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USCCB, Catholic groups, politicians back Mississippi in court abortion case
The state's ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy will come under review by the Supreme Court next term, and could lead to a reexamination of the court's key abortion decisions.
Latin-rite bishop says separatists bar priests from eastern Ukraine
Auxiliary Bishop Jan Sobilo of the Diocese of Kharkiv-Zaporizhia urged Western church leaders to speak out amid new fears of violence from Russian-backed forces, ahead of a visit from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople.
Hundreds march for voting rights, justice near U.S. Capitol; 200 arrested
Protesters at the Aug. 2 "Moral Monday" rally demanded Congress pass a bill to expand voting access, boost ethics rules and counter corruption and big money in politics.
US bishops helping resettle Afghan translators, interpreters
The conference's Migration and Refugee Services agency is "proud to welcome and assist those who have kept Americans safe" in Afghanistan, according to a July 30 statement.
True joy comes from doing God’s will, pope tells young people
Speaking Aug. 1 at the Medjugorje Marian festival, Pope Francis said Mary's surrender to the divine plan points the way to eternal fulfillment, despite hardships.
Pope names new members to Academy of Sciences
An epidemiologist, a chemist, and two physicists are the latest to join the Vatican entity, whose roots stretch back to the 17th century.
Artwork leads retreat through virtual desert monastery
Through Catholic artist Brother Mickey McGrath's work and that of Georgia O'Keefe, retreatants will make an Aug. 4 pilgrimage to New Mexico and rediscover the beauty that inspired the desert fathers and mothers of the ancient church.
New program helps future priests ‘get the word of God out’ in perfect English
Starting this September, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary will offer a full-immersion English as a Second Language (ESL) curriculum to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student body.
Ministries feed body and soul in Chester
The practical and spiritual support offered by the St. Katharine Drexel pantry and the Anna's Place hospitality center are "more than just food," said Archbishop Nelson Pérez during a July 22 visit.
Help support Philadelphia-area prisoners and their families
The Mary Mother of Captives ministry operates three programs in the Philadelphia region: family support group meetings, transition group meetings and a Pen Pal Program.