Catholic News Service

A group of doctors, backed by the American Academy of Medical Ethics, had sued to suspend the law while their challenge proceeded.

Faith leaders called on their parishes to take offerings to support flood victims in Louisiana.

The religious leaders noted that most of those killed are “small-time and poor people.”

The Catholic bishops are strongly opposed.

“The strong faith, kindness and generosity of the people in the Diocese of Dallas surpassed all of my expectations.”

“Protests are certainly the right of every American, but violence such as looting, burning is never tolerated.”

Thousands were driven from their homes after a slow-moving tropical storm system dumped nearly 2 feet of rain on southern Louisiana

“The report is an affirmation of those in our community who have long criticized the policing strategies and practices of the [police] department,” Archbishop Lori said.

I don’t use it to pray before a competition. I’ll just pray normally to myself, but I have it there in case.”