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Immigration arrests stun Detroit's Chaldean Catholics
Dozens of Chaldean Christians were arrested by federal immigration officials over the weekend in the Detroit metropolitan area, leaving the... Read more
The new celibacy? How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex
One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more
Detroit archdiocese challenged to 'Unleash the Gospel'
The Archbishop of Detroit has issued a pastoral letter for his local Church which aims to encourage evangelization as an... Read more
Could US tax reform drive down charitable giving?
As President Donald Trump and Congress get set to undertake tax reform, some are concerned that Republican tax proposals could... Read more
Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)
What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards? Read more
Iraqi Christians endure despite persecution, Chaldean bishop says
Iraq’s Christians have suffered persecution for centuries, yet their faith has survived and the community will remain, provided their material... Read more
Missouri governor calls special session to protect St Louis pro-lifers
Missouri’s Gov. Eric Greitens has called a special session of the legislature to pass stronger legal protections for pro-life groups,... Read more
Calif. Supreme Court weighs ballot measure to hasten death penalty
A ballot measure intended to speed up the application of the death penalty is now being challenged before the California... Read more
Can the Catholic Church help an addicted generation?
Young Americans are dying at a rate not seen since the Vietnam War. Read more
Delaware legislature votes to drop restrictions on abortion
In Delaware, lawmakers’ vote to pass a bill that would strike down almost all remaining abortion restrictions drew strong criticism... Read more
Why this bill could be crucial for Iraq's beleaguered Christians
After a myriad of reports of United States humanitarian aid not reaching Christian genocide survivors in Iraq, their advocates in... Read more
Texas bishops decry state's new immigration law
Two Texas bishops have defended from charges of fear mongering the opponents of a new law which targets sanctuary cities... Read more
Increasing homelessness a worrisome trend for Archbishop Gomez
The Archbishop of Los Angeles has urged a prayerful and prudent response to a housing crisis in his city, relating... Read more
Nun urges Catholic prayer breakfast attendees to keep the faith
To preserve their future and reveal the life found within the Church, Catholics in the United States must not forget... Read more
Mythologizing the devil won't end well, Archbishop Chaput warns
A society that relies on reason and technology, without faith, risks forgetting God and making a deal with the devil,... Read more
Speak up for the voiceless, Pence encourages Catholic prayer breakfast
United States Vice President Mike Pence exhorted those in attendance at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Tuesday to continue... Read more
Bishop Choby of Nashville remembered for his pastoral care
Bishop David Choby of Nashville died at age 70 Saturday night after complications arose from a recent fall; he was... Read more
Insurance denied her chemo treatment. But it covered drugs for suicide.
Stephanie Packer cherishes every moment with her husband and four children. Living with a terminal illness in Orange, California, her... Read more
Fix health care bill's major defects, bishops ask US Senate
Despite its pro-life actions, the latest health care reform bill has “many serious flaws,” the U.S. bishops have said. Read more
