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Study: Christianity may lose majority, plurality status in U.S. by 2070
If current trends continue, more and more Americans will forego any kind of religious affiliation due to "a wide range of reasons," reports Pew Research Center.
House and Senate leaders announce federal abortion bill bans
Congressional leaders announced proposed legislation Sept. 13 to place a federal ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Indian Catholics gather to celebrate heritage
The Indian American Catholic Heritage Association of Greater Philadelphia will host its annual Mass and dinner Sept. 17 at St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Northeast Philadelphia.
Area faithful donate thousands of rosaries to Catholic Social Services
The agency was "flooded" after asking for some 120 rosaries to distribute to clients, and the overwhelming response is "a sign from God this needs to keep going," said Amy Stoner, director of community-based and homelessness services.
Diocese of Phoenix creates Office of Mental Health Ministry
Amid rising numbers of suicides, the diocese is the latest in the U.S. to focus efforts on providing education, accompaniment and advocacy for those suffering from mental illness.
Arriving in Kazakhstan, pope makes case for peace
Ahead of an interreligious conference in the Central Asian nation, Pope Francis lamented "the senseless and tragic war that broke out with the invasion of Ukraine," and called peace the "essential path to development for our globalized world."
Chester County parish remembers first responders of 9/11, and now
St. Isaac Jogues Parish celebrated its annual Blue Mass Sept. 11, honoring those who sacrificed themselves during the nation's worst terror attack, and those who continue to place their lives on the line every day.
Papal almoner to make fourth visit to Ukraine
Polish Cardinal Konrad Krajewski will visit the cities of Odesa, Zhytomyr, Kharkiv and other locations in war-torn eastern Ukraine in coming days, with itinerary dates and details unspecified most likely due to security reasons.
Michigan Supreme Court says voters should decide abortion law
Michigan's Catholic bishops and pro-life advocates are urging voters to vote "no" on the "Reproductive Freedom for All" amendment slated for the November ballot.
Ukrainian bishops back U.N. reports of citizens deported to Russia
The forced relocation of Ukrainian citizens -- including children in orphanages -- is "just one of many human rights violations" being committed by the Russian Federation amid its brutal invasion of Ukraine, said bishops.