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House OKs bill allowing more ways to protect religious freedom worldwide
The Frank Wolf International Religious Freedom Act gives the Obama administration and the U.S. State Department new resources to combat "a worldwide escalation" of Christian persecution and anti-Semitism.
South Carolina Legislature passes bill to ban abortions at 20 weeks
Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone of Charleston said the vote was a positive step in acknowledging and protecting the humanity of an unborn child, but added there is still much to accomplish.
Chaplain’s duty is to bury the dead, but he also ministers to the living
During his two-year assignment as chaplain at the cemetery, Father Brankatelli has developed a deep appreciation for the Americans buried there for their service to the country.
Friars to make pilgrimage on foot, will say Mass, promote vocations
The friars will carry no money and hope others will join them for a few hours to pray or discuss the faith. They plan to stay overnight at Catholic churches along the way.
Signed Mass beginning of more outreach by archdiocese to deaf Catholics
"We're trying to build up our group of Mass interpreters. Right now, there are only a few who are comfortable signing Masses, and they get called on quite a bit," Erin Jeffries said.
Chicago Archdiocese announces new parental leave policy to start July 1
The new policy is open to fathers and mothers who just had children or adopted children.
Catholic high school students use robots to explore cave’s waterways
The Mercy Academy students recently presented their findings at the Western Kentucky University Research Symposium, held at Mammoth Cave in mid-April.
Martyrs’ Shrine could have new ownership; plans for its future underway
The bishop cautioned that some of the information circulating in the secular media about plans for the shrine is premature: The planning process is still underway and is likely to continue for some time.
Marianists in New York suspend priest over claims of misconduct, abuse
The religious order suspended Father James Williams after allegations of abuse of a minor by the former president of a Mineola, N.Y., high school were found to be credible.
People of faith must advocate for religious liberty, says House speaker
People of faith have the responsibility to "advocate for their faith" not only through good works but also through through prayer, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast.