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Why Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter is now called a Servant of God
Nathaniel Hawthorne added the “w” to his last name because one of his ancestors was John Hathorne, a Salem witch... Read more
Don’t send Chaldeans back to persecution in Iraq, advocates plead
After a federal judge again halted the deportation of over 1,000 Chaldeans from the U.S., advocates for the detainees insisted... Read more
House passes pair of bills aimed at tighter immigration enforcement
The United States House of Representatives on June 29 passed two bills in an effort to crack down on undocumented... Read more
This Oklahoma priest was a martyr – and he'll be beatified this year
“Padre, they've come for you.” Read more
New bill expands already-liberal abortion laws in Oregon
A new bill in Oregon would expand the state’s already-liberal laws, requiring insurance companies to pay for abortions and other... Read more
In wake of North Korea threat, bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons
Just days after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach Alaska, bishops in the United States and... Read more
Security footage shows man threatening to kill nun in a Brooklyn church
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man threatened to kill a nun who was praying inside a... Read more
In the US South, the Church is in 'growth mode'
Church growth and expansion was the topic when leading bishops of the Catholic Church’s Atlanta province met recently in South... Read more
Will we go to the peripheries?
Encountering Christ brings with it the responsibility of reaching out to those on the peripheries, Catholic leaders urged their fellow... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: To be active, we have to learn to be contemplative
Contemplation is the most active thing we can do if we want to work for the Lord, Cardinal Daniel DiNardo... Read more
Bishop Barron: How to evangelize the 'nones'
The way we evangelize should grab the world by the shoulders and shake it out of its apathy, Bishop Robert... Read more
Archbishop Lori: What Doubting Thomas can teach us about freedom
An encounter with the Lord frees us from sin, and frees us for mission, said Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore... Read more
As demographics change, how will the US Church respond?
The rapidly changing realities of the Catholic Church in the U.S. bring a host of challenges and unknowns, but also... Read more
An unprecedented Convocation of Catholic Leaders is happening this weekend
It’s been nearly four years since Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation, Evangelii gaudium, or “The Joy of the Gospel.”... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Joy is at the heart of evangelization
As the Church continues its mission of forming disciples in the 21st century, a key component must be a witness... Read more
Man plows over 10 Commandments monument in Arkansas
When Moses smashed the stone tablets in Exodus 32, out of rage for the sins of his people, he used... Read more
Is Virginia about to execute a man with a serious mental illness?
William Morva is scheduled to be executed in Virginia on July 6. Read more
Why this priest isn't afraid of Christianity's waning influence
With Catholic proposals to literally head for the hills in response to Christianity's ever-lessening influence in secular culture, the leader... Read more
New Mexico bishop takes charge in fighting sex abuse, healing wounds
The Diocese of Gallup, New Mexico added three names earlier this year to its list of workers against whom there... Read more
Fr. James Martin's LGBT book: Where it's strong, where it falls short
There’s been a lot of chatter about Fr. James Martin’s new book, “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and... Read more
