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Commentary: Holiness, not despair
Last week, a priest wrote to me. He said that as he surveyed the difficulties facing the Church, he was... Read more
Supreme Court delays execution of inmate over dementia claims
The U.S. Supreme Court has delayed the execution of an Alabama man who killed a police officer in 1985, on... Read more
Catholic leaders voice concern over federal budget proposal
The federal budget proposal released by the Trump administration on Monday has been met with worry from U.S. bishops who... Read more
Bishop Rhoades: 'I strongly disagree' with Notre Dame contraception decision
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued a statement on Thursday criticizing the University of... Read more
Florida resolution could label pornography a 'public health risk'
A proposed resolution in Florida would declare pornography a public health risk, allowing for greater education and research into the... Read more
Cardinal Cupich launches Amoris Laetitia seminars for US bishops
The Archbishop of Chicago has invited some U.S. bishops to a series of conferences on the 2016 apostolic exhortation Amoris... Read more
The historically black Catholic university founded by a saint
Of the 106 historically black colleges in the United States, only one is Roman Catholic - Xavier University of Louisiana. Read more
Dominicans worldwide pray for their deceased parents
Dominican friars around the world celebrated a unique tradition last week: they offered Masses for their deceased parents and for... Read more
Abortion funding limits get priorities right, bishops say
The U.S. bishops have praised signs of progress against ‘abortion ideology,’ in response to a State Department report on new... Read more
USCCB praises disaster relief policy for churches
The USCCB issued a statement Friday praising the early morning passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act, which, in addition to... Read more
Notre Dame professor criticizes university’s provision of ‘simple contraceptives’
After the University of Notre Dame announced it would fund “simple contraceptives” in its insurance plan, one Notre Dame professor... Read more
How the Lord’s Prayer led this North Korean defector to freedom
“Before his escape, when Seong-Ho was being tortured by North Korean officials, there was one thing that kept him from... Read more
What New York’s non-discrimination order could mean for religious liberty
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) has signed an executive order that bans the state from doing business with companies... Read more
Notre Dame’s pro-life club offers free childcare for parenting graduate students
Parents pursuing graduate degrees at the University of Notre Dame are now able to partake in a free childcare service... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples is not permitted
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a letter to priests and deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, addressing... Read more
The story of the patron saint of human trafficking victims
Today, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking. It is also... Read more
Fulton Sheen’s final resting place not yet final
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s niece has said her uncle’s remains belong in Peoria, but a lawsuit seeking his internment there has... Read more
Catholic symposium – how music, food, and friendship ground us in reality
The Prairie Troubadour gathering will be full of good music, food, and discussions with Catholic leaders addressing how to live... Read more
Trump at prayer breakfast: 'Faith is central to American life and to liberty.'
President Donald Trump lauded the importance of faith in American life as a foundation for freedom in his speech at... Read more
The rules of the streets: Which laws help - and hurt - the homeless
Walk down 16th Street Mall in Denver, Colo., and you’ll probably see people who are homeless sitting on the ground... Read more
