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Whoopi Goldberg suspension shows complexity of Jewish identity, racism, says scholar
"The View" host's controversial comments on the Holocaust reveal how people can use "the same loaded word in different ways," without "understanding what it means to be Jewish," said Philip Cunningham of St. Joseph's University.
Celebrate Life Banquet set for Feb. 27
The annual event of the Pennsylvanians for Human Life this year celebrates the organization's 50th anniversary and welcomes author and abortion survivor Claire Culwell.
Biden urges a return to political civility
President Joe Biden, addressing the National Prayer Breakfast Feb. 3, called for Congressional colleagues to get to know one another. He told Sen. Mitch McConnell, "Thank you for being my friend."
State Catholic conferences support bills to restrict abortion
Twelve states already have "trigger ban" measures in place that would ban abortions if Roe is overturned, and four more states are considering them. Catholics are urged to advocate for them.
German synod opens with calls for change, but some object
In the third of five assemblies of the Synodal Path, organized to revitalize the church and restore trust, delegates in the first day adopted texts that many hope will bring change and democracy to the church.
Tributes recall New York officer’s dedication, love of life
In emotional remarks at St. Patrick's Cathedral, the sister of slain Officer Wilbert Mora recalled her brother and his late partner, Officer Jason Rivera, but also decried the "violence and crime" taking the lives of police.
St. Hubert students create video for national broadcast
The Bambies shared their love for Catholic education, sports, tater tots and groundhogs in a 60-second clip that aired Feb. 2 on CatholicTV's flagship show, "This Is The Day."
Now or never: People must overcome challenges together, pope says
The time has come to build a culture of peace, fraternity, sustainable development and solidarity, Pope Francis said. "Either we are brothers and sisters or everything falls apart."
Most Americans want path to U.S. citizenship for migrants
While 44% of Americans surveyed by the Public Religion Research Institute said immigration was a "critical issue" in the U.S., 62% wanted a way for the undocumented to become citizens.
European cardinal says church teaching on gays ‘no longer correct’
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich of Luxembourg said he believes the current church teaching on homosexuality is wrong and not based in science. "I think it is time for a fundamental revision of the doctrine," he said.