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Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis
A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more
Notre Dame to cut birth control coverage for faculty, students
The University of Notre Dame has announced to its employees and students that it plans to end birth control coverage... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more
Pro-lifers laud US Senate's confirmation of judicial nominee
Catholic and pro-life groups are welcoming the Senate's confirmation on Tuesday of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Court of... Read more
Bishop calls on Congress to consider tax reform’s impact on ‘the least of these’
With House lawmakers set to release their tax reform bill on November 1, one U.S. bishop has laid out moral... Read more
This Native American is officially on the path to sainthood
Lakota medicine man turned Catholic catechist Nicholas Black Elk has begun the path to potential canonization with a Mass in... Read more
Cardinal Dolan calls New Yorkers to unite 'in faith and love’ after attack
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has called New Yorkers to unity, prayer, and mutual respect after at least... Read more
Memento mori - How religious orders remember death
There’s an old Latin phrase that’s suddenly new again - at least in the realm of Catholic Twitter™. The resurgence... Read more
Was the last 'witch' of Boston actually a Catholic martyr?
The last person hanged for witchcraft in Boston could be considered a Catholic martyr. Read more
'Tis the season: Dominican Sisters climb charts with new Christmas album
Among other things, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist have been known to appear on game shows... Read more
Death penalty repeal a growing trend among Republican lawmakers
Republican lawmakers play an increasing role in opposition to the death penalty. Both political principles and, for some, their Catholic... Read more
Greek Orthodox patriarch: Christians are not strangers in Middle East
Middle Eastern patriarchs reaffirmed the deep history of Christianity in the Middle East and called for its perseverance into the... Read more
Our Time: Reflections on the Women’s Convention
Today, October 27, the organizers of January’s historic Women’s March are starting their convention in Detroit with the theme “Reclaiming... Read more
Vice President Pence promises direct US aid to persecuted Christians
US Vice President Mike Pence’s promises Wednesday of better aid for persecuted Christians and others in the Middle East has... Read more
Awaiting hearing, Georgetown pro-marriage group draws support from Catholic leaders
A pro-marriage student group at Georgetown University has drawn support from prominent Catholic scholars, after a student petition accused the... Read more
Trump declares opioid crisis a public health emergency
President Donald Trump on Thursday declared the U.S. opioid crisis a public health emergency, calling federal government agencies to focus... Read more
Guam archdiocese adopts more stringent child protection policies
The Archdiocese of Agaña last week adopted a new policy on child protection, following a child sex abuse scandal which... Read more
Updated: Undocumented teen has abortion, following court approval
Following the approval of a federal court, an undocumented teen girl in Texas has had an abortion, the Associated Press... Read more
Denver archbishop addresses teen social media use, suicide spike
The growing problem of teen suicide is one that should be met with prayer and efforts to help young people... Read more
Release of Santa Fe court records a step in countering abuse, archdiocese says
The release of court records related to sex abuse allegations against three Catholic priests several decades ago will serve as... Read more
