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Definition of marriage in America at stake in Supreme Court’s rulings

ANALYSIS -- The high court will hear petitions on same-sex marriage from four states beginning April 28. A landmark ruling is expected before the court's session ends in June.

Pope is popular for his example, D.C. cardinal says

It's not only what Pope Francis says and how he treats people, said Cardinal Donald Wuerl, but "to many people he sounds and looks a lot like what Jesus would have sounded like."

New Kansas abortion law hailed as transformative

The president of National Right to Life said the Kansas law banning the dismemberment of a fetus may transform U.S. abortion policy.

Endowments, alumni support urged to help struggling Catholic schools

Young parents with financial difficulties coupled with underdeveloped fundraising may explain why Catholic elementary schools are not faring as well as Catholic high schools.

White House welcomes cross-section of Christian leaders

Speaking to Christian religious leaders from around the United States at an Easter Prayer Breakfast, President Obama invoked Pope Francis' call to "see the Lord in every excluded person."

Bishops object to death penalty as punishment in Boston bomber case

As the trial of Boston Marathon bombing defendant Dzhokhar Tsarnaev went to the jury April 6, the Catholic bishops of Massachusetts reiterated church teaching on the death penalty.

Minnesota beer company celebrates 15 years of feeding the hungry

Since its beginning 15 years ago, the Minneapolis-based beer company has centered its business model on the common good, contributing 100 percent of its profits to alleviate hunger.

Cloister’s restrictions allow them to be ‘free for God,’ say Carmelites

On March 28, the nuns celebrated the 500th birthday of this saint who is credited with reforming the Carmelite Order and founding the branch of Discalced Carmelites, who include those living and working in Louisville.

Sister heads effort to ‘inform world’ about human trafficking

Up to 2 million people, mostly women and girls, are trafficked each year. Read a Q&A with Sister Gabriella Bottani who leads religious sisters working to end the practice.

Rev. Robert Schuller, retired Crystal Cathedral pastor, dies

The popular Protestant television preacher of the late 20th century who once reached millions of viewers died April 2 at age 88.