The U.S. Supreme Court justices said Nov. 6 they will hear seven pending appeals in lawsuits brought by several Catholic and other faith-based entities against the Obama administration’s contraceptive mandate.
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U.S. Bishops’ Agenda Includes Politics, Porn and Some Saints
The U.S. bishops will consider whether to approve a new introductory note and a limited revision of their quadrennial statement on political responsibility during their Nov. 16-19 fall general assembly in Baltimore, Md.
Adviser to Pope: We Can’t Ignore Climate Control
People of developed nations share responsibility with the rest of the world to protect the earth from environmental destruction and assist poor communities in escaping poverty, a cardinal who is a chief adviser to the pope said.
Religion Is Scapegoat for World’s Problems
Religion, which has been blamed for being behind much of the violence in today’s world, might be a scapegoat, according to one Georgetown University scholar.
Lutherans, Catholics Join Disgust at PP’s Practices
Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, Miss., and the Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, president of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, released a joint statement expressing shock and concern at Planned Parenthood’s harvesting parts of aborted babies, and affirmed their commitment to help foster the culture of life.
Philly Cops Kept City Moving for Pope’s Visit
Anyone who attended the pope’s visit to Philadelphia Sept. 26-27 could not help but notice the massive security apparatus that was set up around the events.
Parking Policy Closes WMF Marketplace
It was a parking policy that created a glitch during an otherwise smoothly run World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, forcing vendors to shut down their exhibits early.
Finances Differ From Parish to Parish
Where to get enough money to keep the place and its programs running is a perennial problem for every parish, although the scale of the amount of money involved can be dramatically different.
A Rare Ticket to the Canonization Mass
Maureen Pratt shares her experience as a member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Calif., attending the canonization Mass for Blessed Junipero Serra outside Washington’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Pope Is About Memory And Looking Forward
Pope Francis speaks often about memory and motion, the importance of remembering where you came from and setting off without fear to share the Gospel.