Archive for July 2, 2014
Religious leaders support law used in Hobby Lobby ruling
Religious leaders from several Christian churches and Jewish organizations have reaffirmed their “staunch support” for the federal religious freedom protections... Read more
Portland archdiocese consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima
Faithful from in and around Portland, Ore. filled St. Mary’s Cathedral to overflowing on June 28 for Archbishop Alexander Sample's... Read more
Revenge only perpetuates violence, Jerusalem bishop observes
In wake of escalating tensions between Israel and Palestine following the murder of three Israeli teens, Bishop William Shomali has... Read more
Former sex slaves to take part in South Korea Mass with Pope
A group of South Korean women who were used as sex slaves by the Japanese army during World War II... Read more
DC cardinal recalls faith of early US Catholics
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl exhorted the faithful to be “vigilant”... Read more
Wis. diocese clarifies stance on baptizing same-sex couples' babies
The Diocese of Madison, Wis. explained its response to same-sex couples who present children for baptism, welcoming sincere baptism requests... Read more
Cardinals council zeroes-in on Vatican management, finances
On the second of four days of meetings, the council of eight cardinals discussed the management of the Vatican State... Read more
Archbishop asks Okla. civic center to reconsider black mass
Just a few months after a black mass reenactment was planned – and then canceled – at Harvard University, another... Read more
Wave of religious freedom rulings follows Supreme Court decision
In the days following a Supreme Court ruling upholding religious freedom in the workplace, several lower courts have issued decisions... Read more
