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Reflections on the March for Life
Two weeks ago, America witnessed a historic event. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 44th... Read more
Don't move US embassy to Jerusalem, bishops ask Secretary of State
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires wise U.S. engagement to build a better future for both peoples, and this future could be... Read more
Another resignation at SNAP as controversy continues
Another leader of a controversial group representing survivors of clergy sexual abuse has resigned, denying that the resignation is related... Read more
This proposed law would protect doctors who object to abortion
A bill that would protect health care providers’ freedom to opt-out of abortion mandates they find objectionable has once again... Read more
Harry Connick Jr on faith, family, hosting a TV show
Harry Connick Jr. has spent the last 30 years entertaining America as one of Hollywood’s most versatile talents: singer, songwriter,... Read more
Pope Francis has a special message for the Super Bowl
As the Patriots and the Falcons gear up for Super Bowl LI, Pope Francis sent a message to both players... Read more
Senate bill would move women's health funding away from Planned Parenthood
A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate would re-allocate women’s health care funding away from controversial abortion provider Planned... Read more
Who took religious vows last year? Over 200 Americans.
There were 216 Catholic women and men religious who took perpetual vows in the U.S. in 2016, and an annual... Read more
Supreme Court nominee authored a book on assisted suicide
President Donald Trump’s nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court wrote a book on “the future of assisted suicide” in 2006... Read more
Why some Texas legislators want to limit the death penalty
One death sentence in Texas has prompted some legislators to rethink the state’s broad qualifications for the death penalty. Read more
Who is our neighbor? Faith leaders say it's refugees
As leaders of many faiths gathered for prayer in Washington, D.C. this week, they pledged solidarity with refugees looking to... Read more
Catholic leaders: Refugee ban actually harms national security
Rather than protecting U.S. interests, recent executive orders restricting immigrants and refugees could actually pose a threat to national security,... Read more
In Louisiana diocese, new bishop promises to give his all
Bishop David P. Talley now heads the Diocese of Alexandria, with Pope Francis’ acceptance of the resignation of Bishop Ronald... Read more
Trump defends refugee policy as part of protecting religious freedom
President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that protecting religious freedom is a U.S. priority, while defending his recent halt of... Read more
Why this slain priest's opposition to the death penalty matters
A priest who was murdered in 2016 had previously certified that he would not want his murderer executed. Three Catholic... Read more
What the pro-life movement can learn from Planned Parenthood
Planned Parenthood is the nation’s largest abortion chain – but rather than dismissing it, pregnancy help centers may be able... Read more
Catholic bishops see trouble in Trump-backed LGBT executive order
The U.S. bishops are concerned by the Trump administration’s decision to maintain a “troubling” Obama-era executive order that could demand... Read more
Supreme Court pick wins applause from religious freedom advocates
Pro-life leaders and religious freedom advocates hailed President Trump’s choice of Neil Gorsuch to fill the Supreme Court vacancy on... Read more
Boy Scouts accepts gender identity as new standard for admission
Citing legal and community changes, the Boy Scouts of America have said self-declared gender identity now determines youth eligibility for... Read more
Brooklyn priest apologizes for sharing meme encouraging suicide
Parishioners were distressed after a priest of the Diocese of Brooklyn posted a meme on Facebook that encouraged Trump opponents... Read more
