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We won't respond to violence with hatred, religious leaders say
Religious leaders responded to global violence and terrorism with solidarity and prayer on Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Read more
Dallas' next auxiliary bishop sees 'a new call to serve'
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed Monsignor J. Gregory Kelly, a local priest, to become the newest auxiliary bishop of the... Read more
How one pro-life group is preparing for the 2016 elections
If the pro-life movement is to achieve its biggest policy victories to date, it must have a supporter in the... Read more
Wisconsin priest humbled to be named next Bishop of Superior
Pope Francis on Tuesday chose Father James P. Powers to be the next Bishop of Superior, Wis. Read more
Beards and the US military: a religious liberty win for Sikh officer
A Sikh officer and a religious liberty group have welcomed the U.S. Army’s temporary religious exemption for the officer, who... Read more
Will we be allowed to disagree about marriage in the future?
The future of a diverse and pluralistic public square is at stake in the debate over marriage and sexuality, said... Read more
Respond to shootings with courage and compassion, archbishop exhorts
Meet violence with “resolve and courage” rather than fear and discrimination, the president of the United States bishops' conference said... Read more
Pope Francis' trip will include a US-Mexico border Mass
The Diocese of El Paso, Texas announced Monday that a cross-border Mass will take place during Pope Francis’ visit to... Read more
Common Core developer’s message for Catholic education: don’t sweat the SAT changes
In an effort to address uneasiness about the Common Core, a developer of the curriculum says that a traditional Catholic... Read more
China's abuses take spotlight on Human Rights Day
As the world observes Human Rights Day, advocates have turned their focus to China for its egregious abuses, particularly the... Read more
Nevada Catholic churches targeted in bizarre string of protests
Las Vegas Catholics are disturbed after self-described Muslim-turned-Christian protestors disrupted Masses at several churches in the metropolitan area within the... Read more
What history can teach us about why the 'genocide' label matters
A U.S. designation of genocide for ISIS’ actions would offer prompt and significant support to the religious minorities it has... Read more
Tough, funny and fearless: A bold new take on women saints
Maria Johnson has a scar behind her ear, a small memento from that time she leaped off her dresser, aiming... Read more
Don't let evil win over your hearts, bishop urges after San Bernardino attacks
Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders offered prayers and comfort at an interreligious gathering in San Bernardino on Monday in the... Read more
They fled terrorists, too – why Catholics are resettling a refugee family in Indiana
Efforts to resettle a Syrian refugee family in Indiana are part of a long Catholic tradition that saves lives, the... Read more
What is mercy – and what are some false conceptions of it?
Is it simply having pity for someone or bending the rules? As the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy kicks off,... Read more
Minnesota diocese files for bankruptcy after abuse judgment
The Catholic Diocese of Duluth is filing for bankruptcy protection after a multi-million dollar abuse judgment. The diocese says it... Read more
A growing coalition agrees: Christians are genocide victims too
Legal experts, religious leaders, and now an independent government commission are asking the U.S. State Department to include Christians among... Read more
Your apathy is hurting ISIS victims – a challenge to US Christians
Christians in the U.S. must stop their apathy to the bloody persecution of religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, said... Read more
Why 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' converted to Catholicism
Sir Alec Guinness is one of the most recognizable actors of the 20th century. He is best known for his... Read more
