Survey finds path to U.S. citizenship for migrants has majority support
By Rhina Guidos Though immigration remains a polemic topic in political circles, just 44% of Americans recently surveyed by the Public Religion Research Institute…
Catholic conferences support state measures to restrict abortion
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — As many state legislatures consider restrictive abortion measures in current legislative sessions, the Catholic conferences in these states are…
Xavier University of Louisiana receives bomb threats Feb. 1
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — On Feb. 1, Xavier University of Louisiana was among a group of several historically Black colleges and universities in…
In decisions, Breyer has opposed death penalty, supported right to abortion
By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — Justice Stephen Breyer is planning to retire at the end of the court’s term, according to a report first…
All urged to pray, work for ‘a post-Roe America’ that cherishes human life
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON — If Roe falls, “my hope is that we will come together and seize this opportunity to create a post-Roe…
Catholic Church, society must do more to overcome racism, says bishop
By Tony Gutiérrez PHOENIX — Imagining what the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., might say if he were alive today, retired Bishop Edward K….
Ukrainians are afraid, but hope in the power of prayer, archbishop says
By Cindy Wooden ROME — Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk of Kyiv-Halych, Ukraine, major archbishop of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, knows his people are frightened. “People…
Pope sets Jan. 26 as day of
prayer for peace in Ukraine
VATICAN CITY — Saying he was worried about Ukraine and how a possible Russian-Ukrainian conflict could spread, Pope Francis proclaimed Jan. 26 as a…
Pro-life marchers’ energy, enthusiasm is ‘palpable,’ says march official
By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON — One aspect of the annual March for Life that never changes is the loud cheering when the lead group,…
Poll: Majority support legal limits
on abortion, oppose taxpayer funding
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — A new Knights of Columbus/Marist Poll shows that 71% of Americans support legal limits on abortion and a majority…