CAGUAS, Puerto Rico (CNS) — The only way a military veteran who works for the Diocese of Caguas could get a message out from Puerto Rico to contacts elsewhere illustrates conditions in Puerto Rico nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria made landfall on the island Sept. 20. “He sent the email from his car in […]
The Catholic dioceses of the Carolinas and Georgia are experiencing record growth, Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta said during a meeting of the U.S. Catholic Church’s Atlanta province.
In a lecture at Notre Dame this week, papal ally, Father Antonio Spadaro argued that the theme of mercy is critical to understanding Pope Francis’ political engagement.
The Trump administration announced an interim rule on Friday that would provide greater religious exemptions to the federal contraceptive mandate. While groups affected by the mandate will still have to seek formal relief in court, advocates for religious freedom are hailing today’s announcement as a significant victory.
A New York court will hear the appeal from the Archdiocese of New York to keep the body of Fulton J. Sheen in New York’s Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. Sheen is one of the 20th century’s most well-known televangelists and his cause for canonization has been indefinitely suspended due to legal disputes between the archdiocese of New York and the diocese of Peoria, Illinois.
Kneeling in church? Still OK. During the national anthem? You’d better not.
During this Respect Life Month, Jenni and Joe Amschler are particularly grateful for the pro-life adoption journey that led them to their baby boy, Jaxson.
Following the shooting in Las Vegas last night, the deadliest in American history, Pope Francis has sent a telegram assuring the victims and their families of his prayers, and entrusting the dead “to the merciful love of almighty God.” The pontiff also commended the efforts of those police and emergency services personnel who were the first responders.
At the annual Red Mass for government and legal professionals, Archbishop Jose Gomez made a strong case for America’s tradition of welcoming immigrants and promoting religious freedom. The mass was attended by five justices of the United States Supreme Court.
A new ad campaign from Catholics for Choice is promoting the repeal of the Hyde Amendment and public funding for abortion. Pro-life activists counter that the campaign is an affront to Catholics and risks jeopardizing debates over healthcare.
