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Court: Tuition program excluding religious schools is unconstitutional
In a 6-3 ruling issued June 21, the Supreme Court said a Maine tuition aid program that excluded religious schools violated the Constitution's free exercise clause.
Religious education reshaped by ‘learning to walk together,’ says new director
Colleen Lindsey, appointed June 21 to head up the archdiocesan Office for Catechetical Formation, said sharing the faith begins with listening and "taking people where they are."
Eucharist is ‘the one constant’ on journey of life, says archbishop
People may come and go, but the presence of Christ in the Blessed Sacrament sustains faithful at all times, said Archbishop Nelson Pérez as he celebrated the 100th anniversary of Our Lady of Peace Parish in Milmont Park.
Murdered Nigerians found suffering at foot of cross, bishop says at funeral
Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo said a Pentecost Sunday church massacre that claimed more than 50 victims was "not an isolated case," and criticized Nigerian government officials for inaction amid rising violence.
Diocese takes first step toward possible cause for former FOCUS missionary
Bishop David D. Kagan of Bismarck announced June 16 the diocese will open an investigation into "the holiness of life and love for God" of North Dakota native Michelle Christine Duppong, who died in 2015 at age 31.
Justice Department urged to address violent attacks on pro-life centers, churches
In a June 16 letter, a coalition of pro-life and faith leaders cited a rise in arson and vandalism at sites across the nation, ahead of an expected landmark Supreme Court decision on abortion.
Carroll girls cap perfect season, take state lacrosse title
With their second consecutive PIAA Class 2A championship and third under coach Lorraine Beers, the 24-0 Patriots accomplished what they set out to do -- as a team.
New fund ‘bridges the gap’ between local faithful and those in Ukraine
Sponsored by the Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia, "Building the Church Universal" is raising urgently needed funds for the Catholic Church in Ukraine, where parishes have become humanitarian lifelines amid a brutal Russian invasion.
After flag dispute, Jesuit school no longer Catholic
Worcester Bishop Robert McManus told Nativity School it may no longer identify itself as a Catholic school for flying Black Lives Matter and gay pride flags.
Pope urges Buddhists, Christians to tackle threats to planet
"The cry of a wounded humanity and a broken earth" are reason for people of different faiths to work together, Pope Francis said. "The Buddha and Jesus understood the need to overcome the egoism that gives rise to conflict and violence."