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Measure provides for respectful ‘disposition’ of fetal remains
Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kan., chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Pro-Life Activities, sent a letter Oct. 31 to members of Congress supporting the Dignity for Aborted Children Act.
HHS issues proposal on faith-based agencies’ adoption, foster placements
Under the proposal, announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, these agencies would not be excluded from certain federally funded programs for adhering to their belief in traditional marriage.
California Catholic school counts its blessings after surviving Getty Fire
The church, as well as many of the parishioners' own homes, had been spared from the devastating Getty Fire due to the work of the firefighters.
In court briefs, Catholic leaders urge Supreme Court to keep DACA in place
On Nov. 12, the court will hear arguments in a challenge to the Trump administration's termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Confusion arises over TPS for Salvadorans
The Salvadoran president Oct. 28, announced the extension of the program, only to be corrected hours later by the acting director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
West Virginia bishop seeks ‘amends for harm’ to church by predecessor
Bishop Mark E. Brennan of Wheeling-Charleston told Catholics in the statewide diocese he was working to have retired Bishop Michael J. Bransfield "make amends for harm he caused during his tenure" as mandated by Pope Francis.
Poor, elderly Armenians get help heating homes this winter
Recipients of aid from two Catholic agencies will receive firewood or gas or electric heat through their local utility company, and supplemented by food, hygienic supplies, first aid and medicine.
Brothers describe what ‘crystallized’ decision to choose religious life
Edmundite Brother Thomas Berube and two other members of the Society of St. Edmund, Brothers Francis Hagerty and Peter Stanfield, reflected recently on how they heard their call to ministry as religious brothers.
One year from 2020 election, campaign stresses civility
Rancor in politics may be the norm, but a nationwide effort by Catholics and other Christian groups will remind people that civility in political discussions is a virtue by which they can model Christ's example.
At national meeting, Latino priests affirm care for poor, peers
When the National Association of Hispanic Priests met in New York, priests from across the country discussed topics such as the need for fraternity and care among their peers, and also tending to those who are suffering in their home parishes.