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Converted by love, not ideology: An archbishop's reflection on Dorothy Day
Last week, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles told scholars at the Dorothy Day Conference at St. Francis University... Read more
Nearly every House member voted for this anti-human trafficking bill
The House overwhelmingly passed a bill on Tuesday establishing a fund for victims of human trafficking and strengthening federal and... Read more
Boston bomber gets the death penalty – how should Catholics respond?
The death sentence for convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was a legitimate use of state authority, even if Catholics... Read more
These twin friars are taking it to the streets - and your TV - to save souls
It’s a good thing Brother Angelus wears glasses, otherwise it would be really hard to tell him apart from Brother... Read more
US bishops: without disarmament, nuclear weapons still threaten peace
The U.S. bishops have urged more action to ensure nuclear disarmament and to combat the proliferation of nuclear weapons Read more
Will Francis build on Benedict's legacy when he visits the US?
Pope Francis will remain within the tradition of previous papal visits to the U.S. when he comes to the east... Read more
Hundreds of US priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching
Nearly 1,000 United States priests made their own a petition to the fathers of the upcoming Synod, originally made public... Read more
Is the pill shrinking parts of women's brains? New report suggests yes
Adding to recent controversies (1) surrounding various forms of birth control (2), a new study out of UCLA suggests that... Read more
Don't let armed drones ease the path to conflict, US bishops warn
The use of armed drones have practical and moral consequences for conflict and warfare – and the government needs to... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop voices 'deep sadness', prays for train derailment victims
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia reacted Wednesday to the deadly train derailment in his city with sadness and prayers. Read more
When detention denies dignity: bishops offer look inside US migrant, refugee policy
“Please help us, please pray for us.” These were the words of detained migrants and refugees at a Karnes, Texas... Read more
US House overcomes initial setback to pass 20-week abortion ban
Two years after abortionist Kermit Gosnell was convicted of committing three first-degree murders at his abortion clinic, the House passed... Read more
Iraqi Christians have lost everything – except their faith, nun tells Congress
Having lost their homes, their heritage and their sense of dignity, Iraqi Christians victimized by the Islamic State feel abandoned... Read more
EWTN named religious television station of the year
For the third consecutive year, EWTN Global Catholic Network has been awarded the 2015 Gabriel Award for Religious Television Station... Read more
Despite changes, 'genocide' of China’s one-child policy endures, activists say
Human rights advocates told a congressional commission of the “terrifying” practices of China’s coercive one-child policy and lamented forced abortion... Read more
Nun asks jury for mercy, to spare Boston bomber's life
In the defense’s final move to save the life of convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, Sister Helen Prejean asked... Read more
Hopelessness and heroin – what fueled the Baltimore riots and what now?
As Baltimore works to recover from riots and protests after the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, the Church is... Read more
Virginia bishops on the death penalty: We're having the wrong debate
As discussions surrounding a “more humane” death penalty in the United States continue, the two Catholic bishops of Virginia have... Read more
Catholic Charities ready to help tornado, flood victims in Midwest
After a series of damaging tornadoes and flooding in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska, a Catholic Charities affiliate said it is... Read more
Iraqi nun's visa denial raises questions for US State Department
Sister Diana Momeka, a Catholic nun from Iraq, intended to visit the U.S. to talk about the persecution of religious... Read more
