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Miami, San Antonio bishops place NBA Championship bet
The last time Miami Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski made a friendly bet with a bishop from Texas, he lost. Read more
Pain-capable abortion ban passes congressional subcommittee
By a vote of 6 to 4, the U.S. House Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice approved a bill... Read more
Despite lawsuit, Ohio archdiocese keeps teacher morality clause
Although the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been ordered to pay $171,000 to a school teacher fired for undergoing artificial insemination,... Read more
Unknown dead buried with reverence at Catholic cemetery
At the Archdiocese of Denver's Mount Olivet Cemetery, no person is buried without prayers being said over them – even... Read more
US dioceses prepare for second Fortnight for Freedom
Dioceses across the country are preparing for the upcoming Fortnight for Freedom – now in its second year – by... Read more
Mass. bishop asks forgiveness after drunk driving charge dropped
Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass., has again apologized following an agreement with a Rhode Island court to dismiss... Read more
Archbishop Chaput prays for building collapse victims
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia offered his prayers to those affected by a building collapse on the morning of... Read more
Parents of kidnapped journalist grateful for Pope's words
The parents of kidnapped American journalist Austin Tice have appealed again for his release, voicing gratitude for Pope Francis' words... Read more
Jesuit priest appointed to lead US bishops' doctrinal office
Fr. Peter Ryan, a Jesuit priest known for his defense of Church teaching, is slated to step up in August... Read more
Advocate says fight to defend marriage in Illinois continues
An Illinois Catholic leader says that the state's failure to advance a “gay marriage” bill is a significant victory for... Read more
Professor says religion, private life are public concerns
In a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family,... Read more
International bishops urge G8 leaders to remember the poor
Catholic bishops from across the world joined together to ask leaders of the G8 nations to consider the needs of... Read more
Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women
A network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound... Read more
Catholic Relief Services honored on 70th anniversary
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Catholic Relief Services last week, the mayor of Baltimore declared an official “Catholic... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese announces 24 parishes to merge
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced the merger of 24 parishes into 10, saying the changes will “ultimately strengthen... Read more
Religious liberty is 'endangered,' warns Hispanic Christian leader
Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their... Read more
'Blindside' mom launching show to help adoptive families
The mother whose story inspired the hit movie “The Blindside” has taken on a new television series to assist families... Read more
St. Norbert's conversion and reforms remembered June 6
On June 6 the Catholic Church honors Saint Norbert of Xanten – who started out as a frivolous and worldly... Read more
Political scholar says religious freedom unites society
Through respect and healthy debate, society can find a balance in respecting the rule of law while accommodating the religious... Read more
Bishops’ Adviser on Sexual Abuse: ‘How Do We Get Children Safer?’
Al Notzon III is the chairman of the National Review Board that advises the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on... Read more
