New Hampshire bans death penalty
Catholics play key role in the outcome.
Missouri could be first state without an abortion facility
St. Louis archbishop says state's lawmakers "have taken a giant step forward for the pro-life movement."
Pope Francis denies knowing McCarrick allegations
In an open letter published in August, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, who served as nuncio to the United States from 2011 to 2016, claimed he told the pope of the allegations in 2013.
Pope: 'Startling' inaction on climate change must end
Pope Francis said that the current climate crisis is "caused by a confusion of our moral ledger with our financial ledger."
Archbishop 'disappointed' by passage of confession bill
The bill as passed by the California senate now protects the seal of the confessional -- except in cases where a priest is hearing another priest's confession or in cases where a priest is hearing the confession of a co-worker.
Commercial surrogacy appears likely to pass in New York state
New York is one of only three states, alongside Louisiana and Michigan, that bans commercial surrogacy outright.
New archbishop of Washington: Don't lose your faith
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory stressed that "our recent sorrow and shame do not define us."
Archbishop: Confession bill not the answer
Legislation "would order priests to disclose information they might hear in confession concerning the sexual abuse of minors."
Police search Diocese of Dallas for abuse files
Search is part of an ongoing investigation of sexual abuse allegations into six current or former priests.
Pro-life leaders applaud Alabama abortion bill
If the bill becomes law, Alabama will have the most restrictive abortion law in the country.
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops call Pope's order on abuse "a blessing"
Cardinal DiNardo says it will empower the Church everywhere to bring predators to justice, no matter what rank they hold in the Church.
Catholic officials call for action after Colorado school shooting
Shooting inside a charter school near Denver left one teenager dead and eight other students wounded.
Georgia governor signs heartbeat bill, restricting state abortions
Current state law allows abortions up to the 20th week of pregnancy.
Rev. Matthew H. Frisoni named new Judicial Vicar of Albany Diocese
Father Frisoni succeeds Father James I. Donlon, who is retiring from full-time active ministry.
Pope: Nations stirring up nationalism betray their mission
The Catholic Church, the pope said, has always promoted love and respect for one's nation and cultures.
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