Court: Catholic school has right to hire staff who uphold church doctrine
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit in Chicago said July 28 that a Catholic high school in Indianapolis and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis have a constitutional right to hire staff who will uphold their core religious teachings.
Pope says residential-school policy was part of ‘genocide’ plan
The planned destruction of the families, languages, cultures and traditions of the Indigenous communities of Canada through the residential school system was "genocide," Pope Francis said.
Greed for wealth is behind wars, conflicts, pope says
Unbridled greed for wealth and possessions is a sickness that is the driving force behind wars and conflicts in the world, Pope Francis said.
Stop the war in Ukraine and negotiate, pope says
The only reasonable way to address the suffering of Ukrainians is to stop fighting and negotiate, Pope Francis said.
Biden continues construction along parts of border wall started by Trump
Some border residents and organizations are speaking out against the Biden administration after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security revealed plans to fill in gaps of a border wall to keep migrants out near Yuma, Arizona.
Church unity threatened by ideology, pope tells Jesuits in Canada
The unity of the Catholic Church's bishops is fundamental in correcting past wrongs and in confronting challenges today, Pope Francis said.
Quo vadis? Pope revitalizes ancient theologian’s rules as a timely guide
When Pope Francis gave his first full-length interview after his election in 2013, he was asked about the importance of the church providing solid points of reference in a rapidly changing world. The new pope pulled out his thumb-worn breviary and read out a Latin quote from a fifth-century French monk.
HHS proposal replaces medical ethics with transgender ideology, critics say
Proposed federal regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act will mean "woke" political correctness will trump medical and ethical considerations, likely exacerbating a nursing and physician shortage in the U.S.
Vin Scully, legendary Dodgers announcer and lifelong Catholic, dies at 94
Legendary broadcaster Vin Scully, best known for his 67 seasons calling games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles Aug. 2. He was 94.
Be authentic, not self-centered, pope tells young people
When united with Christ, young men and women can live a meaningful life devoid of the egotistical and narcissistic nature of today's culture, Pope Francis said.
