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The bronze cast of Marisol Escobar's 'Father Damien' in the National Statuary Hall (detail). public domain.

After AOC decries statue, Hawaiian Catholic says St Damien of Molokai 'gave his life' serving lepers

Jul 31, 2020

By Matt Hadro

A Hawaiian Catholic catechist said that St. Damien of Molokai is a “hero” to the Hawaiian people, after a prominent... Read more

US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends 3rd Annual Women's Rally, January 19, 2019.

Should fears about climate come before kids?

Mar 5, 2019

By Christine Rousselle

Recent discussion of millennial concerns began after Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) suggested that younger people might not have children because... Read more

U.S. Capitol Building, Wasington, D.C.

New Congress is more than one-third Catholic

Jan 3, 2019

In total, there are now 163 Catholics sitting in either the Senate or House of Representatives, more than 30 percent... Read more