The bill allows organizations and individuals “with sincerely held religious beliefs to remove themselves from actions in direct violation of their faith.”
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Website details the life of Father Stanley Rother, who will soon be beatified
The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City has opened a website detailing the life, as well as steps toward sainthood, of Father Stanley Rother.
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Latin American bishops condemn violence in Venezuela
Weeks of large-scale street demonstrations have led to violent clashes with police, leaving nearly 40 people dead and drawing international condemnation.
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Americans “don’t worship government, we worship God,” Trump says at Liberty commencement
Trump, who received an honorary law degree at Liberty’s commencement, said he was making good on his promises.
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Trump plans to discuss religious freedom, human trafficking with Pope Francis
In addition to a stop at the Vatican, the president’s first overseas trip will include stops in Saudi Arabia and Israel, home to holy sites of Islam and Judaism.
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Texas ‘anti-sanctuary’ law erodes immigrants’ trust of police, bishops say
The Catholic bishops said the Texas law “does not help peace officers build trust with the migrant community.”
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Minnesota bishop denies coercing abuse victim to remain silent
The Diocese of Crookston issued the statement in response to a lawsuit filed that day against the bishop and the diocese.
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Trump firing of Comey possibly worse than Watergate, says former Nixon prosecutor
“It’s hard for me to credit that the president is now vigorously acting in Hillary Clinton’s interest,” says Philip Lacovara.
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Pope Francis: The death penalty is a “mortal sin” and “inadmissible”
Faith is a journey guided by the Holy Spirit, who helps the church grow in understanding the sinful nature of once-accepted practices like slavery and the death penalty, Pope Francis said.
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Catholic groups will divest from coal, oil and gas to fight climate change
Nine Catholic organizations from around the world have announced they are divesting their savings from coal, oil and gas companies in a joint bid to fight climate change.