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.
Pope asks for local events coinciding with World Meeting of Families 2022
Pope Francis has asked dioceses around the world to make it possible for every family to participate in the World Meeting of Families by holding local celebrations during the gathering in Rome June 22-26, 2022.
Vatican, medical associations look at ways to promote vaccination
The discovery of vaccines is "one of the greatest achievements of modern medicine," but the global community is facing the dual challenges of giving everyone access to them and overcoming "vaccine hesitancy," especially when it is based on false information, said the Pontifical Academy for Life and the World Medical Association.
When faith, science work together, people come closer to truth, pope says
When scientists share their data and dialogue with experts in other fields, including religion, they contribute to the search for a holistic truth that promotes the common good and, therefore, promotes peace, Pope Francis said.
Washington parish backs cardinal’s concerns on drafting Communion document
A Catholic parish in Washington frequented by President Joe Biden has expressed disappointment with a June vote by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops to begin drafting a document on the Eucharist.
Bishops support investigation of former U.S. residential schools
In response to a late June announcement, the United States will be conducting an investigation of former federally funded boarding schools to search for graves of Native American children, a spokesperson for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said June 28 the bishops will "look for ways to be of assistance."
Lebanon must not be left prey to ‘unscrupulous interests,’ pope says
After a day of prayer and reflection with Lebanon's Christian leaders, Pope Francis urged political leaders in the country to set aside partisan interests that have devastated the country.
Florida Catholics find comfort in rosary as search continues amid rubble
Following the sudden collapse of a multistory building with people trapped inside, many Catholics around South Florida have fled to a common refuge: the comforting presence of Mary.
