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Cleveland's Bishop Nelson Perez to lead Philadelphia archdiocese
Bishop Nelson Perez of Cleveland was appointed Archbishop of Philadelphia Thursday, returning to the local Church of his priestly ordination. Read more
‘Follow me:’ How John Paul II and Benedict XVI led a Catholic back to the faith
How Angelo Ciappelloni found his faith at the funeral of John Paul II. Read more
Minnesota abuse survivors to speak at 'restorative justice' conference
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is set to open a conference for survivors of clerical sexual abuse on... Read more
Survey finds significant 'pro-choice' support for abortion regulations
Americans favor returning abortion restrictions to the states, favor a ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, and are... Read more
US bishops speak up on school choice as Supreme Court hears case
States should not deny tax credit programs to families who choose religious private schools, said members of the U.S. Conference... Read more
On 'Roe' anniversary, bishops announce parish initiative to help pregnant women
While lamenting the anniversaries of the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court decisions that mandate legal abortion nationwide, the U.S. bishops announced... Read more
Revision of Criminal Code could legalize abortion throughout Mexico
Pro-life advocates in Mexico are speaking out against a leaked draft copy of Mexico’s revised National Criminal Code, which would... Read more
Pope Francis: Christians can unite in welcoming migrants, each other
Welcoming other Christians and showing hospitality to strangers, especially migrants, is an opportunity for unity and for sharing Christ’s love,... Read more
Mexican bishop: Migrant caravan should be ‘treated like brothers’
The bishop of the southern Mexican border town of Tapachula is calling for members of an incoming migrant caravan to... Read more
Trump administration considers travel bans on up to seven more countries
More travel bans and restrictions could be coming from the Trump administration, with up to seven countries targeted. Read more
Don’t call a pro-life midwife, UK university said
An undergraduate student in a midwife program was barred from placement in a hospital, reportedly due to her pro-life beliefs.... Read more
Trump declares Jan. 22 'National Sanctity of Human Life Day'
President Donald Trump declared Jan. 22 to be National Sanctity of Human Life Day, in a proclamation signed Monday. Read more
Legionaries of Christ to discuss handling of abuse at Rome meeting
The Legionaries of Christ on Jan. 20 opened its 2020 Ordinary General Chapter in Rome, which convenes every six years... Read more
Ruling against Trump executive order helps people flee danger, bishops say
A federal judge’s ruling has halted President Donald Trump’s executive order that allows states and localities to refuse permission for... Read more
Put good of human person at center of public policy, Pope Francis says
In a message to the global delegates of the 2020 World Economic Forum, Pope Francis stressed the duty of governments... Read more
U.S. bishops say death row inmate likely innocent, call for new trial
The U.S. bishops’ conference and the bishops of Florida are calling for a Florida death row inmate to be given... Read more
What the pope said when Martin Luther King was killed
On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr., was fatally shot outside his room at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis,... Read more
1 of 4 kidnapped Nigerian seminarians released after suffering serious injuries
A Nigerian seminarian who was abducted this month was freed by his kidnappers after 10 days in captivity. Three seminarians... Read more
MLK's Dream 'was about the bettering of humanity'
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a time to reflect on King’s vision and his example for everyone as a... Read more
Catholic bishops: US still 'painfully' far from Martin Luther King’s dream
The example of Martin Luther King, Jr., is still sorely needed in the United States, given continued injustices, racism and... Read more
