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After decline in sales, Target tests out bathroom compromise
Amid continuing dispute over its transgender bathroom policy, the retail giant Target has denied that the controversy is linked to... Read more
Suicide of bullied student raises questions for Catholic school
The suicide of a seventh grade Catholic school student prompted outpourings of grief and prayers, amid disputed claims from his... Read more
Challenge to Maryland Ten Commandments statue dropped
A monument of the Ten Commandments outside a Maryland courthouse is safe, after a lawsuit against it was dropped this... Read more
Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday
Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more
It's official: Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin is a national shrine
In 1859, a young Belgian woman saw a bright vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary appear between two trees in... Read more
Head Knight of Columbus takes on idea of 'pro-choice but personally opposed'
Since it was first used by Mario Cuomo in 1984, many Catholic politicians have taken up the argument that they... Read more
The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping
As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more
Critics find a lot to doubt about Hillary Clinton's pro-religious freedom claims
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has claimed to be a defender of religious freedom. But does it match the facts? Read more
Racism, poverty, education – a closer look at the tensions in Milwaukee
After riots last weekend in Milwaukee brought long-standing social tensions to the surface, Catholic leaders are calling for prayer first... Read more
California religious colleges dodge a bullet. But what's next?
A bill that threatened to defund California religious colleges that do not accept same-sex marriage and gender ideology has been... Read more
Amid Louisiana floods, victims become helpers
In southern Louisiana, the flooding is perhaps unprecedented. And the local Catholic Charities is stepping up to help, even as... Read more
The US talks tough on religious persecution - but do its actions match?
Religious freedom advocates praised the State Department’s annual International Religious Freedom report published last week, but insisted that words must... Read more
This bill aims to ensure churches can help people pay medical bills
Sponsors of a proposed bill in the U.S. Congress say that churches are not able to help pay people’s insurance... Read more
Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots
The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics not to vote 'on autopilot'
In his latest column for the Philly Catholic Archdiocesan paper, Archbishop Chaput shared some of his personal thoughts on the... Read more
Why these cards inspired a Catholic grandpa to build an app
For twenty-five years, Tom Riles has carried a stack of index cards in his shirt pocket. Read more
Pittsburgh diocese: Government is violating Supreme Court mandate order
Despite a Supreme Court order seeming to protect its religious freedom, the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh says the federal government... Read more
How Baltimore's Catholics are still working to heal their communities
After the Justice Department issued a scathing rebuke of Baltimore’s policing abuses, local Catholic leaders maintained it must be a... Read more
Ben Hur: An epic remake
For the first time in nearly 55 years, one of the greatest stories ever told will be retold on the... Read more
Who's turning 40? One of America's largest dioceses!
Major celebrations are set to mark the 40th anniversary of California’s Diocese of Orange, one of the largest dioceses in... Read more
