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Initiative helps Texas Catholic school survive, draw more Latino students
St. Catherine participated in Catholic Extension's Catholic Schools Sustainability Initiative, and enrollment has now been maintained over the past two years, despite several families moving out of the area.
Newark auxiliary bishop assaulted during Mass
Bishop Manuel Cruz was offering the opening prayers of the Mass when a man approached the altar and punched the bishop in the face. The man was arrested and the bishop's injuries were not serious. Watch a video of the incident.
Trump’s action banning refugees spurs outrage of church leaders
Bishops and leaders of Catholic organizations used phrases such as "devastating," "chaotic" and "cruel" to describe the Jan. 27 action that left already-approved refugees and immigrants stranded at U.S. airports.
Thousands of youths attend Mass, pray before March for Life
Some 28,000 young people from across the U.S. rallied at two Washington arenas because "we want to see a change in the respect for life in our country," said a Catholic student, "and we can do that by being here and marching."
Jubilant crowd gathers in Washington for annual March for Life
Tens of thousands of pro-lifers marched through Washington Jan. 27 as both a protest of legalized abortion and a celebration of successful pro-life efforts across the country.
‘Life is winning again in America,’ vice president tells March for Life
Pence addressed the March for Life on the National Mall in Washington, making him the highest government official to address the annual event in person.
Cardinal Dolan: If sanctuary of the womb is violated, no one is safe
"Can any of us be safe, can any of us claim a sanctuary anywhere when the first and most significant sanctuary of them all, the mother's womb protecting a tiny life, can be raided and ravaged?" he asked.
U.S., Mexican church leaders criticize Trump’s actions on border security
The presidential actions, signed Jan. 25 at the Department of Homeland Security, brought an immediate stream of reactions from church officials, as a group and as individuals. Many cited Pope Francis' call to build bridges and break down walls.
School choice initiatives gain momentum
School choice initiatives are no longer at the back of the class raising their hand and never getting called on. Today, they are taking a front seat in education circles, state assemblies and even Washington politics.
Sidewalk counselor says ‘heart goes out’ to women in crisis pregnancies
It didn't take long for Nicky Peters to feel the drama of being a sidewalk counselor outside Planned Parenthood in St. Paul.