COLUMBUS, Ohio (CNA)—Catholic leaders in Ohio stressed the need to replace the death penalty with mercy and spiritual conversion, following the execution of convicted child murderer Ronald Phillips. “The Catholic … Continued
LONDON (CNA)—As part of an increasing government crackdown on Internet pornography, U.K. porn sites will soon require users to provide proof of being at least 18 years old. The proposal … Continued
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CNA)—A prominent media priest who criticized Bishop Thomas Paprocki’s restatement of norms regarding church funerals “gets a lot wrong,” the bishop said in a response noting the importance … Continued
VATICAN CITY (CNA)—After a US neurologist determined that an experimental therapy could no longer potentially be of aid to a British baby born with a disabling medical condition, his parents … Continued
ST. LOUIS (Church Pop)—Pro-lifers lauded a bill that will restrict abortion access in Missouri, granting the state attorney general more power to prosecute violations, and requiring both stricter health codes … Continued
WASHINGTON (CNA)—Congress’ proposed federal budget will fail to provide for the basic needs of millions of America’s poor people, the U.S. bishops have said in a call for a morally … Continued
NEW YORK (CNA)—Why do people migrate in the first place? And what if there was a way we could address the international crisis better by going after the root problems? … Continued
WASHINGTON (CNA)—The U.S. bishops’ representative for domestic justice has asked Senators not to vote to repeal the current health care law unless they have an alternative in place that offers … Continued
DENVER (CNA)—The 50th anniversary of a historic statement that changed Catholic higher education in America represents both a cautionary tale and a chance to reflect on Catholic renewal, said Bishop … Continued
LOS ANGELES (CNA)—Too many young people are threatened with deportation because their parents brought them to the U.S. without documentation, and Congress needs to pass the Dream Act to help … Continued