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Bethlehem emigrants open shop to support Christian artisans in Holy Land
A Catholic goods shop opened its first brick and mortar store last month, presenting a wide variety of merchandise which... Read more
Bishop praises ‘life-giving intent’ of Iowa’s fetal heartbeat bill
An Iowa bishop said that a bill banning abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat “affirms the life-giving intent” of... Read more
House chaplain rescinds resignation, Ryan agrees to let him stay
About two weeks after resigning, Chaplain of the House of Representatives Fr. Patrick J. Conroy, S.J. rescinded his resignation and... Read more
On National Day of Prayer, Trump establishes new faith-based initiative
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order creating a White House Faith and Opportunity Initiative within the Executive... Read more
Lawmakers petition for rules keeping Title X funds away from abortion groups
Better rules are needed to ban Title X federal family planning funds to organizations that also perform abortions, members of... Read more
Benedictine nuns' new album an offering to Saint Joseph
A newly-released album by a chart-topping community of Benedictine nuns in rural Missouri is devoted to the hearts of Jesus,... Read more
California bishops: We must accompany those with mental illness
The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 is not car accidents or cancer, but drug... Read more
The Hispanic Catholic population is growing. Here’s how the Church is learning to respond.
In 2015, the average American Catholic was a middle-aged white woman married to a Catholic spouse, according to sociologists researching... Read more
As Pittsburgh churches consolidate, bishop urges strong communities
As the Diocese of Pittsburgh moves to condense its 188 parishes into 57 multi-parish groups, Bishop David Zubik hopes the... Read more
Commentary: St Joseph the Worker in the 21st century
As the father of Alfie Evans fought to defend his son’s life, I could not help but think of St.... Read more
Bishop Murry of Youngstown diagnosed with leukemia
Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., of Youngstown, Ohio has been diagnosed with a form of acute leukemia, the diocese announced... Read more
State Department removes 'reproductive rights' section from human rights report
The U.S. State Department has removed the term “reproductive rights” from its annual human rights report, drawing praise from pro-life... Read more
Commentary: Lessons from Monsignor Green
Monsignor Thomas Green, a priest of the Diocese of Bridgeport, Conn., died peacefully on Saturday morning. He was 79 years... Read more
How graduates can thrive, according to one Catholic entrepreneur
While colleges students may frequently find themselves offered worn-out adages on how to find success, a book by entrepreneur and... Read more
Report finds dramatic increase in anti-Semitic harassment in the West
A drastic uptick in anti-Semitic harassment in the West has left many Jews feeling threatened, to the point where many... Read more
Chicago discipleship building group coming to three new cities
Originally created as an organization to form disciples in the Chicago area, L’Alto Catholic Institute is now expanding to three... Read more
Memorial to the Unborn moves forward in Tennessee legislature
A bill approving a memorial to the unborn was passed by the Tennessee Senate on Monday by a 23-3 vote. Read more
Tucson bishop speaks up after border agent cleared in Mexican teen's death
The ‘not guilty’ verdict for a U.S. border agent who shot and killed a Mexican teen is “deeply troubling” and... Read more
The Catholic Association voices support for Alfie Evans' parents
A group dedicated to offering a Catholic voice in the public square has spoken out on behalf of Alfie Evans... Read more
New report paints worrying picture of global religious freedom
Religious freedom conditions worsened across the globe in the past year, according to the U.S. Commission for International Religious Freedom’s... Read more
