Father Jonathan Morris, who was at one time among the most prominent Catholic priests in America as a contributor to Fox News, has asked to be dismissed from the clerical state.
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Prayer and Action Needed After Colorado Shooting
Catholic leaders are calling for prayer and action in response to the May 7 school shooting inside a charter school near Denver.
New D.C. Leader Says of Facing Abuse Crisis Again: ‘I’m not Afraid’
In a dark moment for the American Church, many Catholics felt Archbishop Wilton Gregory was a rare point of light.
Loneliness and Designing the Modern Office
Despite all the excitement over flexible workplace models like virtual offices and remote workforce. Only one-third of the workforce in the U.S is working remotely.
Pro-Life Leaders Applaud Passage of Abortion Bill in Alabama
By passing a bill to ban abortion in nearly all circumstances, the Alabama Legislature has recognized that abortion is “the extinguishing of a unique human life,” said the president and CEO of Americans United for Life.
Theologian: A Consistent Life Ethic is the Solution to a Throwaway Culture
In his new book, Fordham theologian Charles Camosy argues that Pope Francis’s challenge to resist a throwaway culture can also combat the polarized landscape of today.
De Blasio Formally Jumps Into Presidential Campaign Pool
Mayor Bill de Blasio formally announced his campaign for president on May 16, becoming the 23rd candidate to join the Democratic field that includes such national figures as former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden and Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
Pennsylvania Principal Banned From Saying ‘God Bless America’
After a parent complained to a religion watchdog group and lawyers got involved, the Springfield School District decided to no longer allow saying “God Bless America” over the public address system.
California Dioceses Start Pay Program for Abuse Victims
Six of California’s Catholic dioceses – including the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest – announced on May 14 that it was launching an Independent Compensation Program for survivors of clergy sex abuse.
Six California Dioceses Launch Compensation Program For Abuse Victims
Six of California’s Catholic dioceses – including the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest – announced on Tuesday that it was launching an Independent Compensation Program for survivors of clergy sex abuse.
