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What makes someone religious? Tax forms, apparently
Since its first introduction, the federal contraception mandate has drawn controversy, with hundreds of employers saying it forces them to... Read more
Surrogacy and the risk of forced abortion - Calif. cases bring new scrutiny
Surrogate pregnancy is back in the news with two high profile cases where two different surrogate mothers of triplets rejected... Read more
As the Year of Mercy opens, so does this new mercy-themed university
Only a few weeks into the Holy Year of Mercy and the fruits of the jubilee year are already starting... Read more
St Louis archbishop offers prayers, donations for Missouri flood victims
A massive cleanup is left for those whose homes were in the path of one of the worst floods in... Read more
Why one bishop is putting tabernacles back in the center of churches
When Bishop Robert Morlino arrived as the new bishop for the Diocese of Madison, Wis. in 2003, he began quietly... Read more
For first time, bill to defund Planned Parenthood heads to White House
After the House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a budget bill blocking federal funding of Planned Parenthood, the legislation... Read more
US bishops respond to gun regulations in Texas and across nation
As United States president Barack Obama on Tuesday announced executive action to curb gun violence, the nation's bishops welcomed “reasonable... Read more
Can fear be overcome? A cultural event explores the question
It’s not hard to think of a myriad of reasons why people today might be afraid. Read more
Executions in the US are falling dramatically. Why?
Executions in the United States fell to the lowest number in decades in 2015, and recent Popes may have helped... Read more
Solidarity is the solution to assisted suicide, California bishops say
California’s Catholic bishops rallied opponents of the state’s assisted suicide law on Tuesday to continue their efforts to correct lawmakers’... Read more
Religious freedom group condemns Saudi Arabia's execution of Shi'a cleric
The U.S. chief religious freedom watchdog condemned Saudi Arabia’s Jan. 2 execution of a Shi’a Muslim cleric as a violation... Read more
Should biological males play girls' sports? Nebraska bishops weigh in
As the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) weighs new protocol for transgender students’ participation in school activities, the Catholic bishops... Read more
Little Sisters to Supreme Court: Don't make us pick between faith and the poor
Religious sisters should not be forced to choose between caring for the poor and obeying their conscience, the Little Sisters... Read more
Most Americans say Islamic State atrocities are genocide
Most Americans support a broad recognition of Islamic State atrocities against Christians and other minorities as genocide, a recent survey... Read more
Remember that refugees are fleeing for their lives, bishop urges
As the number of displaced persons is at its highest worldwide, Catholics must remember that “extremely vulnerable” refugees often flee... Read more
Leading US bishop: 2016 is the time for pro-life conscience protections
On the cusp of 2016, the president of the U.S. Bishops Conference is calling for greater protection of pro-life professionals... Read more
The new celibacy: How porn may be destroying the impetus for sex
One of music artist John Mayer's most signature songs is “Daughters,” a sweet and simple tribute to the importance of... Read more
Meet the man behind the mysterious Eye of the Tiber
If you’re a Catholic on Facebook, or the internet in general, chances are SC Naoum has made you laugh. Or... Read more
Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ
Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more
Metal coils and furious women: The story behind a controversial birth control
Perforated organs, metal coils lodged in colons, fetal disfigurement due to nickel poisoning. Chronic pain, exhaustion, bouts of depression and... Read more
