On Jan. 13 Francis delivered his first annual address to the Vatican diplomatic corps.
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Push for Permanent Funding Prohibition: Catholic leaders support ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’
At hearing, Catholic leaders call ‘No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act’ “long overdue.”
Pope Francis Names 19 New Cardinals: Six are from Latin America
Pope Francis named 19 new cardinals, including the archbishops of Westminster and Quebec and six men from his home region of Latin America, and announced a consistory for their formal induction into the College of Cardinals on Feb. 22. The selection of new cardinals does not include a prelate from t
‘War on Poverty’ at 50: Anniversary sparks renewed commitment
New coalition will educate, innovate and act to reduce poverty in communities across the US.
Alternatives to Mexico Drug War?: U.S. Bishops Support Changes in U.S. Aid Focus
Calling an overemphasis on military responses “counterproductive,” the bishops who chair the domestic and international peace and justice committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged Secretary of State John Kerry to examine the funds and priorities of the coordinated effor
Cardinal Reports Progress in Reform of Legionaries: New constitution is drafted
Congregation seeks to overcome the moral and administrative legacy of disgraced founder.
Chicago Archdiocese to Release Documents on Past Child Sex Abuse: Files pertain to documents 30 accused priests
30 archdiocesan priests have been accused of abusing minors at in past years, most before 1988.
Central Africa Conflict Not Religious: Local bishops say crisis mischaracterized
Bishops in the Central African Republic say the crisis has been mischaracterized.
Peace Activist Leaves the Jesuits: John Dear ‘declines’ to return, continues ministry
John Dear ‘declines’ to return to the order, but says he will continue his ministry.
Emergency Unemployment Benefits to Resume?: A path through Congress emerges
The Senate rounded up 60 votes on Jan. 7 to ward off a potential filibuster on a bill that would resume the federal payment of emergency unemployment benefits. The Senate has yet to vote on the bill, and leaders in the Republican-controlled House have said they would not consider it until savings we
