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Votes fall short to move Senate bill forward in response to Hobby Lobby
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The U.S. Senate July 16 voted to block consideration of a bill aimed at reversing the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby and forcing businesses to provide contraceptive coverage for employees even if they object to it on religious grounds.
Father Chuck’s memory lives on in homes built in his name
New houses, community centers, clinics, schools and chapels have been erected in Nicaragua and Haiti thanks to Father Chuck’s Challenge, the successful charity begun in the name of an archdiocesan priest who died 10 years ago.
Catholic groups offer ways to help unaccompanied minor migrants
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- After six weeks of reporting on the influx of more than 57,000 children and 39,000 families since October crossing the U.S. border from Central America and no quick solutions for what will happen to them, many people are asking their churches and dioceses what they can do to help.
Speaking of sex, he takes the ‘beautiful approach’
Damon Owens’ life experience with Natural Family Planning and Theology of the Body make the businessman, husband and father of eight well positioned to speak about sexuality and Catholic teaching.
Advocates urge actions to protect migrant children crossing the border
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Petitions and letters to members of Congress and the Obama administration are among the measures being pursued by advocates urging humane treatment of the Central American children who are trying to migrate to the United States.
Vatican to support help for ‘humanitarian emergency’ of child migrants
MEXICO CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican's secretary of state pledged full support for addressing the issue of child migrants streaming out Central America in search of safety and family reunification in the United States.
Knights of Columbus pledges $1.4 million to Special Olympics
LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus has pledged $1.4 million to help cover costs for next year's Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles.
Papal astronomer wins recognition for excellence in communication
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- A papal astronomer won recognition for his ability to communicate accurately and clearly the discoveries of planetary science to the general public.
Vatican bank tells where it stores its gold, and other nuggets
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- One week after publishing highlights of its 2013 financial statement, the Institute for the Works of Religion -- commonly called the Vatican bank -- released a 107-page, detailed financial report for the year.
Vatican questions accuracy of latest papal interview
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Vatican said the latest published interview with Pope Francis, in which he says fighting sex abuse and the mafia will be priorities of his pontificate, should not be considered a record of his exact words.