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Canadian bishops warn of religious discrimination after court decision
"The decision by the court effectively means that provincial law societies can discriminate against lawyers on the basis of their religious affiliation and moral values," the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops said.
New cardinals see red hats as call to more service
Many of the 14 new cardinals were shocked to hear the pope had chosen them for the College of Cardinals. They reflected on what it means to the people they serve around the globe. See two videos from the consistory.
Cute, yes, but little ones gain serious skills at Casa del Carmen
Parents of the 5-year-olds who graduated from the Catholic Social Service agency's preschool June 20 know their kids are better prepared academically and socially, with more confidence, thanks to the program.
Pope at pallium Mass: Jesus wants disciples unafraid to aid others
God wants his disciples to bring his mercy and love to everyone, everywhere on earth, which means it may cost them their "good name," comfort and their life, Pope Francis said on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul.
Inspired by regional encuentro, Hispanic leaders ready to evangelize
The U.S. church's national encuentro call to Hispanic Catholics to go out to the peripheries and encounter others has energized the country's dioceses, Auxiliary Bishop Octavio Cisneros told delegates at the Region II encuentro.
A tale of two farm bills: House, Senate versions to be hashed out
It's going to take a House-Senate conference committee to reconcile what is turning out to be considerably different versions of the farm bill.
Florist’s same-sex wedding case sent back to lower court for review
The Supreme Court's order removed the judgment against her and told the Washington Supreme Court to review the case in light of Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission.
At-risk teens go from hard knocks to high hopes at St. Francis-St. Vincent
When Mason Rainey's family broke up in North Philadelphia, he was in "rebellion" until he came to a Catholic Social Services program where he learned discipline and loved the staff like family. Now he's a graduate heading to the Navy.
Credible leaders serve those most in need, pope tells new cardinals
The only time one should look down on others "is when we are helping them to stand up," Pope Francis said as he elevated 14 bishops and archbishops from 11 different nations to the College of Cardinals June 28.
Ivory Coast bishops link flood damage with corruption, underdevelopment
Catholic bishops in Ivory Coast have blamed corruption and urban development for flash floods that destroyed shops and homes and left 20 people dead in the West African country's largest city.