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Why religious leaders might be best at fighting extremism
Religious leaders, not secularists, are often in the best position to persuade violent religious extremists towards peace, the papal nuncio... Read more
Step outside the politics and encounter immigrants, bishop implores
A U.S. bishop on the border of Mexico hopes his new pastoral letter on migration will turn the hearts of... Read more
Two dozen Catholic pages blocked from Facebook without explanation
In the last 24 hours more than twenty Catholic pages, some with millions of followers, have been blocked by Facebook... Read more
Senate committee considers Callista Gingrich nomination as Vatican ambassador
Callista Gingrich, nominated by President Donald Trump as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, laid out her priorities Tuesday at... Read more
Would-be bride turns cancelled reception into feast for homeless
Many couples spend thousands of dollars on their dream wedding. But what happens when you have to call it all... Read more
Satanic monument in city park a really bad idea, Minn. Catholics say
A proposed Satanic monument in a city-run veterans’ park has drawn strong opposition from Catholics in Minnesota, who have led... Read more
What Civilta Cattolica's analysis of US Christianity missed
An analysis piece in La Civilta Cattolica alleging an “ecumenism of hate” between Catholics and Evangelical Fundamentalists is seriously flawed... Read more
Kids in a time of climate change – what's a Catholic to do?
Travis Rieder and his wife Sadiye have one child. Read more
In new school, Byzantine spirituality meets Montessori method
With the goal of encountering children on a more personal level to meet their academic and spiritual needs, a Montessori... Read more
As US hits refugee cap, bishops ask Trump administration to do more
With the United States government’s cap on refugees having been reached for the year, the nation's bishops have issued a... Read more
Holy Homebrew: Catholic priest wins brewing's highest honor
Long blessed by Catholics as a “healthful drink for mankind,” one Texas priest has managed to take beer to new... Read more
Court sides with NY archdiocese in major religious liberty decision
A federal court ruled Friday that the Archdiocese of New York had the right not to hire a diocesan school... Read more
Florist takes religious liberty case to US Supreme Court
Flower shop owner Barronelle Stutzman is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect her from a Washington state court ruling... Read more
Black Catholic congress emphasizes unity, action
More than 2,000 participants from across the country gathered in Orlando, Fla. last week for the 12th National Black Catholic... Read more
Bishop lauds bill to fight human trafficking
An upgrade to a key anti-trafficking bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday, and has been praised by one U.S.... Read more
Despite Melinda Gates' wishes, the Pope can't change Church teaching
Pope Francis cannot change Church teaching on contraception, despite the hopes of Melinda Gates. Read more
After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer
Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military... Read more
Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for... Read more
Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many
It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey... Read more
How should a Catholic bishop tweet?
The Catholic Church may be thousands of years old, but its bishops are rapidly adjusting to the demands of 21st-century... Read more
