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Amid calls for reform, a look at stats – and stories – from the US prison system
Saul Green wanted to turn his life around. Read more
Child migrants' home countries have only grown worse, US Congress is reminded
The number of Central American migrants to the U.S. might be down this year, but their problems at home have... Read more
Why one Catholic entrepreneur is starting a 'food revolution' for the sick
When his wife Angela died of colon cancer in 2012, Chris Faddis knew he had to commemorate her life with... Read more
US House votes to defund Planned Parenthood, but not without controversy
Amid continuing controversy over fetal tissue harvesting at abortion clinics, the U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday to defund Planned... Read more
Aid for Syrian refugee crisis falls far short, Congress told
Although numerous countries and organizations are working together and putting billions of dollars into relief efforts, “the scale of suffering... Read more
Holy See urges UN to ban nuclear weapons, work towards peace
Citing Pope Francis' recent words on avoiding war and promoting peaceful coexistence between nations, the Holy See addressed the United... Read more
At UN, Holy See delegation speaks up for indigenous peoples
The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations reminded policymakers on Monday to listen to indigenous peoples’ concerns in efforts... Read more
Major evangelical group recognizes growing opposition to death penalty
The National Association of Evangelicals has issued an expanded statement on the death penalty that for the first time recognizes... Read more
In wake of papal visit, pro-life opinion rises in United States
Pope Francis’ visit to the United States has given a boost to Americans’ stated support for the pro-life cause, the... Read more
With release of religious freedom report, global watchdog gets funding renewal
President Barack Obama on Friday signed a bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, ending a period of... Read more
Denver archbishop: Would German bishops side with Henry VIII or Thomas More?
If divorced-and-remarried Catholics should receive communion, as Cardinal Walter Kasper and many of the German bishops suggest, does that mean... Read more
How a 'culture of distraction' is keeping millennials from marrying
Consumerism. A culture of distraction. Fear of commitment. These are some of the factors driving today’s young people away from... Read more
For German bishops mercy comes at a price, critics charge
As controversy continues to swirl around proposals by the German bishops at the Synod on the Family, the German bishops... Read more
Hyatt Hotels changes policy around the globe, removes on-demand porn
In a major policy shift, the global hotel and resort chain Hyatt Hotels is cutting off access to on-demand video... Read more
'Genuine religious faith' is a force against terrorist savagery, Holy See tells UN
The papal nuncio to the United Nations on Wednesday stressed the religious rejection of the “utter savagery” of terrorism and... Read more
Archdiocese: news reports distorted Newark archbishop's efforts to guide priests
A memo from the Archbishop of Newark to his priests on the reception of the Eucharist aimed to provide guidance... Read more
Men and women are complementary – but what does that look like in practice?
The idea that men and women are different and complementary has been part of the Catholic Church from its beginning. Read more
Why three gay Catholics left the Church – and why they returned
Dan, Rilene and Paul knew that once their stories were out, life would not be the same. Read more
Planned Parenthood to stop accepting money for fetal body parts
Planned Parenthood Federation of America announced on Tuesday that its affiliates will no longer accept any reimbursements for fetal tissue... Read more
After break-in, Bishop Conley prays for burglar's conversion
When Bishop James Conley's residence in Lincoln, Nebraska was invaded and burglarized this weekend, he offered a message of forgiveness... Read more
