When Gov. Kate Brown signed Oregon's new minimum wage into law March 2, Oregon became the first state in the country to put in place a tiered system that makes the minimum wage different for rural vs. urban areas.
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Capitalism needs infusion of virtue for the common good, cardinal says
By using the tools of capitalism and the market effectively and ethically, the world can reach "full human flourishing and sustainable development," said Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and...
Bishops says South Africans need ‘candid conversation on racism’
South Africa's bishops have asked all priests and parishioners to commit themselves to "a candid conversation on racism and its manifestations," adding that they "realize that this is not an easy conversation, one that many of us...
Toronto, Ottawa prelates call faithful to action against euthanasia
The Catholic archbishops in two of Canada's largest English-speaking dioceses stepped up their campaign against euthanasia and assisted suicide, calling the faithful to action.
Give fragments of life, not doctrine, says preacher of Curia retreat
Jesus' call to be the salt of the earth is a reminder to his disciples to preach hope and life and not be wrapped up in dogmatic conundrums, a Servite priest told the pope and Vatican officials.
Birmingham conference examines depth of black-white divide in U.S.
Religious leaders, civic leaders and community members came together March 3-4 for a conference on "Black & White in America: How Deep the Divide?" in Birmingham.
Former first lady Nancy Reagan dies; anti-drug effort a signature cause
Nancy Reagan, who became first lady of the United States in January 1981 following husband Ronald Reagan's victory in the 1980 presidential election, made her anti-drug campaign a signature effort of her eight-year tenure as...
Catholic Extension features ‘nuns who rock’ on website, in social media
Dominican Sister Gabriella Williams in the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, gives her heart and soul to her ministry with migrant field workers, hourly laborers and their families living in trailer parks in California's...
Notre Dame to honor Biden and Boehner with 2016 Laetare Medal
With public confidence in government "at historic lows" and cynicism "high," the University of Notre Dame will present its 2016 Laetare Medal to two public servants known for "their leadership, civility and dedication to our...
El pecado nos enceguece, pero la confesión nos sana, dice el papa
Ármense de valor y vayan a confesarse, huyan del egoísmo y del pecado y regresen hacia Dios durante este Año de la Misericordia, le exhortó el papa Francisco a la gente que había asistido a una ceremonia de penitencia de la...