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Tolton sainthood cause advances; next step would be ‘venerable’ decree
A nine-member Vatican theological commission unanimously voted that Father Tolton's cause be moved forward to the cardinals and archbishops in the Congregation for Saints' Causes for a final vote to send a decree of the priest's "heroic virtues" to Pope Francis.
Bill that prices carbon pollution would yield a dividend for everyone
A bipartisan bill that would put a price on each ton of carbon pollution and likely broaden efforts to develop forms of renewable energy is getting wide support from Catholic advocates concerned about climate change.
Speaker: Only way forward is to allow Christ ‘to come in, encounter us’
If pastoral leaders want to be "prophetic disciples" who call others into a closer relationship with Christ, they must first experience Christ's presence in their own lives, Sister Miriam James Heidland told more than 1,000 attendees of the Mid-Atlantic Congress.
Brooklyn’s list covers diocese’s 166 years, has 108 credible abuse claims
The diocese said about two-thirds of the priests accused of sexually abusing a minor are deceased and that the "vast majority" of the cases involved priests who were ordained between 1930 and 1979.
Court rejects abortion provider’s effort to get bishops’ internal documents
In December 2016, Whole Woman’s Health sued over a Texas law that requires abortion facilities to bury or cremate aborted human remains.
Pioneering Navy pilot recalled for her humility, love of faith and family
Capt. Mariner was an aviation pioneer who broke through the ranks of the all-male military aviator corps to become the U.S. Navy's first female attack-jet pilot.
Oakland bishop: Publishing priest-abusers list an ‘act of contrition’
The Diocese of Oakland, which serves two California counties in the East Bay area, published Feb. 18 a list of priests, deacons and religious brothers who have worked in the diocese and been credibly accused of abuse, dating back to the diocese's founding in 1962.
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments on 2020 citizenship census question
The court agreed Feb. 15 to take on this case -- Department of Commerce v. New York -- without following the normal procedure and waiting for action from the federal appeals court.
Illinois doctor: Newman miracle depositions were ‘spiritual experiences’
The proposed miracle that God worked through the intercession of Newman in 2013 involved a local mother who faced life-threatening complications during her pregnancy but suddenly recovered when she prayed to the English cardinal for help.
Dolan: Church loves, welcomes pregnant women, is ‘honored’ to serve them
In a robust demonstration that actions speak louder than words, New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan Feb. 18 introduced representatives of six church-related organizations that help pregnant women in need.