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Evangelicals' Nashville Statement 'largely consonant' with Catholic thought
An Evangelical Christian coalition’s statement on marriage, sexuality, and gender identity is “largely consonant” with Catholic thought, according to one... Read more
Chicago archdiocese to receive relic of Saint Teresa of Calcutta
On Sept. 5, Saint Mark's Parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago will receive a first class relic of Saint Teresa... Read more
As State Department reorganizes, what will be the fate of religious freedom office?
Although the State Department plans to cut or consolidate certain senior positions as part of an ongoing reorganization, the international... Read more
This health center for the uninsured used to be an abortion clinic
Prayer. Sacrifice. Friendship. Charity. Could one Virginia community’s work to put basic Gospel tenets into action be a model for... Read more
Kansas City Royals' GM says he warns his team about porn
As part of a new program to educate baseball players on the dangers of substance abuse, the general manager for... Read more
How visiting prisoners can change your life (and theirs)
Sometimes people surprise us for the better. Read more
Sci-fi, fantasy – and faith? A look inside the 'Christian ComiCon'
Inside a Greek Orthodox Cathedral in the middle of Washington, D.C., self-described “geeks” decorated the meeting hall to look like... Read more
In Denver, new women's shelter cares for hidden side of homelessness
Cindy Brown spent 12 years in the U.S. Army. Approaching late middle age, she found herself in a crisis. Read more
Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
How this Catholic saint might be the patron of opioid addicts
As the opioid addiction crisis rises to the threshold of a national emergency, the story of a little-known Catholic saint... Read more
US bishops to hold special collection for Hurricane Harvey victims
The vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a special nationwide collection in upcoming weeks... Read more
Archbishop Gomez prods President Trump to change DACA position
President Donald Trump’s promise to treat undocumented minors with “great heart” needs to be reflected in policy that gives them... Read more
Religious freedom advocate: Female genital mutilation is unjustifiable
While lawyers defending the practice of female genital mutilation claim that it is protected by religious freedom rights, one leading... Read more
California's first Catholic school sparks controversy by removing statues
Parents are concerned after a California Catholic school has removed several religious statues from its campus in an effort to... Read more
For historic Philadelphia seminary, enrollment hits a new peak
The number of seminarians at Philadelphia's St. Charles Borromeo Seminary is on the rise, and rector Bishop Timothy Senior says... Read more
St. Padre Pio's relics are touring the US!
Relics of St. Padre Pio will soon be touring the United States, with stops at a number of dioceses during... Read more
Be ready to help Hurricane Harvey victims, U.S. bishops say
The damage done by Hurricane Harvey is a cause for prayer and preparation to help the storm’s victims, the U.S.... Read more
South Carolina governor ends funding of abortion clinics
In an executive order issued Aug. 25, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster directed state agencies to stop funding abortion clinics... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: Pray for everyone enduring Hurricane Harvey
The arrival of Hurricane Harvey in Texas is a time for prayer, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has said. Read more
Corpus Christi bishop: remember those who can't flee Hurricane Harvey
As Hurricane Harvey approached, the Bishop of Corpus Christi was preparing to ride out the storm. He urged the country... Read more
