A new survey has found that about 70% of American adults who describe themselves as religiously unaffiliated, the so-called “nones,” nevertheless believe in God or a higher power, and almost half of them (48%) describe themselves as spiritual.
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Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Oklahoma Death Row Inmate’s Appeal
The Supreme Court Jan. 22 agreed to hear an appeal from Oklahoma death row inmate Richard Glossip, who has long maintained his innocence. Glossip is backed by the state’s attorney general who has said he should not be executed because of errors made that prevented him from getting a fair trial.
Letter Signed By 18 Bishops Urges US to Redirect Military Spending to Fund Human Needs
At least 18 Catholic bishops have signed on to a call by PAX Christi USA for the U.S. government to redirect military spending to fund human need.
Even in Death, Louisiana Bishop Inspires Commitment to ‘Dreamers’
According to an official of the U.S. bishops’ conference, so much of the life of Bishop Mario Dorsonville of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana was devoted to the welfare of migrants, especially “Dreamers” who came to the U.S. as children, that the best tribute after his death would be to continue his work.
Six Haitian Nuns Kidnapped in Latest ‘Reign of Terror’ Blamed on Gangs
Church leaders around the world are pleading for the release of six women religious kidnapped in Haiti Jan. 19 and are urging the country’s government to crack down on gang violence.
USCCB Pro-Life Chair Reflects on Advocacy Amid Gains and Setbacks
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-life Activities took some time before the march got underway to speak with OSV about the continued importance of the March for Life a year and a half out from the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health which overturned Roe v. Wade and sent abortion policy back to the states.
The Diocese of Brooklyn’s Strong March for Life Message: ‘Pro-Life Love Begins With You’
Despite a steady wet-snowfall and temperatures hovering around freezing, Junior Nunez was awestruck by the scene and sea of people at his first March for Life rally, and said he hopes to attend many more in the years to come.
Pro-Life Marchers Vow to Help Women in Crisis Pregnancies
Thousands of pro-life advocates braved cold temperatures and falling snow Jan. 19 vowing to continue their fight against abortion and to show their determination to help women in crisis pregnancies.
Those Fighting Abortion ‘Must Bring Light to the Darkest Corners,’ Bishop Says at Prayer Vigil for Life
Before thousands of faithful gathered at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception for the opening Mass for the National Prayer Vigil for Life, Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, offered a reminder that much work remains to be done in advocating against abortion and to serve families in need.
Pro-Life Support Is Available for Couples Facing an Adverse Prenatal Diagnosis
The Texas woman who sought a court order for an exemption to the state’s abortion ban last December was a major news story across the country.