Articles by Matt Hadro
A brief history of the Catholic Church's fight against racism
Aug 23, 2017 / 02:02 amCatholic bishops from around the country recently condemned the white nationalism at rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Bishops disappointed as Trump administration ends migration program for minors
Aug 22, 2017 / 23:01 pmAfter the Trump administration ended a parole program for young migrants from Central America, the head of the U.S. bishops’ migration committee expressed his disappointment.
Planned Parenthood investigator claims victory in Washington State appeal
Aug 17, 2017 / 14:49 pmLawyers for Planned Parenthood investigator David Daleiden claimed a victory on Wednesday as the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court sent back a lower court's ruling against him.
US State Department recognizes ISIS genocide in religious freedom report
Aug 15, 2017 / 15:57 pmReligious freedom advocates were heartened by the State Department recognizing in its annual religious freedom report released Tuesday the genocide of Christians by the Islamic State.
Bishops across US condemn racism after white supremacist rally in Charlottesville
Aug 14, 2017 / 09:59 amWith deadly violence following a rally of white supremacists this past weekend in Charlottesville, Va., bishops throughout the nation denounced racism and racist ideologies.
Aleppo's Melkite archbishop looks to rebuild city from the ashes
Aug 10, 2017 / 23:03 pmAfter the Syrian city of Aleppo lost over half its Christian population during the conflict among government forces and various rebel groups, its Melkite archbishop is determined to rebuild from the ashes.
A theologian's take on how to avoid conflict with North Korea
Aug 10, 2017 / 10:08 amDialogue and prudent actions to uphold international resolutions are key to maintaining peace amid rising tensions between North Korea and the international community, one theologian said.
What it's like to be a missionary in North Korea
Aug 9, 2017 / 05:17 amWhat can a missionary in North Korea do to preach the Gospel in a Communist dictatorship? Simply care for the sick patients he is there to help, says one priest in that situation.
Planned Parenthood investigators appeal case to US Supreme Court
Aug 8, 2017 / 09:33 amDavid Daleiden, the undercover journalist behind the 2015 Planned Parenthood videos, has appealed to the US Supreme Court for the release of more undercover footage from National Abortion Federation conventions.
Why the Knights of Columbus will resettle Iraqi Christians
Aug 4, 2017 / 13:55 pmThe urgency of the problems facing displaced Iraqi Christians has driven a new campaign by the Knights of Columbus to resettle an entire village in their homes, says a spokesman for the Knights.
Knights of Columbus 'modernize' Fourth Degree uniforms
Aug 3, 2017 / 13:56 pmThe classic ceremonial hats and capes of Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus that you may have seen at Mass or at parish events will now be getting a major alteration.
What a missionary to North Korea told the Knights of Columbus convention
Aug 2, 2017 / 14:20 pmService to the poor on the peripheries of society was a theme of the 2017 Knights of Columbus States Dinner held Tuesday evening in St. Louis.
Knights of Columbus to raise $2 million to rebuild Iraqi town
Aug 2, 2017 / 09:10 amThe Knights of Columbus on Tuesday announced it will raise and donate $2 million to re-settle Iraqi Christian families displaced by the Islamic State in their home town of Karemlesh on the Nineveh Plain.
Catholic group fighting HHS mandate disappointed exemption still unissued
Aug 1, 2017 / 14:02 pmAfter the US Department of Justice did not drop its appeal of a contraceptive mandate lawsuit by the Catholic Benefits Association on Monday, the group expressed its disappointment.
As Senate health care bill fails, pro-lifers vow to continue fighting
Jul 29, 2017 / 02:02 amAfter attempts to block abortion funding in health care failed with the demise of the Senate’s health care bill early Friday morning, pro-life leaders vowed to keep fighting.
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good
Jul 27, 2017 / 15:37 pmAfter President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender could not serve in the U.S. military, theologians and bioethics experts voiced support for the policy change.
Former Senator Sam Brownback tapped for religious freedom ambassador
Jul 27, 2017 / 07:45 amGov. Sam Brownback of Kansas (R) on Wednesday was nominated by President Donald Trump to be the next Ambassador at-Large for International Religious Freedom.
Families of Iran's prisoners beg Congress to advocate for their release
Jul 26, 2017 / 15:29 pmFamily members of American citizens imprisoned in Iran pleaded with members of Congress on Tuesday to advocate for their safe release.
As vote looms, here's what bishops think about Trump's border wall
Jul 26, 2017 / 14:40 pmAs Congress prepares to vote on whether to fund the further construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, bishops of dioceses along both sides of the border have been outspoken against such a policy.
As Senate health care vote nears, will pro-life provisions be included?
Jul 24, 2017 / 23:08 pmAs the Senate prepares to vote later today to begin the process of repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, pro-life leaders are working to ensure pro-life language is included in the final version of the bill voted on.