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Trump executive order reinstates ‘Mexico City Policy’ on abortion
The "Mexico City policy" was reinstated today by President Donald Trump. President Ronald Reagan established the ban in 1984 and it has been reversed and reinstated by succeeding administrations ever since.
Catholic schools plant seeds for vocations by example
Although priests and women religious say a variety of reasons led them to pursue their vocation, one thing many of them have in common is that they went to a Catholic school.
Pro-life groups march with women in capital, even after snub
After being removed as a partner in the Women's March on Washington, members of a pro-life group took to the streets Jan. 21 to join the massive event. Prepared for confrontation, the pro-lifers instead found support by many women.
Jesuit chaplain gives benediction at post-inaugural luncheon
At the event before the inaugural parade, the chaplain of the House of Representatives prayed that President Trump "might become his best self" and be "strengthened in his work and grow in understanding."
Vatican Museums open doors wider with mobile-friendly website
In an effort to share its masterpieces with even more people around the world, the Vatican Museums has established a YouTube channel and revamped its website to offer high-resolution images and mobile-friendly information.
Church must accompany couples before, after marriage, pope says
The pope said the church cannot ignore that there is a "widespread mentality" that is convinced eternal truths do not exist and that many young people approaching the church for marriage do not understand what the sacrament is and that it is for life.
Protesters take to streets of downtown Washington on Inauguration Day
The Inauguration Day protests were scattered throughout large areas in downtown Washington, where diverse crowds of young and old turned out to make their displeasure, ire, or sorrow heard.
‘We must wait and see,’ pope says of President Trump
As President Donald Trump was being sworn in, Pope Francis told an interviewer it would be "reckless" to pass judgment on the new president before he had a chance to do anything.
Trump presidency receives words of hope, prayers for civility
As civil and religious leaders congratulated President Trump, advocates urged immigration reform, care for the poor and support of Middle East Christians. Women and men religious called for healing of the country's political divisions.
Workshop looks beyond the church bulletin to digital connections
Reaching young people, especially, and drawing them to Mass is harder than ever if a parish only uses the venerable bulletin. Next month parish leaders can learn about digital tools to communicate easily with parishioners.