Institute launches national committee aiming to protect religious freedom
byBy Dennis Sadowski Prominent leaders of the religious freedom movement introduced an organization they say will work to defend religious liberty and support political…
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What’s in a name: Catholic farmers weigh in on ‘bioengineered’ label
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture, effective Jan. 1, authorized replacing its “GMO” symbol — specifying the inclusion of a…
Praying weekly rosary at Planned Parenthood is ‘powerful,’ say students
byBy Dave Hrbacek HOPKINS, Minn. — Every Monday morning at 7:45 during the school year, a long line forms in the school office at…
Court blocks vaccine mandate for businesses, allows it for health workers
byBy Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Jan. 13 blocked a rule by the Biden administration that would have…
Indiana seminarians chop wood to help rural neighbors stay warm
byBy Sean Gallagher INDIANAPOLIS — What does a seminarian do to prepare for priestly ministry? Pray. Check. Take theology classes. Check. Minister in parishes,…
USCCB invites Catholics to take part in ‘9 Days for Life’ Jan. 19-27
byCatholic News Service WASHINGTON — The 10th annual “9 Days for Life” novena, sponsored by the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, takes place…
Pope: Synodality about listening to the Spirit, not a ‘majority consensus’
byBy Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The synodal process is a path of engagement that makes room for the Holy Spirit, and not…
New Jersey Catholic bishops decry passage of expansive new abortion law
byBy EmmaLee Italia TRENTON — In a joint statement Jan. 11, New Jersey’s Catholic bishops unequivocally condemned the Freedom of Reproductive Choice Act, an…
Poitier’s roles put civil rights issues on the big screen
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — For someone who was raised Catholic, Sidney Poitier left a mark on the Catholic world. Much of it has…
Pope, cardinal offer condolences to victims of Bronx fire that killed 17
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — Pope Francis issued condolences to families of those killed in an Jan. 9 apartment building blaze in the Bronx…