls us to speak out against injustice
At a Mass in honor of immigrants on June 24, Archbishop Jose Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles called... Read more
Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights
A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more
Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers
The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more
Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'
UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more
Local leaders offer prayers after shooting at Annapolis newspaper
The Archdiocese of Baltimore offered their prayers for the victims and first responders of a shooting at an Annapolis newspaper... Read more
Minn. archbishop: No plans for parish appeals to fund abuse settlement
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis said Wednesday there are no plans for additional parish appeals to fund... Read more
US bishops add directives for Catholic hospitals on mergers, collaboration
Catholic health care must remain Catholic, even in instances of collaborations or mergers with non-Catholic institutions, say new directives from... Read more
'Many individuals' requested hold on clergy sex abuse report, Pa. court says
In a unanimous opinion released Monday, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania supported and explained its earlier decision to hold the... Read more
Activist priest calls for an anti-violence protest, closing down Chicago highway
The social advocate and Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger has invited anti-violence activists to protest gun violence by closing a... Read more
Kennedy's retirement from the Supreme Court prompts pro-life hopes
The retirement announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy has led pro-life advocates to voice hope that his successor could... Read more
Father Weinandy discusses Gnosticism Today
Father Thomas Weinandy, OFM Cap., is a member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission, an accomplished professor of theology, and... Read more
US bishops disappointed by Supreme Court decision upholding travel ban
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has expressed disappointment with a Supreme Court ruling upholding President Donald Trump’s travel ban,... Read more
Arizona pharmacist under investigation after declining to fill abortion drug
An Arizona pharmacist is under investigation after refusing to fill a medical abortion prescription, citing ethical objections. Read more
Supreme Court’s NIFLA ruling draws praise from pro-life groups
Pro-life groups applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision on Tuesday in favor of the free speech rights of crisis... Read more
Supreme Court sides with pro-life pregnancy centers in California abortion case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked a California law requiring pro-life pregnancy centers to post information on programs to obtain... Read more
Canons of St John Cantius founder remains barred from public ministry
The religious superior of Father C. Frank Phillips, former pastor of St. John Cantius Parish in Chicago, told the parish... Read more
Anger over migrant family separation 'warranted', Archbishop Chaput says
In his latest column, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia called out the Trump administration and Congress for putting families in... Read more
Detroit archbishop: A missionary attitude can remedy the evils of racism
Amid recent ecclesial efforts to combat the problem of racism, Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit released a pastoral note last... Read more
Supreme Court returns case of florist who declined gay wedding to lower court
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated a Washington state ruling against local florist Barronelle Stutzman, who in 2013 declined... Read more
