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Bishops call for ‘common-sense gun measures’ after Florida school shooting
In the aftermath of the Feb. 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. that killed 17... Read more
With today's deadline struck down by courts, what's next for DACA?
Although the Deferred Action Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections did not expire on March 5, the passage of the original deadline... Read more
St. Cloud is 4th Minnesota diocese to declare bankruptcy amid abuse lawsuits
The Diocese of St. Cloud has announced that it will declare bankruptcy as it faces 74 civil claims alleging the... Read more
Analysis: In new pastoral plan, Cardinal Wuerl shares a missionary mandate
Since the beginning of the debate on whether chapter eight of Pope Francis’ Amoris Laetitia permits the divorced and civilly... Read more
Colorado bishops support religious freedom of jailed Mennonite
Colorado bishops have released a statement of solidarity with a Mennonite investigator who has been imprisoned for failing to testify... Read more
Washington archdiocese issues Amoris Laetitia marriage plan
The Archdiocese of Washington has released a pastoral plan aiming to implement Amoris Laetitia within the archdiocese. Read more
Catholic lawyer voices concern at Supreme Court's immigrant bond ruling
After the Supreme Court rejected the idea that detained immigrants are entitled to periodic bond hearings, a Catholic immigration lawyer... Read more
Pro-life Democrat Lipiniski faces NARAL backed challenger
Pro-life Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois faces a primary challenger backed by pro-abortion rights groups, putting a focus on... Read more
Ohio revenge porn bill could protect human dignity, priest says
An Ohio priest praised a proposed state law to criminalize the nonconsensual publishing of sexual videos or photos, known as... Read more
Texas bishops raise concerns about state pro-life group
The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops has suggested churches in Texas sever ties with pro-life group Texas Right to Life,... Read more
Iowa Senate passes fetal heartbeat abortion ban
On Wednesday, the Iowa Senate approved a measure 30-20 that would prohibit abortions in the state after a baby’s heartbeat... Read more
Indiana Catholic priest charged with domestic violence against wife
A married Catholic priest in the Indianapolis archdiocese faces several criminal domestic violence charges after he allegedly assaulted his wife... Read more
True story of Christian-Muslim solidarity nominated for an Oscar
Amid the crime thrillers, historical dramas and love stories at the Oscars this year, one little-noticed short film tells a... Read more
Human dignity in the 21st century – Alaskan bishops release pastoral letter
The bishops of Alaska released a joint pastoral letter this month, highlighting the meaning, origin, and implications of human dignity... Read more
What's in it for men? The benefits of getting married
While the phrase “ball and chain” is still sometimes tossed around by those who view marriage as a burden, a... Read more
How the rosary helped Jim Caviezel play St. Luke
“Passion of the Christ” star Jim Caviezel told CNA that he relied on scripture, daily Mass and the rosary to... Read more
At the Met, Catholic-inspired fashion now in style
Can the Catholic imagination dream up beautiful and compelling clotheswear? Read more
Forty arrested at Catholic-led DACA Protest
A group of about 100 people--including Franciscan friars, religious sisters, and laity--gathered in the rotunda of the Russell Senate Building... Read more
Fr. Mitch Pacwa to host weekly Bible study show on EWTN
Next month, EWTN Global Catholic Network will premiere the television series “Scripture and Tradition,” a new weekly Bible study hosted... Read more
As Supreme Court decides fate of unions, bishops speak up
With the U.S. Supreme Court hearing a case that could have a great impact on the future of public sector... Read more
