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Cross honoring soldiers who died in World War I deemed unconstitutional
While the majority of an appeals court said the monument "excessively entangles the government in religion," a dissenting judge said the government is not required by the First Amendment to "purge from the public sphere any reference to religion."
Webinar for parents, parishes aims to combat porn usage
An free online information session on how to protect children from the effects of pornography will be held Nov. 7 and Nov. 16, courtesy of an interfaith alliance. Register here.
Priests lead campaign against mining in rural areas of Colombia
Priests and church groups are turning their attention to issues like deforestation, the pollution of water sources and the struggle between large mining projects and farming communities that want to preserve their traditional lifestyle.
Pope’s pro-life challenge: Respect all life, oppose death penalty
Pope Francis' recent statement that the death penalty is incompatible with the Gospel is viewed by some as a development of doctrine and by others as a departure from church teaching.
Pope: Common witness of faith can strengthen Catholics, Methodists
The pope met at the Vatican with members of the World Methodist Council who were in Rome to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Joint International Methodist-Catholic Dialogue Commission.
Pope: If world insists on success, then make life more just, humane
The pope spoke Oct. 19 at the Vatican to a group of students from a private Catholic school, "Institution des Chartreux," in Lyon, France. They are preparing for higher education in business and finance.
Archbishop says Katrina ordeal prompted pastoral visit to Harvey victims
The experience of recovering after a disastrous hurricane was nothing new for Archbishop Hughes, who was at the helm of the New Orleans Archdiocese during Hurricane Katrina. The stories from Houston reminded the archbishop of Katrina and he felt called to help.
Catholic youth: Thanks for asking our opinion, here’s what we think
Ahead of next year's synod on youth, a local survey of nearly 900 Catholic young adults shows they fear for the future, they want to do works of service and they want to gather with other young people in retreats, sports and in the Sunday Mass.
Knights of the Immaculate Men’s Retreat with Fr. Paul Scalia
This retreat will be held at Malvern Retreat House in November.
Bishops’ migration chairman asks for extension of immigration status
The head of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Migration said some migrants from Honduras and El Salvador cannot safely return to their home countries in the near future and should have a special immigration permit extended.