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Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts
The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal... Read more
Fragment of Christ's Cross stolen from California church
A fragment from what is believed to be the True Cross of Christ, stolen from its home beneath a picture.... Read more
Don't bring back the death penalty, New Mexico bishops plead
The Catholic bishops of New Mexico are speaking up against a proposal to reintroduce capital punishment in the state, saying... Read more
For Missouri bishops, limitless concealed carry is a bad idea
The Missouri legislature should let stand the governor’s veto of a bill that would allow concealed carry of firearms without... Read more
Privacy, safety at stake with proposed rule on homeless shelters
According to proposed federal rules, homeless shelters partnering with the government might soon have to compromise the privacy and safety... Read more
This three-time Olympian wishes she could dine with Mother Angelica
When the New York Times interviewed retired Olympian Dominique Dawes, she was asked a peculiar question: if you could have... Read more
It's World Humanitarian Day. Here's 5 things you should know.
Friday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. The day “honors... Read more
In Arab Christian's murder, some see deadly American cultural tensions
Khalid Jabara, a Lebanese-American Christian man, was killed in Tulsa, Okla. last week. His alleged assailant was a man who... Read more
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
