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Archbishop cites ‘shocking bigotry’ of U.S. civil rights commission
Baltimore Archbishop William Lori sharply criticized the head of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights for asserting religious freedom and liberty were "code words" used to discriminate. Other members of the group dissented from its report.
New report shows U.S. Catholics have negative views of Islam
In grappling with the issue of Islamophobia, a Georgetown University report shows how Catholics' perceptions of Islam -- 3 in 10 have unfavorable views of Muslims -- may have been influenced by Catholic news outlets.
Notre Dame event with Ginsburg focuses on her life, not court decisions
In a visit to the University of Notre Dame Sept. 12, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg steered away from abortion, same-sex marriage and other major issues and instead focused on her hope to find common ground.
Report says legalizing marijuana would be windfall for cannabis industry
Cannabis investors can expect 18.5 percent sales growth a year in California if Proposition 64 passes, according to "The State of Legal Marijuana Markets," published by New Frontier Data and ArcView Group.
Murdered French priest joins procession of martyrs, pope says
Pope Francis called the assassination Father Jacques Hamel in July by Islamic State militants a "satanic line of persecution." Without condemning his attackers, Father Hamel named his real murderer, the pope said. "He clearly said, 'Be gone, Satan.'"
While some protest TTIP, cardinal says trade treaty could be beneficial
As Europeans planned street protests against a controversial trade treaty with the United States, a European church leader said intergovernmental agreements were worthwhile when they reflected ethical standards.
Ads distort Catholic teaching on sanctity of life, says state conference
The campaign, by Catholics for Choice, "disregards the need to defend vulnerable human life in all its stages -- a principle at the core of authentic social justice," said the Sept. 12 statement by the conference, the public policy arm of Minnesota's bishops.
Liturgy marks 350th anniversary of first Mass in Vermont by French
In 1666, Jesuits celebrated the first Mass at the site of the French-established Fort Saint Anne, Vermont's oldest European settlement.
Cardinal beatifies priest deported to Central Asia, who stayed to serve
A Vatican official beatified a Polish-born priest deported to Soviet-ruled Central Asia who volunteered to stay on and minister to Catholics.
At St. Peter Claver Mass, a call to reconciliation
Bishop Joseph Perry of the Chicago Archdiocese preached at a Mass Sept. 10 at St. Cyprian Church in West Philadelphia. He called African American Catholics to commit to the Gospel message of liberation and to welcome newcomers to America.