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All eyes now fixed on Kavanaugh and Roe
Brett Kavanaugh has stepped into a firestorm. Some have praised his nomination, others have slammed it, hinging primarily on how they think he will vote on abortion cases.
Papers, chafing under weight of newsprint tariffs, seek relief
Newspapers of every type, Catholic papers included, are seeking relief from the U.S. government after six months of increased costs due to tariffs on imported Canadian newsprint.
Catholic organizations playing role in reunification of children
About two dozen families in all were brought back together with help from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Migration and Refugee Services, Catholic Charities USA and a network of other agencies from around the country.
Kavanaugh’s faith ‘really shines through in who he is,’ says priest
The Supreme Court nominee's former pastor says that the federal appeals judge is an active parishioner, attending Mass and volunteering for several ministries.
Listening and negotiating not a lost art, says retired Catholic lobbyist
After four decades of leading the Missouri Catholic Conference, retired director Mike Hoey says that building a peaceful society requires prayer, patience and a willingness to "get out of our comfort zone."
Here are summaries of some of Judge Kavanaugh’s most notable opinions
Here are summaries of some of Judge Brett Kavanaugh's most notable opinions while on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Rich heritage: Black sisters, priests mark 50 years of shaping church
The year, 1968, was a tumultuous one in American history. Black priests wanted to support each other. They also wanted to discuss how to respond to the times and gain the church backing to better evangelize black communities.
Bishops sought to share journey with migrants, not join political fray
A delegation of U.S. bishops traveled to the Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, to learn more about the detention of Central American immigrants at the U.S.-Mexican border.
Planned Nevada execution halted after use of lethal drug disputed
Dozier was given the death penalty in 2007 after being convicted in the 2002 murder of Jeremiah Miller, 22, one of Dozier's drug associates.
Sisters mark anniversary of cornfield chapel symbolizing pipeline protest
The chapel was built right along the proposed path of the pipeline by Lancaster Against Pipelines, a community group dedicated to opposing its construction.