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Jesuit appointed head of US religious freedom commission
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has a new chairman, and for the first time, the position will be... Read more
Divided Supreme Court deals a setback to immigration advocates
A divided Supreme Court allowed a hold on the Obama administration’s immigration policy to continue, disappointing Catholic advocates of immigration... Read more
Trump met with Christians – so how did it go?
A meeting with Donald Trump in New York City on Tuesday was intended to answer the questions that some Christian... Read more
In 'shocking' move, California churches forced to cover abortions
The Obama administration has rejected a challenge to the State of California’s requirement that health care plans include abortion coverage.... Read more
Beware 'polite persecution,' archbishop warns
With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example... Read more
Now touring America: two English saints who died for their faith
A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up... Read more
After nearly 150 years, Philadelphia seminary looks to move
Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, the third bishop of Philadelphia, started St. Charles Borromeo seminary out of his home on Fifth... Read more
There are 21 million refugees around the world in need of solidarity
As the global refugee crisis is at its worst since World War II, Catholics cannot be indifferent to the plight... Read more
What actually makes a marriage invalid?
A virtual brouhaha erupted Thursday after Pope Francis said in unscripted remarks that “the great majority” of marriages today are... Read more
How can the US counter religious extremism?
Despite secularization in some countries, “the world is becoming more religious” and the United States needs to factor this into... Read more
Prayer vigil after Orlando shooting offers unity, hope to mourners
Members of various religious communities came together Monday evening at a vigil to pray for the victims of the Orlando... Read more
What Catholics are doing to help victims of the Orlando shooting
Following the mass shooting that claimed the lives of 49 in Orlando, Catholics have tried to be the hands and... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen's beatification cause could soon be moving forward
The stalled beatification cause of Archbishop Fulton Sheen could soon resume, thanks to a petition by his family members weighing... Read more
Judge drops charge against Planned Parenthood investigator
A county court on Tuesday dismissed a misdemeanor charge against the man responsible for undercover investigations of Planned Parenthood, although... Read more
ACLU lawyers say Christians caused the Orlando shooting
After a gunman pledging allegiance to ISIS carried out the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, attorneys with the American... Read more
Catholic leaders urge prayer after horrific Orlando shooting
Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are... Read more
Religious sisters dare young women to share their God-given gifts
Young women and religious sisters from around the country are gathering in Washington, D.C. to discover and share their unique... Read more
What Catholic leaders are saying about Paul Ryan's poverty plan
After U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan announced a task force on poverty this, Catholic leaders and economists weighed in, saying... Read more
Why does this woman want to teach priests?
Dawn Eden Goldstein isn’t trying to be a priest. Read more
Young nuns? It's a trend.
There is a young and vital presence of religious sisters, novices and postulants in U.S. Catholic life, a new survey... Read more
