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Pope Francis hailed for transcending liberal/conservative divide
Pope Francis rose above party politics and challenged lawmakers to a higher standard in his Thursday address to a joint... Read more
Marriage and family are being threatened, Pope tells US Congress
In his lengthy speech to the U.S. Congress on Thursday, Pope Francis said the family is being threatened today like... Read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' address to US Congress
Please find below the full text of Pope Francis' Sept. 24 address to members of the United States Congress: Read more
En route to US, Pope Francis rejects 'left-leaning' accusations
On the papal flight from Cuba to Washington, D.C., where Pope Francis held the customary press conference with journalists on... Read more
Here's what Pope Francis is likely to tell the US Congress
On Thursday Pope Francis will become the first Bishop of Rome to address a joint session of the US Senate... Read more
California legislators renew push against Junipero Serra, saint and Hispanic 'founding father'
A statue of Franciscan missionary and saint-to-be Father Junipero Serra has stood in the U.S. Capitol since 1931, but its... Read more
Why this priest has spent 50 years fighting with the New York Times
A lot has changed in journalism since 1961, but not Msgr. Daniel S. Hamilton’s resolve to rebut the New York... Read more
Are wealthy US foundations paying to suppress religious freedom?
Questions are being raised over two U.S. foundations that have poured more than three million dollars into abortion rights, LGBT... Read more
Where progressives and Evangelicals agree – clarify IRS rules on political speech
An unlikely combination of political progressives and Evangelicals came together last week to demand more clarity in IRS regulations of... Read more
Scottish bishops encourage cooperation, involvement in wake of vote
Following a historic vote in which Scotland rejected independence from the U.K., the Bishop’s Conference of Scotland recognized the decision... Read more
Francis to Congolese bishops: Contribute, but don't replace politicians
In his ad limina address to the bishops of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pope Francis assured them of... Read more
Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community
A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more
Engage world with Catholic principles, author says
Catholic involvement in civic life is necessary to defend human dignity and move society in a positive direction, says the... Read more
Bishops' spokesman urges more humane immigration policy
President Barack Obama’s recent action on immigration may indicate a move towards a better approach to immigration, a policy expert... Read more
Speaker Boehner invites Pope Francis to address Congress
Speaker of the House John Boehner has extended an open invitation to Pope Francis to address a joint meeting of... Read more
Belgium becomes first country to legalize child euthanasia
In a law passed in Belgium’s parliament yesterday, the country has become the first to legalize the euthanasia of minors,... Read more
Economy dominates 2014 State of the Union address
Economic inequality was a major focus of U.S. President Barack Obama’s 2014 State of the Union address, delivered Jan. 28... Read more
Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society
During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more
US budget plan compromise met with mixed reception
A federal budget framework resulting from dialogue and compromise in Washington, D.C., drew both praise and caution from the head... Read more
Pope calls faithful to pray, participate actively in politics
Catholics should not be indifferent to politics, Pope Francis said, but should offer their suggestions, as well as prayers that... Read more
