In its tax overhaul, GOP includes a repeal of a rule that limits the political speech of churches in exchange for tax-exemption.
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U.S. bishops consultant on doctrine resigns after criticizing Pope Francis
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops responded quickly after the letter became public.
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Chicago archdiocese wins claim against false sex abuse allegations
Church officials in Chicago say that revelations regarding other fraudulent cases could be forthcoming, a prospect that both the archdiocese and victim advocates say will be a disservice to genuine victims.
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Seeking the Spirit in a secular age
From the open arms of “Who am I to judge?” to the strict boundaries of the Benedict Option, the question of how to be a church community is a prominent one for Christians in our secular age. The knot caused by the two kinds of answers commonly given to this question lies at the heart […]
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Women’s leadership institute at Villanova seeks gender equity for the common good
The institute will be not only as a place for women to gain leadership skills, but a place all people who care about gender equity can turn for assistance
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Catholic organizations among most effective groups still working in Puerto Rico
“We are the hands and feet of Jesus.”
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U.S. bishops urge Trump administration to extend protected status for Central Americans
Around 200,000 Salvadorans and 57,000 Hondurans have been residing in the United States for more than 15 years under Temporary Protected Status. But that status is set to expire in early 2018.
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Paul Ryan jabs Trump at Al Smith Dinner
At this year’s Al Smith Dinner, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan doled out the event’s trademark deprecating humor with zingers aimed at both sides of the aisle—and the White House.
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Paul Ryan makes jabs at Trump, Dolan and himself at Al Smith Dinner
“Everyone will report what happened here tonight differently,” Mr. Ryan joked.
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The Museum of the Bible is ultimately a leap of faith
An unprecedented ecumenical and interreligious cooperation is the museum’s greatest accomplishment.