“The fetus has never violated a woman’s right to self-determination. Life is innate and is a dignity that no one can invade through any ideology,” Bishop Lee, chairman of the Committee for Life of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference...
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Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors
U.S. President Joe Biden should consult with his bishop or parish priest about his stance on abortion, Pope Francis said, adding that the primary concern of bishops should be pastoral care.
‘Jesus never promised us easy’
"This is happening in the dark, but it’s very much in public. And everyone should know about it."
Do findings of two new polls show the path where America is headed?
One poll, issued June 15, found a record rating: Fully half of the survey’s respondents said they believe the country’s moral values are “poor.” And if that’s not enough, another 37% rated America’s moral values as “only fair,”...
Mexican bishops call for day of prayer against crippling violence
“It will never be lawful or legal for civil authorities to surrender their responsibility for security and social peace, for which they have the power and legitimate use of force.”
Statement from the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on Ascension vandalism
"The Catholic Church remains firm in its support of mothers and preborn babies."
Survivor of monastery shooting says answer to violence is ‘to grow in love’
“God forgive me, I hope he’s in heaven,” Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert said about the man who entered Conception Abbey 20 years ago, pointed a semi-automatic MAK-90 rifle at him and fired twice.
DHS chief to migrants: Don’t give your money or lives to smugglers
“We have said repeatedly, and we continue to warn people, not to take the dangerous journey,” Mayorkas said July 3 during an appearance on “Face the Nation,” a Sunday news show on CBS.
Ojibwe artist’s beadwork selected for display at U.S. Embassy to Holy See
“It’s the highest honor,” said Gokey, 36, who lives and works in Inver Grove Heights, a suburb of the Twin Cities. “It’s so awesome. … The pope as a leader, he might actually lay eyes on my artwork.”
After shooting, cardinal urges unity to ‘build path to safety and peace’
“What should have been a peaceful celebration of our nation’s founding ended in unspeakable tragedy,” Cardinal Cupich said in a statement released hours after the tragedy by the archdiocese of Chicago.