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Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God
Grace McCallum will bring her rosary, a keepsake cross and her faith to Tokyo this month as she goes for the gold with the U.S. gymnastics team.
Minnesota gymnast headed to Olympics relies on hard work, trust in God
Grace McCallum will bring her rosary, a keepsake cross and her faith to Tokyo this month as she goes for the gold with the U.S. gymnastics team.
Court sides with church, archdiocese in lawsuits filed by music director
A federal appeals court dismissed the case against the Chicago Archdiocese and one of its parishes, ruling that both had the right to the "ministerial exemption" that protects religious organizations from discrimination lawsuits by employees.
Pope released from hospital, prays at Rome basilica
Ten days after undergoing intestinal surgery, Pope Francis returned to his Vatican residence July 14, with plans to lead the Angelus and celebrate Mass on the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.
Local crafters make rosaries for migrants at border
Parishioners at St. William in Philadelphia created twine chaplets with a prayer in every knot for those fleeing poverty and violence -- a journey some of them know all too well.
Pope, cardinal offer condolences after fire in COVID-19 ward at Iraqi hospital
Following the July 12 blaze, which killed at least 64 people, Pope Francis prayed for "God's blessings of consolation, strength and peace" upon patients, staff and caregivers, while Iraqi Cardinal Louis Sako, the Chaldean Catholic patriarch, also expressed his "deep sadness and sorrow."
ICE announces reversal of policy of detaining pregnant, nursing migrants
The July announcement includes women who have given birth within a year "in recognition of the time needed for infant development and parental bonding."
Religion census uses data gathered from 500,000 people in seven-year period
A new report from the Public Religion Research Institute found "substantial cultural and political divides "between white Christians and Christians of color," while the number of religiously unaffiliated grows.
Virginia man rows to raise awareness, funds for Alzheimer’s caregivers
During a 24-hour, 176-mile rowing session, John Musser deepened his faith and "took a swing" at the disease that's claimed a number of his loved ones, including his own wife.
Archdiocesan ministries crown at-risk clients ‘queen for a day’
Some 20 ladies served by Women of Hope and Mercy Hospice relaxed royally at a July 9 luau luncheon sponsored by Catholic Social Services.