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Fight threats to religious freedom, bishops urge
WASHINGTON (CNS) — American Catholics must resist unjust laws “as a duty of citizenship and an obligation of faith,” a committee of the U.S. bishops said in a new statement on religious liberty.
Researcher uses ’exit poll’ to find why some Catholics leave the Church
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Church leaders should take to heart reasons why Catholics have left the Church, according to a priest who has conducted an “exit poll” of former Catholics.
10 years later: Nearly all dioceses’ abuse policies comply with safe environment
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Ten years after passing their “Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People,” the heads of nearly all U.S. dioceses are in full compliance with the 17-point document, according to recently completed audits.
Medical residents are new face of natural family planning
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — It was a month before she had to decide her specialty in medical school, and Brooke Jemelka found herself at a crossroads.
Titanic’s only voyage photographed by Jesuit seminarian on board
DUBLIN — Commemorations of the sinking of the Titanic 100 years ago will put the spotlight on a young Irish priest whose photographs are some of the only surviving images of life onboard the liner on its first and last voyage.
Corporal works of mercy bring our faith in Jesus to fullness in our lives
“For just as a body without a spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead” (James 2:26). These works of mercy flow from and back into our faith in Jesus Christ. Doing works of mercy is a manifestation of the Church’s commitment to social justice. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
If you invited the pope to dinner, what would you serve?
“If I had the chance to have the pope for dinner that would be great! He would really come all that way just to see me! I would serve a salad with crunchy lettuce and …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Benedictine who once starred with Elvis returns to screen
BETHLEHEM, Conn. — On Hollywood’s red carpet Feb. 26, the night of the 84th Academy Awards presentations, actress Michelle Williams was wearing Louis Vuitton. Cameron Diaz was wearing Victoria Beckham.
New U.S. health care law breaks principle of subsidiarity
The Supreme Court recently heard arguments around whether health care plan’s “universal mandate” is constitutional. Meanwhile, nearly everybody I know is “hearing arguments” about health care plan at the dinner table, during subway rides and on social media. (Columns)
Pope will fulfill mission entrusted to him
This week marked an important time for Pope Benedict XVI. On Monday he turned 85, making him the oldest pope we have had in about 100 years. Then on Thursday he celebrated the seventh anniversary of his election as pope. (Editorial)
