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Straight talk about annulments
Get answers to “scratch your head questions” concerning annulments and learn about recent changes to the process at a free informational session on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at St. Jude Church, Chalfont.
Digitization project preserving century of Catholic newspapers
Digital archives of seven Catholic newspapers in the U.S., including the Catholic Standard and Times, are now available online, and a digital register of baptismal records in Philadelphia is coming soon.
In accused priest killer’s case, bishops urge mercy, reject death penalty
"We have great respect for the legal system and we believe Murray deserves punishment for the brutal murder, but the sentence of death only perpetuates the cycle of violence," Bishop Estevez said.
Canadians gather for Mass at church next to mosque where six were killed
Muslim leaders and members of the Muslim community, as well as Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard and other high-level politicians, were in attendance Jan. 31.
Global refugee crisis is complex, says head of Caritas Internationalis
Many Western nations forget that their countries were built on migrants, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila, Philippines, said during a visit to Lebanon
‘Amoris Laetitia’ not up for personal interpretation, cardinal says
The Vatican's doctrinal chief said some bishops are interpreting Pope Francis' document on marriage and family in a way that is not in accordance with Catholic doctrine.
Protesters gather at airport over refugee ban, greet arriving travelers
Reports that immigrants were being detained in airports around the country without access to legal representation caused lawyers, translators and supporters to flock to Dulles in the days following the temporary refugee ban.
Bishops say refugee ban raises deep concerns over religious freedom
While recognizing the U.S. government "has a duty to protect the security of its people," the chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees sought respect for religious liberty for Muslims and Christians and protection for those fleeing persecution.
Judge Neil Gorsuch nominated to fill Supreme Court vacancy
President Donald Trump nominated the federal judge to fill the seat on the high court since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last February. In his 2009 book, Gorsuch argued against legalizing assisted suicide and euthanasia.
Heads of U.S. bishops’ urge welcome of Middle East refugees
Saying they did not want to enter the political arena, the president and vice president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said Christians' actions "must remind people of Jesus,” and for people suffering rejection and abandonment, "we will lift our voice on their behalf."