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British lawyer says no buffer zones needed around abortion clinics
A prominent Catholic lawyer has expressed concern that local governments are considering exclusion zones around abortion clinics, with no proof anyone is harassing pregnant women.
Retired Idaho priest charged with sex exploitation of child, child porn
Father W. Thomas Faucher, 72, was arrested Feb. 2 and charged with 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a child, two counts of distributing sexually exploitative material involving children and two counts of drug possession.
Superpope to the rescue: T-shirt raises money for papal charity
Though not as fast as a speeding bullet, "Superpope" will fly across the world, gathering autographs of sports stars and eventually being auctioned off to raise money for the pope's charity.
Acts of love, courage are signs of God’s grace in the U.S., Trump says
The president held up as "American heroes" people from many walks of life who strive to help others as part of their daily routines and in emergencies.
Pope sends condolences to Taiwan after earthquakes
Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with the people of Taiwan after two high-magnitude earthquakes devastated the island nation Feb. 6 and 7, killing at least nine people and injuring hundreds more.
Millions of Eagles fans rock city in joyous championship parade
Dreams do come true. Up to 2 million fans of the Philadelphia Eagles streamed into the city Feb. 8 to show their passion at a parade and rally to welcome their heroes and see the long hoped-for Lombardi Trophy.
Conference examines challenges facing Catholic higher education in U.S.
An emphasis on online learning, increasingly stressed endowments and questions over how to best connect with students' wants and needs are among challenges facing Catholic higher education.
DACA uncertainty leaves lives in balance for four Chicago Catholics
DACA has allowed 42,400 young people to work legally in Illinois, and they pay taxes, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Protecting social service safety net is Catholic priority with Congress
Catholic advocates visited Capitol Hill Feb. 6 hoping members of Congress were ready to listen to their push for a federal budget that makes the needs of poor and vulnerable people a priority.
South Sudan bishop wins Roosevelt freedom award for his peace village
In May Bishop Paride Taban, retired bishop of Torit, South Sudan, will receive the Freedom of Worship Award, one of the Four Freedoms Awards presented every other year by the Roosevelt Foundation in Middelburg, Netherlands.