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For all the talk of sex, ‘Humanae Vitae’ took it seriously
Fifty years ago Pope Paul released his encyclical affirming the Catholic teaching on procreation. Though it has remained controversial ever since, observers see it as rooted in church teaching on social justice and human dignity.
Atlanta Catholic lives his faith by leading Malteser relief efforts
The Order of Malta is a Catholic religious lay and chivalrous order established in 1099 in Jerusalem during the Crusades to defend Christianity and care for the wounded, poor and sick.
Whole church urged to strengthen outreach to Hispanic young adults, youth
As the National Fifth Encuentro process unfolds across the United States, one of the emerging voices is the need to strengthen outreach to Hispanic youth and young adults.
Encuentro process aims to identify, train 20,000 Hispanics to be leaders
Identifying and forming new leaders has been a priority from the start according to members of the V Encuentro's National Team of Accompaniment represented by 42 national and regional Catholic organizations that serve Hispanics.
Legal experts say court pick unlikely to lead directly to overturn of Roe
"What will probably happen is that the Supreme Court would be more open to the states regulating and restricting abortion. An outright reversal of Roe is less likely," said Michael Moreland, a professor of law and religion at Villanova University.
Trump can reshape Supreme Court with pick to succeed Kennedy
Anyone on President Trump's list of potential nominees will probably turn the court to the right on social issues and leave it about where it is on economic issues, say legal experts. Two of Trump's top three picks are Catholic.
Cycling team conquers Colorado Rockies to raise money for the homeless
By participating in the high-altitude ride of more than 400 miles in the Colorado Rockies over six days, the team raised money for programs and services provided by Denver Catholic Charities for homeless people.
Bishops end border visit calling for urgent reunification of children
UPDATED - A group of Catholic bishops saw the faces of relief from migrants who had been released by immigration authorities, but ended their two-day journey to the border visiting detained migrant children.
Timeline of key events in U.S. immigration law, asylum and border policy
In the last 127 years, some two dozen developments stand out in a review of national policies regarding new arrivals to the United States. At times the doors were open to newcomers, and at other times, closed.
In Chicago, three auxiliary bishops named; two auxiliaries retire
Bishop-designate Hicks serves as vicar general of the Chicago Archdiocese. Bishop-designate Casey is currently pastor of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Chicago. Bishop-designate Bartosic is currently pastor of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Chicago and director/chaplain of Kolbe House near Cook County Jail.