Pope Francis has appointed Archbishop Christophe Pierre, papal nuncio to Mexico since 2007, to be the new apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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Catholic Astronauts: When They Go Into Space, They Don’t Leave Their Faith Behind
Prior to his first – and thus far only – mission into space in September 2013, astronaut Mike Hopkins completed the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults classes and became Catholic.
Local Bishop Objects To ND Award to Biden
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (CNS) – Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend said he disagreed with University of Notre Dame officials for honoring Vice President Joe Biden with the Laetare Medal for outstanding service to the Catholic Church and society.
Seattle Archdiocese Settles Clergy Abuse Cases for $9.1 Million
Eight women who were sexually abused as children by a former priest will receive $9.1 million in a legal settlement announced by the Archdiocese of Seattle, Wash.
Outrage Over New Regs on Abortion Pill
Pro-life advocates expressed dismay with new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines that effectively expand how pregnant women can use RU-486, a drug that induces abortion.
Court Searches for Way to Rule in Health Care Case
Immediately after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Zubik v. Burwell March 23 challenging the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement, the second-guessing began about how the court will rule.
Net-TV Documentary Will Be Screened at Vail Film Festival
NET-TV’s original documentary “Shelter in the City” has been accepted at the 13th Annual Vail Film Festival to take place April 7-10 in Vail, Colo. The entry marks the first time a NET-TV production will be featured at a major film festival.
Farewell to Mother Angelica
Actor Jim Caviezel pays his respects at the casket of Mother Angelica before her April 1 funeral Mass at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Ala
Supreme Court Seeks Details on Alternative Contraceptive Coverage
Less than a week after the Supreme Court heard oral arguments about the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive requirement, the court released an order requesting that additional briefs be submitted showing if and how contraceptive insurance coverage could be obtained by employees through their insurance companies without directly involving the religious employers objecting to this coverage.
New Archbishop in Minnesota
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda to head the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Coadjutor archbishop of Newark since 2013, Archbishop Hebda has been apostolic administrator of the Minnesota archdiocese since last June.