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Senate holds hearing on immigration enforcement policies
San Francisco's archbishop said the recent "senseless killing" of a young woman in that city allegedly by a man in the U.S. illegally is "a horrible tragedy" but should not be used to push for policies that "punish all immigrants."
New auxiliary bishops have years of institutional, pastoral experience
Brooklyn Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio was the consecrating bishop for the ordination of Bishops James Massa, the moderator of the curia, and Witold Mroziewski, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Maspeth.
Papal trip for World Meeting of Families began 3 years ago
The first traces of preparation for Pope Francis' historic U.S. visit this September began in Milan, Italy in 2012. Originally planned just for Philadelphia, the trip now includes Washington, New York and Cuba.
Archdiocese of Newark sues New Jersey over headstone law
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed a law last year barring the 11 archdiocesan cemeteries from selling headstones to parishioners. Newark Archbishop John Myers said the law infringed on a fundamental church ministry.
‘We must recommit ourselves to end’ death penalty, say USCCB chairmen
"No matter how heinous the crime, if society can protect itself without ending a human life, it should do so. Today, we have this capability," wrote Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston and Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami.
Pornography is sexualizing nation’s children, say speakers
Young girls are being bombarded with photo-shopped images and are buying into unrealistic expectations set before them at an age meant for skinned knees and the Disney Channel.
Medical professionals testify against assisted suicide bill in D.C.
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia held hearings to consider legislation permitting doctors to prescribe medications that would enable terminally ill patients to end their lives.
Media-savvy bishop-designate gets appointment in Los Angeles
Best known to TV viewers for having hosted "Catholicism," a 10-part DVD series, Father Robert Barron may be able to produce its planned follow-up, now that he will serve in Hollywood.
Father Barron among 3 auxiliary bishops named for Los Angeles
UPDATED - Pope Francis has named three auxiliary bishops for the largest diocese in the U.S., including a popular Chicago priest involved in media ministry and a priest working among gangs.
Marine killed in shooting spree recalled as ‘overall awesome guy’
Gunnery Sgt. Thomas Sullivan, 40, one of four Marines killed July 16 by a shooter in Chattanooga, Tennessee, was remembered warmly by friends in his Massachusetts hometown.