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Catholics in Congress: one-third of House, one-quarter of Senate
Overall, there are six fewer Christians in the new Congress, at 485 members. But there are four more Catholics, who now total 168.
Pro-life groups set to travel long distances for annual March for Life
Participants in the annual March for Life always have two identical memories: the brisk January chill on the streets of the nation's capital, and the long bus ride.
Ohio think tank gives people a much-needed voice in overcoming poverty
The Newark Think Tank on Poverty brings about 40 people together monthly to discuss workable ideas on how to shape the community's response to people in need.
Vincentian leader seeks salvation by connecting with poor people
It was at his church in Newark, St. Francis de Sales, that Hammond saw the need to restructure the society's parish conference from one solely based on raising money for charitable activities to one embracing relationships with people struggling in poverty.
Pope to bishops: Defend children from abuse, protect their dignity, joy
Wake up to what is happening to so many of today's innocents and be moved by their plight and the cries of their mothers to do everything to protect life, helping it "be born and grow," he said in a letter sent to bishops commemorating the feast of the Holy Innocents.
New Year calls for courage, hope; no more hatred, selfishness, pope says
Whether the new year will be good or not depends on us choosing to do good each day, Pope Francis said.
Church in Kerala state forms support group for transgender people
Formed in Cochin under the aegis of Pro-Life Support, a global social service movement within the church, the ministry is significant as it is one of the few outreach programs for the transgender community by the institutional church in India.
Terminally ill Army sergeant, who used military grit to meet pope, dies
Despite the fatigue that came from radiation treatments, chemotherapy and surgery, Tobin was able to climb atop a plastic chair to wave hard and high above the crowds during Pope Francis' general audience May 11. Her enthusiasm caught the guards' attention and they let her pass the barricades to meet the pope and receive his blessing and embrace.
Bishop Daniel Thomas named to lead Cleveland Diocese, will continue to lead Toledo
The former Philadelphia priest and auxiliary bishop likened his appointment as apostolic administrator of Cleveland, whose bishop resigned for health reasons, to "an interim coach" until a successor is named.
Catholic groups file suit over HHS transgender regulation
Beginning Jan. 1, insurance plans of Catholic employers would be required to pay for gender transition surgeries and therapies, and Catholic hospitals would be required to perform them. There are no religious exemptions.