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U.S. Catholic parishes, schools happy to be in path of solar eclipse
How long viewers will see the moon obscuring the sun depends on their location. Since the event is drawing thousands to places where they can get a better view, some Catholic institutions hope the visitors will stay awhile.
Report: Icelanders with Down syndrome ‘disappearing’
With only one or two people born with Down's each year in the country, on average, Iceland exemplifies what pro-lifers say is the tragic reality of an abortion-driven society where certain people are "eradicated."
Indian Catholics celebrate their faith and ethnic heritage
Two parish communities of the Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Catholic rites joined to celebrate their shared Indian heritage and Christian faith with a Mass and party including Indian food, music and dance.
Just-war tests not met in North Korea situation, ethicists say
Catholic thinkers explain that a "preventive war" cannot be considered just under church teaching. "Bellicose rantings by North Korea don't constitute just cause for the use of force," said one expert. "A nuclear war would be morally reprehensible."
The 116th Annual Knights of Columbus Dinner and Dance
During its annual fundraiser, the Philadelphia chapter will honor Msgr. Walter Rossi and Dr. Monique Ruberu.
Solemn Choral Mass for the Feast of St. John Henry Newman
The prominent theologian and writer, who inspired the founding of Newman Centers on college campuses, will be honored at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bridgeport.
Traditional Latin Mass Society honors St. Michael the Archangel
A solemn Mass in extraordinary form will be celebrated as part of the feast, which also coincides with the annual conference of the Society for Catholic Liturgy.
Pa. town just a memory, but thriving parish now a pilgrimage site
The abandoned town of Centralia succumbed to a mine fire, but at its edge on a hillside sits a Ukraininan Catholic church "with a true sense of holiness." A major Marian celebration is set for Aug. 27 at the church.
Catholic leaders, groups urge all Americans to confront ‘sin of racism’
From religious communities to 15 diocesan bishops to a group of Christian thinkers, the condemnation of white supremacy and the evil of racism rang out across the United States in the wake of the Charlottesville protests.
Texas governor signs bill restricting insurance coverage of abortions
Texans "will not be forced" to pay for abortions through their insurance plans, making Texas the 11th state to restrict such coverage. Meanwhile in Oregon, a new law requires health insurers to cover abortion on demand.