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Bishop Barron goes to Washington
Lawmakers must rediscover their call by God to pursue justice, Bishop Robert Barron told members of Congress and staff on... Read more
Cleveland Bishop Lennon dies at 72, remembered for love of Church
Bishop Richard Gerard Lennon died at the age of 72 on Tuesday, Oct. 29 after receiving the sacraments. His colleagues... Read more
House votes to recognize Armenian genocide
The House of Representatives voted Tuesday to pass a resolution recognizing the genocide of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire. Read more
Meet Jan Benton - leading the charge for inclusion of Catholics with disabilities
When Janice Benton was attending college in Michigan, she answered an ad in her parish bulletin that was seeking someone... Read more
Pope Francis to meet victims of Japan's 2011 'triple disaster'
Pope Francis’ three-day visit to Japan in November will include a meeting with people affected by the country’s “triple disaster,”... Read more
After communion denial, what does Joe Biden think about abortion?
Presidential candidate Joe Biden’s denial of reception of Holy Communion in South Carolina on Sunday has renewed scrutiny of his... Read more
Marengo, 'Humanae vitae' scholar, appointed JPII Institute VP
The theologian who chaired a 2017 Vatican study group on Humanae vitae has been appointed the vice president of Rome’s... Read more
Pope Francis prays for stability in Iraq amid deadly protests
Pope Francis prayed Wednesday for Iraq, where 18 more people were killed and hundreds wounded Oct. 29 during political protests... Read more
Dia de los Muertos about more than the 'bread of the dead,' bishop says
Dia de los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” is a primarily Mexican way of celebrating the feast of All... Read more
In UN address, Holy See voices support for ceasefire in Yemen
A nationwide ceasefire is essential to ease the suffering of the people of Yemen, which has been in a civil... Read more
N. Ireland bishops: Hold politicians responsible for abortion law
Voters must hold politicians responsible for failing to stop the British Parliament’s radical expansion of legal abortion in Northern Ireland,... Read more
Brain death diagnosis for second Michigan teen raises questions
For the second time in a month, a family in Michigan is fighting to keep their teenage son on life... Read more
Will Colorado tax sacramental wine? A legislative committee is studying the idea
A bicameral committee in Colorado’s legislature is considering two bills that would tax sacramental wine and insurance premiums paid to... Read more
Ohio Supreme Court will not hear appeal from abortion clinic
For the second time in three months, Ohio’s top court has refused to hear an appeal from the last abortion... Read more
Archdiocese faces third discrimination complaint over same-sex marriage policy
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis on Wednesday defended its decision not to renew the contract of a school employee who publicly... Read more
Catholic groups warn of assisted dying risks in House palliative care bill
The House of Representatives passed a bill late Monday to support palliative care—but Catholic groups are concerned that a key... Read more
Vatican cardinals linked to missing millions and financial scandal
Cardinal Angelo Becciu and Cardinal Giuseppe Versaldi have been key players in a complicated series of financial transactions to finance... Read more
Doxing state Rep. Brian Sims apologizes, five months later
Rep. Brian Sims (D-Philadelphia), the subject of an unrelated ethics investigation, wrote a card to the Garecht family of Pennsylvania in... Read more
Alabama abortion ban blocked in federal court
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked an Alabama law banning most abortions, which passed in May, from going into effect... Read more
USCCB to give dioceses $10 million for local mission projects
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on Monday that it has allocated $9.9 million in grants for... Read more
