New FDA head criticized for role in expanding availability of abortion pill
byBy Julie Asher WASHINGTON — Pro-life leaders criticized the U.S. Senate’s Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as President Joe Biden’s commissioner of…
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Grant of $3.65 million will fund
network of institutes of Catholic thought
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By Laura Ieraci CHICAGO — A national network of institutes of Catholic thought will soon launch as part of a new $3.65 million grant,…
Love, protect the church
despite its faults, pope says
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By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY — The same love that gave St. Joseph the strength to protect Jesus and Mary must inspire Christians…
Research shows original congregations
of Sisters of Charity owned slaves
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By Dan Stockman New research from public records and congregation and diocesan archives has found that six congregations of the Sisters of Charity Federation…
Pope chooses theme for July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting…
Pope amends canons to give greater authority to bishops, conferences
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY — Saying he wanted to promote a “healthy decentralization” of some aspects of church life, Pope Francis made several…
Director says report shows
more dioceses establish foundations
to fund work of church
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By Christina Lee Knauss Despite fundraising challenges nationwide caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Catholic foundations continue to grow their role in helping the U.S….
New statement points to how companies can make a ‘just transition’
byBy Mark Pattison WASHINGTON — A new statement developed by the New York-based Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility lays out what it expects to…
Pope restructures the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — As part of ongoing measures to reform the Roman Curia, Pope Francis has approved restructuring the Congregation for…
Leave behind personal securities to follow God more closely, pope says
byBy Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY — A disciple of Jesus leaves behind worldly attachments and prejudices to follow God completely, Pope Francis said. Disciples…