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Researcher: Difference between ‘considering leaving’ and ‘leaving’ church
"There is a substantial difference between considering leaving and leaving. It is also the case among those who do leave, some come back," said Mark Gray, director of Catholic polls and a senior research associate at the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate.
Brother priests mark 60th year of ordination with Mass — and a snowstorm
For 60 years of priesthood, no amount of snow has stopped Fathers Leonard and Martin Siebenaler from celebrating Sunday Mass at their respective parishes.
Calif. moratorium on death penalty draws praise
UPDATED - Since Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is temporary, San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone urged using the time for "civil dialogue on alternatives." L.A. Archbishop Jose Gomez called it "a good day for our country."
Withholding donations to church fails to account for progress on abuse
Catholics' anger over the sexual abuse crisis is well deserved, but withholding funds from the church is not the right way to hold bishops accountable for a crisis that peaked decades ago.
Georgetown University troubled by involvement in college scam
UPDATED - University officials found a former tennis coach's role in a widespread college admissions scandal "shocking." The scheme has also drawn in the Catholic-sponsored University of San Diego.
Catholic officials want apology for ‘disgraceful’ Saturday Night Live skit
The initial groans from the audience during a "Saturday Night Live" skit when comedian Pete Davidson likened people who "support the Catholic Church" to R. Kelly fans were just a taste of the reaction this skit would receive from some Catholic officials.
Hondurans, Nepalese will remain in U.S. under Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security agreed March 12 to a temporary halt of a plan to end Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Honduras and Nepal.
Old guard looks to new generation of voices on nuclear disarmament
An emerging generation of experts is speaking out on nuclear nonproliferation in a time when nuclear weapons are making headlines again. They hope to "abolish these weapons that are a contradiction in life."
N.J. bishops’ statement highlights efforts to ensure safe environment
A statement signed by New Jersey bishops details ongoing efforts to ensure safe environments for children and youth, deal with clergy charged with abuse and assist victims in their process of healing.
U.S. cardinal welcomes opening of Vatican documents on Pope Pius XII
New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, co-chair of the U.S. bishops' dialogue with the National Council of Synagogues, said March 12 he welcomed Pope Francis' recent announcement on opening of the Vatican Archives from the wartime pontificate.