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Opioid crisis reaches all corners of West Virginia, leaving few untouched
West Virginia leads the nation in drug overdose death rates. With an average of 57.8 deaths per 100,000 residents, the state's drug fatality rate was nearly three times higher than the national average of 21.7 deaths.
Pope names women as full members of congregation for religious
Pope Francis named six superiors of women's religious orders, a consecrated laywoman and the superior of the De La Salle Christian Brothers to be full members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
Anthem Live – Summer Edition: Afterparty
Following Anthem Live, we'll be hosting a party at Uptown Beer Garden. Tickets include entry to the corner bar, two free drinks, and an assortment of appetizers.
Ministry in wartime requires extra care, pope tells Ukrainian bishops
Being a pastor in a country at war means being with people, leading them closer to Jesus and celebrating the liturgy in a way them helps them experience a bit of heaven on earth, Pope Francis told bishops from Ukraine.
Migrants are people, not just a social issue, pope says at Mass
Christians are called to follow the spirit of the beatitudes by comforting the poor and the oppressed, especially migrants and refugees who are rejected, exploited and left to die, Pope Francis said.
With miracle confirmed in Sheen cause, plans for beatification can begin
Now that the miracle has been confirmed by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Peoria can formally begin planning for the beatification of Archbishop Sheen, which will take place in Peoria.
N.Y. detective remembered at funeral for courage, selflessness, heroism
Luis Alvarez, 53, was one of many New York police detectives and first responders on the scene after the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center on 9/11.
HHS delays implementation of conscience protection rule for health workers
Under the rule, which was to have taken effect July 22, medical workers or institutions would not have to provide, participate in or pay for procedures they object to on moral or religious grounds, such as abortion and sterilization.
At Capitol, faith-based organizations shine light on human trafficking
The National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, the USCCB and the District of Columbia Baptist Convention hosted the daylong conference. Participants later lobbied lawmakers for tougher laws against human trafficking.
Judge blocks Ohio’s ban on abortions after fetal heartbeat detected
Judge Michael Barrett of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio said in 12-page order the court conclude that the law, signed by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine in April, "places an 'undue burden' on a woman's right to choose a pre-viability abortion.