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Planned Parenthood protest puts focus on abortion’s real-life consequences
On Jan. 18, the day before the March for Life, Yoi Reyes joined more than 200 people outside of Planned Parenthood's headquarters in Washington to show real-life examples of abortion. Priests for Life hosted the event.
Catholic leaders urge Congress to adopt budget that protects the poor
Two Catholic leaders have urged Congress to adopt a budget bill that protects programs that serve the country's poor people, prevents the deportation of young immigrants and upholds environmental stewardship.
Security expert says wall would be costly symbol of exclusion, bigotry
A scholar at a Washington think tank says the Trump administration doesn't understand the financial, social, environmental and other implications of building a bigger border wall with Mexico.
Hero’s homecoming: Vatican prepares to transfer exiled cardinal’s remains
In his last will and testament, a cardinal exiled to Rome, who survived the Nazis' Dachau prison camp and 17 years of communist persecution, requested to be allowed back home to Czechoslovakia for burial.
Ritual, consistency lead to better participation at Mass, study suggests
A recent study by two Detroit-area Catholic sociologists suggests participation rates during parts of the Mass may increase when Massgoers are more familiar with the songs or rituals.
At final Mass in Chile, pope says cry of migrants is prayer to God
Christians must be aware of the injustices and exploitation suffered by migrants and those seeking a better life for themselves and their families, Pope Francis said.
Head of March for Life calls abortion ‘social justice cause of our time’
Charlie Camosy, associate professor in the theology department at Jesuit-run Fordham University, spoke to Jeanne Mancini, president of March for Life, in advance of this year's annual march in Washington Jan. 19.
Northeast Catholic High School celebrates 50th reunion
Falcons from far and wide will flock together in June 2018 for an evening of dinner, dancing and reminiscing.
True believers want peace for Jerusalem, pope tells imam
UPDATED - Christians, Muslims and Jews who are sincere about their faith must be committed to protecting the special character of Jerusalem and to praying and working for peace in the Holy Land, Pope Francis wrote in a letter to the grand imam of Egypt's al-Azhar University.
Lenten contemplative morning invites mercy into the stillness
The three-hour session will offer participants the chance to contemplate God's mercy, and the mysteries of Christ's cross, more deeply.