The agreement ended a seven-year process of investigating the group and engaging in dialogue with its officers to ensure greater harmony with Church teaching.
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Two Sees Get Temporary Relief from ACA Mandate
A decision by Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito temporarily halted enforcement of the federal contraceptive mandate against Catholic Charities and other social service agencies in the dioceses of Pittsburgh and Erie.
Bible Museum Planned in the Nation’s Capital
On a gray and overcast morning in Washington, just a short walk from Capitol Hill, construction work began on a museum intended to promote engagement, education and discussion of the Bible.
Pittsburgh Drops Fees for Annulments
“I know that the fee has stood in the way for many who are in need of an annulment,” said a letter from Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh to Catholics in his diocese.
White House Easter Event Welcomes Cross-Section of Christians
Quoting Pope Francis and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Easter Prayer Breakfast, President Barack Obama observed that the celebration of Easter puts other concerns into context.
White House Announces Date of the Pope’s Visit
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will welcome Pope Francis to the White House on Sept. 23.
Court Protects Catholic Family-Run Business From Overreach of ObamaCare Mandate
A U.S. District Court in Denver issued a permanent injunction in favor of a Colorado-based heating and cooling company owned by a Catholic family.
Gays Still an Issue at St. Patrick’s Parades
For the first time in its history, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Manhattan, the nation’s oldest and biggest parade, allowed a gay contingent to march, alienating some Catholics and angering others who wanted more gay organizations to be included in the event. New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan was this year’s grand marshal, leading […]
Modern Candlemakers Still Light the Liturgy
Two companies – one in its original city factory and the other tucked away on New England farmland – practice an ancient craft and supply a key element to Easter liturgies across the country.
Chrism Mass Continues Ancient Church Practice
Some of the Church’s most ancient traditions and rituals are witnessed during Holy Week, including the preparation, blessing and distribution of oils central to the Catholic Church’s sacraments and rites.