Deaf priest works to help others understand deafness as a culture
Father Min Seo Park, one of fewer than two dozen deaf priests worldwide, thinks deafness is hardly a disability and is working to help others realize that as well.
Activists see temporary stop of federal executions as a starting point
Activists who oppose the death penalty said the Justice Department's temporary stop of federal executions is a step in the right direction, but not enough.
Really getting to know Jesus should lead to amazement, pope says
Reciting the Angelus prayer July 4 with visitors in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis gave his usual reflection on the day's Gospel reading and announced a September trip to Hungary and Slovakia, but did not mention that he was about to go to the hospital for surgery.
Pope out of bed, walking after surgery at Rome hospital
The second morning after undergoing colon surgery, Pope Francis was continuing to recover well and, after a restful night, he had breakfast, read the newspapers and got out of bed to walk, the Vatican press office said July 6.
Vatican indicts Cardinal Becciu, former officials involved in London deal
In an unprecedented move, Vatican prosecutors have indicted 10 individuals and entities, including Cardinal Angelo Becciu, former prefect of the Congregation for Saints' Causes, on charges ranging from embezzlement to money laundering and abuse of office.
Gomez: On July 4, let’s also honor missionaries’ role in nation’s founding
As the nation' celebrates its independence on the Fourth of July, Americans should recall the country's "other founding" by the missionaries who, beginning in the 1500s, came to proclaim "the love of Jesus Christ to Indigenous peoples," said Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez.
House members urge Biden to restore Hyde Amendment to budget proposals
Proposing a budget without the Hyde Amendment "is an affront to the majority of Americans who do not want their tax dollars funding abortion on demand resulting in the death of children in the womb," 172 members of the U.S. House said in a July 1 letter to President Joe Biden.
Poll: Most oppose unrestricted abortion access in late stages of pregnancy
Just a third of Americans overall say abortion should be legal in most or all cases in the second trimester of a woman's pregnancy and just 19% overall say this should be the case in the third trimester.
Over 500 turn out to pray for America during Independence Day Mass and Rosary
About 500 people gathered on the eve of the nation’s 245th birthday to pray for America and her future as a republic under God during the annual Independence Day Mass and Rosary for America at St. Thomas the Apostle Church Saturday, July 3.
Dolan: Religious freedom is a human right and ‘essential’ to human dignity
The University of Notre Dame observed the conclusion of Religious Freedom Week in the U.S. with a Religious Liberty Summit June 28-29 that invited ecumenical leaders and scholars from around the nation to discuss the various challenges to religious liberty.
