Seven Catholic peace activists, including the granddaughter of Dorothy Day, were denied bail during a court appearance April 6, a day after they were detained after entering Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia to protest nuclear weapons.
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Knights Give $1M to Iraqi, Syrian Christians for Easter
As part of its ongoing support of persecuted Christians in the Middle East, the Knights of Columbus committed more than $1 million to Iraqi and Syrian Christians for Easter.
Exhortation’s Pro-Life Stance Garners Mixed Reactions
While Pope Francis’ new apostolic exhortation, “Gaudete et Exsultate,” is broadly focused on holiness in everyday life, that won’t prevent various constituencies from reading the document through their own specific lens. One group that may feel especially challenged is the pro-life movement, since the pontiff makes a point of saying that the lives of the poor and of immigrants are as “equally sacred” as unborn lives.
House Speaker Says Catholic Charities Should Lead Anti-Poverty Fight
Catholic Charities, a network of Catholic charitable groups across the country – not the government – should be on the front lines of fighting poverty, according to Speaker of the House Paul Ryan.
Catholic Bishops Say MLK ‘Simply Wanted to Do the Will of God’
Fifty years after his assassination in 1968, Catholic leaders in the United States say that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy, especially his determination to do God’s will, continues to inspire the Church in its own efforts to overcome racism.
Ten Commandments Still Popular in America, Regardless of Religious Affiliation
A new study has found that regardless of whether one is religiously affiliated or not, the Ten Commandments are still highly regarded as a code for moral living.
Cardinal Dolan: Democrats Abandon Catholic Values
The once “big tent” of the Democratic Party “now seems a pup tent” as a party that Catholics once embraced has abandoned so many issues Catholics cherish, such as the sanctity of human life and religious education, said New York’s cardinal.
US Bishops Tweet Support For Tougher Gun Controls
As thousands marched on Washington and around the country in support of tighter gun control policies, a number of Catholic bishops took to social media to offer support for those participating in the events.
Interpreter Helps Prepare Deaf Adults for Sacraments
A pang of conscience bothered Joleen Hunkins one day as she was about to interpret Mass in sign language.
Polish Pisanki: A Traditional Way to Color Easter Eggs
Pisanki, the art of decorating Easter eggs is practiced in Poland and in several other Eastern European countries. In Polish, the verb “pisac” means “to write,” hence pisanki can be loosely translated as “writing on eggs.”