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WASHINGTON (CNS) — Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback got emotional about international religious freedom in a news conference livestreamed July 27 from his home state.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The martyrdom of a French priest killed a year ago while celebrating Mass was an event that “has transformed me as a bishop,” Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of Rouen said.

Many of this year's new principals, coaches and athletic directors have roots in other Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Phoenix.

MANCHESTER, England (CNS) — Pope Francis is praying for the parents of Charlie Gard after a U.S. doctor told them nothing could be done to help their son.

Dispel the myths and learn the facts this Natural Family Planning Awareness Week.

Dcn. Thomas Coe who passed away July 9. He was 73.

The Catholic Press Association recognized the work and talent of various members of The Catholic Sun staff and Media Ministry, which is based at St. Mary’s in Chandler, but supports other diocesan events, for their design, writing and photography skills in 2016 at its Catholic Press Convention in Quebec City June 23.

"(The project) started out as a writing exercise because I teach creative writing. It turned out to be personal writing and ministry. I call it 'Heart and Soul Writing,'" she said.

Despite the scope of the problem, the Mother of Mercy team sees Philadelphia's opioid addiction crisis as an opportunity to manifest the restorative power of Christ's love.

Even with some relief at the federal level regarding religious freedom, Americans, Catholics especially, must continue to pray and be vigilant to protect these liberties at the state and local level, said Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo A. Nevares at the annual Fourth of July Mass.