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In Trump's first 100 days, Catholics find a mixed bag
Catholic leaders have found cause for both praise and concern after the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency. Read more
Major pro-life advocate Charmaine Yoest appointed to key HHS role
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced his intention to appoint prominent pro-life legislative activist Charmaine Yoest as the new assistant... Read more
White House advisor reiterates Trump's commitment to religious freedom
An advisor to the White House rejected recent concerns that the Trump administration supports the controversial HHS mandate, saying it... Read more
Arkansas executions damage 'our whole society,' Catholic group says
As Arkansas executed its fourth inmate in eight days, Catholics offered prayers for the prisoners, the victims, and their families,... Read more
Utah bishop exhorts faithful to evangelization, renewal
The Bishop of Salt Lake city has urged Utah's Catholics to be steeped in Catholic identity and to sow the... Read more
Revised health care bill still has 'serious flaws', US bishops maintain
A leading U.S. bishop expressed grave concerns Thursday about a revised health care bill which the House may vote on... Read more
Remembering two anniversaries
We mark two forgotten anniversaries in 2017. Read more
We need to 'shatter' the anonymity of sex purchasers, lawmakers say
The U.S. government needs to be continually equipped to fight the scourge of human trafficking in new and effective ways,... Read more
Big honors for scholar who revitalized Christian philosophy
Philosopher Alvin Plantinga has won the prestigious Templeton Award for once again making belief in God “a serious option within... Read more
Catholic hospital sued for denying sex reassignment surgery
A lawsuit has been filed against a Catholic hospital in California for refusing an elective hysterectomy to a female who... Read more
Never tire of fighting for human rights, religious liberty advocate insists
Amid a rising tide of violence, imprisonment, and harassment on account of people’s religious beliefs, the United States cannot grow... Read more
Archbishop Aquila allows Boy Scout troops under Catholic guidelines
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has announced that parishes in his diocese may continue to charter Boy Scout troops,... Read more
What pro-life Democrats have to say after being majorly shunned
When the leader of the Democratic party pulled an about-face this week, claiming that support for abortion was a non-negotiable... Read more
Fifty years ago, Colorado became the first state to legalize abortion
April 25 marks 50 years since Colorado became the first state in the U.S. to legalize abortion. In a statement... Read more
Trump administration will continue defending HHS mandate in court
With President Donald Trump’s administration signaling that it is not dropping the HHS mandate cases against religious non-profits, plaintiffs are... Read more
What your local parish and the new hipster bar have in common
It’s a story seen across the nation – a neighborhood formerly known for rundown houses, empty shops and limited resources... Read more
Catholics speak out against execution of two more Arkansas inmates
As Arkansas prepares to conduct the first double execution in the U.S. since 2000, Catholics prayed for all involved in... Read more
University meets harsh criticism for Plan B in vending machine
A California university came under fire for dispensing Plan B contraceptive pill in a vending machine, with one critic calling... Read more
Christians are the most widely targeted religious group in the world
When it comes to religious persecution, Christians are the most widely targeted community, said a new report released this week. Read more
This film shows how mercy can transform your life
Personal stories about God’s mercy at work in the world today are the focus of a recent Catholic-produced documentary on... Read more
