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Crowds attend a town hall meeting on immigration in Los Angeles, Jan. 14, 2014. Photo courtesy of Victor Aleman/vida-nueva.com.

US bishops endorse bill to provide legislative fix for DACA recipients

Apr 25, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday evening that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program must be re-opened to... Read more

The Portiuncula Chapel on the campus of the Franciscan University of Steubenville.

Franciscan University highlights sexual assault policies following criticism

Apr 25, 2018

Franciscan University in Steubenville has said it is committed to reporting and investigating all allegations of abuse in alignment with... Read more

Why Catholics should beware as high-tech 'deepfake' videos emerge

Apr 25, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Like any figure of importance, there is high likelihood that the Pope or another Catholic leader could be the subject... Read more

New Cardinal Newman Guide helps families navigate college search

Apr 24, 2018

The Cardinal Newman Society on Monday released its annual guide to help young Catholics make an informed choice as they... Read more

Michigan diocese brings in retired judge for investigation, recommits to cooperation

Apr 24, 2018

A retired judge who will be overseeing the internal investigation of the sex abuse scandal in the Diocese of Saginaw... Read more

New York assisted suicide bill draws fire from disability rights group

Apr 24, 2018

Disability rights activists are speaking out in opposition to a proposal in New York that would legalize physician assisted suicide.  Read more

Archbishop Joseph Naumann. CNA file photo

Incoming pro-life chair to keynote National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

Apr 23, 2018

The keynote speaker at the 2018 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast will be Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City, incoming chairman... Read more

California Capitol Building.

Could a California bill ban Christian teaching on homosexuality?

Apr 22, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A proposed law in California could have a chilling effect on free speech, warn critics who fear that it could... Read more

New priests are clothed with chasubles during their ordination Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, April 26, 2015.

Encouragement a strong factor in priesthood discernment, study finds

Apr 21, 2018

A strong majority of the 430 men who are about to be ordained to the Catholic priesthood in the United... Read more

Chris Butler, a pastor at Chicago Embassy Church, leads a prayer walk in his community.

Chicago church leaders unite to oppose massive tax threat to religious groups

Apr 21, 2018

Religious leaders in Chicago are fighting to end a lawsuit filed by an atheist group that would impose upwards of... Read more

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin.

Spiritual guidance belongs in politics, Bishop Tobin says

Apr 20, 2018

Speaking out on political issues is not only a right, but a duty, for religious leaders, said Bishop Thomas J.... Read more

How a new Utah law is promoting marriage prep classes

Apr 19, 2018

Utah is encouraging its citizens to better prepare for marriage by discounting the cost of marriage licenses for couples who... Read more

Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for faith says it was 'God's gift to me'

Apr 19, 2018

By Courtney Mares

After surviving six years of imprisonment and torture, Vietnamese pastor Nguyen Cong Chinh told CNA that prayer sustained him through... Read more

Five things Catholics can do to support international religious liberty

Apr 19, 2018

By Courtney Mares

At the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Summit on Wednesday, Robert George shared five steps Catholics can take to... Read more

Planned Parenthood.

Appeals court blocks Ohio law defunding Planned Parenthood

Apr 19, 2018

An Ohio law which blocked federal taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood clinics in the state was struck down by a... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican, March 25, 2014.

Archbishop Chaput thinks you should read this young Catholic's letter

Apr 19, 2018

In a time of cultural confusion and challenge, youth need clarity and guidance from the Church – and failure to... Read more

FOCUS Greek Legacy. Courtesy of FOCUS.

Greeks for God: College ministry brings fraternities, sororities to Christ

Apr 18, 2018

By Mary Farrow

Fraternities and sororities are widely known for two things on a college campus. ??  Read more

Hartford archdiocese, Knights of Columbus partner to aid Islamic State victims

Apr 18, 2018

In a partnership with the Knights of Columbus, Catholics in the Archdiocese of Hartford are fundraising money to aid the... Read more

Bishop David Foley, who died April 17, 2018. Photo courtesty of the Diocese of Birmingham.

In Alabama, EWTN remembers Bishop Foley’s service to the Church

Apr 18, 2018

The death of Birmingham’s Bishop Emeritus David Foley prompted tributes from those he served, including the EWTN Global Catholic Network,... Read more

Vietnamese flag.

Critics blast US crackdown on protected Vietnamese immigrants

Apr 18, 2018

By Kevin J. Jones

Thousands of Vietnamese immigrants in the U.S. who were previously protected under an agreement largely for refugees fleeing post-war Vietnam... Read more