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Diocese says government slow to offer ways to resolve impasse on mandate
"We have always been willing to meet with representatives of the government to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution to our impasse over religious freedom," said a Pittsburgh diocese statement issued Aug. 10.
A violent summer pushes U.S. to once again deal with lingering pain of racism
The two major presidential candidates in the country have recently made much of the issue while campaigning and in their official party platforms.
Parties front and center on economy, but what is the best path forward?
Both the Democrats and the Republicans put economic issues in the opening pages of their respective parties' platforms -- an indication of how seriously they take economic policy in its potential appeal to voters.
Catholic vote remains important, but less predictable than in the past
Any way it's examined, analysts say the Catholic vote -- about 22 percent of the electorate -- is not as monolithic as it once was.
Nation, world need gifts Latinos have to offer, says Archbishop Gomez
"Latinos represent the future of the church in the United States," he said. "The future of the church in this country depends on you and me."
After 147 years, Little Sisters of the Poor to end ministry in St. Louis
The sisters cited a decrease in sufficient vocations to effectively staff the residence in north St. Louis, in the spirit of the community's foundress, St. Jeanne Jugan.
Faithful learn to have a ‘Marian heart’ at West Chester parish retreat
SS. Simon and Jude Parish hosted about 150 people from the parish and surrounding area for a day with Mass, presentations, discussions and prayers honoring Mary, the model for discipleship today.
Pope appoints Denver pastor as auxiliary bishop for Denver Archdiocese
Bishop-designate Jorge Rodriguez-Novelo, 61, is currently pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Thornton, Colorado, and a faculty member at St. John Vianney Seminary in Denver.
‘Icon of mercy’: Missionaries superior describes Blessed Teresa
ROME (CNS) — Blessed Teresa of Kolkata was a woman who truly felt wed to Jesus, and the freedom she experienced in loving him led her to radical poverty, a courageous outreach and an immense love for the poor, said the superior general of the order Mother Teresa founded. “She was very happy to be […]
Damascus patriarchs call for lifting of sanctions against Syria
Although "the main goals of imposing these sanctions are political," the patriarchs said, they have affected all Syrian people, "especially the poor and working class, whose ability to provide their basic daily needs such as food and medical care are greatly affected."