Dozens of Catholic groups that challenged the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act have reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, they announced late Oct. 16.
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Pope Francis Expresses His Solidarity With California Wildfire Victims
On Friday, Pope Francis sent a telegram expressing his solidarity with the victims of the California wildfires which have killed over 30 individuals. In his telegram sent via Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis offered prayers for the “tragic loss of life and the destruction of property.”
Cardinal Dolan: Building Culture of Life Happens Through People’s Daily Actions
Building a culture of life is “essential to who we are” and it “happens through our daily actions, how we treat one another and how we live our lives,” said the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities.
Las Vegas Church Became Refuge After Mass Shooting
The church, with a statue of Jesus, his arms outstretched, near its entrance, became a different source of refuge after the deadly mass shooting took place on Oct. 1 just across the street.
Much of Puerto Rico Still Has No Power; Aid Distribution Facing Obstacles
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 […]
Church in South in a ‘Growth Mode’
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.
Spadaro at Notre Dame: “Mercy Essential To Understanding Pope’s Political Engagement”
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.
Trump Administration Issues New Contraceptive With Greater Religious Exemptions
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.
Legal Dispute Over Fulton Sheen’s Body Continues In Court Next Week
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.
Two Dioceses Warn Students Against Protests During the National Anthem
Kneeling in church? Still OK. During the national anthem? You’d better not.