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Injunction allows abortion for undocumented teens

Apr 3, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan issued an injunction on Friday that blocked a Trump administration policy which prevented undocumented teenagers... Read more

David Bereit, founder of 40 Days for Life, enters the Catholic Church on Easter.

Founder of 40 Days for Life enters Catholic Church on Easter

Apr 3, 2018

David Bereit, the founder of 40 Days for Life, entered the Catholic Church on Easter, giving thanks for the inspiration... Read more

Mission church.

LA archdiocese issues pastoral guidelines for Native American communities

Apr 2, 2018

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has signed 17 new protocols recognizing the Native Americans of California as the “First... Read more

Hundreds of Catholic employers win injunction against contraception mandate

Apr 2, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

A federal judge ruled in favor of the Catholic Benefits Association last week, issuing a permanent injunction and declaratory relief... Read more

Bishop Michael Olson.

Bishop Olson: Liturgical fidelity fosters unity, discipleship

Apr 2, 2018

At the Chrism Mass celebrated during Holy Week, a Texas bishop offered reflections on the Church’s liturgical life, telling priests... Read more

Women's ministry group hosts workshop on infertility, miscarriage

Apr 2, 2018

An upcoming online workshop hosted by the Catholic women’s ministry Blessed Is She will be discussing the topic of infertility... Read more

Retreat fosters healing for adult children of divorce

Apr 2, 2018

By Courtney Mares

According to the Pew Research Center, only 46 percent of Americans under the age of 18 live in a traditional... Read more

For former inmates, returning to society comes with challenges

Mar 29, 2018

By Courtney Mares

For the fourth time in his pontificate, Pope Francis will wash the feet of inmates at a prison on Holy... Read more

Bishop James Wall greets young parishioners in the Diocese of Gallup. Courtesy photo

How a Church on the 'peripheries' celebrates Easter

Mar 29, 2018

By Perry West

As the Catholic Church prepares to receive thousands of Catholic converts this Easter, Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, N.M., is... Read more

A woman at Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Duhok, Iraq, March 28, 2015.

Knights of Columbus announce Easter pledge to aid persecuted Christians

Mar 28, 2018

In light of Holy Week, the Knights of Columbus announced that it will be donating more than $1 million to... Read more

Why fathers matter to the future of young black men

Mar 28, 2018

By Mary Farrow

A recent study shows that when it comes to upward economic mobility, family and community makes a notable difference in... Read more

Manyang Reath Kher speaks March 28 at a refugee rally outside the White House.

US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent

Mar 28, 2018

The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more

Indiana law requires doctors to report abortion complications

Mar 28, 2018

Doctors in Indiana must report legally specified complications that might arise from abortions under a law signed by Indiana Gov.... Read more

Pope Francis lighting the Easter candle, Easter Vigil 2015.

'Opportunities for conversion' - the liturgies of Holy Week

Mar 28, 2018

By Perry West

Any priest will tell you that Easter Sunday Mass is one of the most highly attended of the year, alongside... Read more

Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong

Mar 28, 2018

By Mary Farrow

The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968.  Read more

Archbishop Cordileone speaking at the Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization in Kansas.

Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families

Mar 28, 2018

By Mary Farrow

The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone.  Read more

Mother Angelica.

Two years after her death, Mother Angelica remembered for faith, determination

Mar 27, 2018

On Tuesday Catholics marked the second anniversary of the death of Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN Global Catholic Network.  Read more

Metro ad. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of Washington.

Washington archdiocese's bus ad case heard by appeals court

Mar 27, 2018

By Christine Rousselle

The Archdiocese of Washington was in court on Monday, arguing that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s ban on any... Read more

State Flag of Nebraska.

Amid budget fight, survey says Nebraskans oppose taxpayer-funding for abortion

Mar 27, 2018

Nebraska’s unicameral legislature is deadlocked over a provision in the state’s budget bill that would strip Title X funds from... Read more

Mother Angelica.

We asked and you answered: How Mother Angelica touched your lives

Mar 27, 2018

Here are just a few of the stories from our readers  Read more