Articles by Matt Hadro
Here's why the US bishops are distressed about military spending
May 23, 2017 / 02:13 amLeading U.S. bishops have expressed serious concerns with President Donald Trump’s reported budget proposals for the 2018 fiscal year, noting among other fears that the proposals would decrease funding for diplomacy efforts while increasing military spending.
Pence to Notre Dame graduates: Bring values into the workplace
May 22, 2017 / 13:08 pmU.S. Vice President Mike Pence challenged University of Notre Dame graduates on Saturday to promote human dignity and the sanctity of life in the workplace.
Sanctions on Syria's military a good step, Christian advocate says
May 22, 2017 / 09:35 amThe United States House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that issues additional sanctions against supporters of Syria’s Assad regime, and those providing arms for the regime.
Despite pleas from bishops, immigration arrests soar in 2017
May 20, 2017 / 03:19 amImmigration arrests have risen sharply in 2017 compared to the previous year, after the Trump administration unveiled stricter immigration policies, which were decried by the U.S. bishops.
'We cannot rest' while Christians are being persecuted, advocates say
May 17, 2017 / 18:41 pmChristians around the world have been models of forgiveness amidst persecution, but Western Christians must support them, religious leaders insisted at a world summit last week.
Cardinal Mueller to graduates: 'Dare to be great'
May 17, 2017 / 14:01 pmWith God’s grace, you can accomplish great things, Cardinal Gerhard Mueller challenged young Catholics at Christendom College last weekend at their 2017 commencement ceremony.
Who is Callista Gingrich? The woman set to be the new Vatican ambassador
May 16, 2017 / 10:31 amPresident Donald Trump has chosen Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican, according to reports.
Trump administration expands pro-life Mexico City Policy
May 15, 2017 / 15:23 pmThe Trump administration on Monday announced that it would begin implementing an expanded Mexico City Policy, which pro-life leaders hailed as a key step to curtailing abortion funding.
North Korean defector: Despite horrific persecution, Christianity is growing
May 14, 2017 / 15:03 pmAlthough the North Korean government is doing everything it can to suppress Christianity, the faith continues to spread, said a defector and missionary who called for prayers and action to increase religious freedom in the country.
Latest migrant tragedy prompts call to address root problem
May 11, 2017 / 17:36 pmAfter hundreds more migrants perished last weekend in the deadly Mediterranean passage to Europe, one Catholic expert insisted that the root causes of migration need to be addressed.
Vice President Pence to persecuted Christians: 'We stand with you'
May 11, 2017 / 14:27 pmVice President Mike Pence on Thursday pledged his prayers and support for persecuted Christians around the globe, as well as members of other religions who are persecuted for their beliefs.
Trump nominee wrote on Catholic judges and the death penalty
May 10, 2017 / 23:00 pmAmong the newly announced federal judges selected by President Donald Trump is a Catholic law professor who once co-wrote a law review article on Catholic judges sitting over death penalty cases.
Science, compassion, adoption – why Mike Pence says 'life is winning' in America
May 4, 2017 / 17:39 pm“Life is winning in America,” U.S. Vice President Mike Pence told attendees at a pro-life gala on Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C.
Despite pro-life provisions, healthcare bill raises serious concerns
May 4, 2017 / 16:27 pmThe House passed a repeal of the Affordable Care Act and a replacement health care bill on Thursday, but one bishop warned that the new bill poses serious problems for the vulnerable.
Trump's executive order hailed as critical, but just a 'first step'
May 4, 2017 / 12:00 pmReligious freedom advocates credited President Donald Trump with taking a “first step” toward protecting religious freedom with an executive order he signed on Thursday, but stressed that there is still more work to be done.
Why a spike in religious hate crimes should worry all of us
May 3, 2017 / 14:20 pmCivic and religious leaders this week addressed a disturbing rise in religious hate crimes in recent years, especially harassment and violence perpetrated against Jews, Muslims, and Sikhs.
'Thank you': DC cardinal to fallen police officers, first responders
May 2, 2017 / 16:33 pmAt a Mass on Tuesday, the archbishop of Washington, D.C. thanked law enforcement officers and first responders for putting themselves in harm’s way for the betterment of society.
What Catholics like and dislike in the new spending bill
May 2, 2017 / 14:26 pmA massive spending package to be voted on by Congress has drawn applause for continuing foreign aid spending, but also concern at its proposal to keep funding Planned Parenthood.
Dozens of lawmakers press Trump for religious freedom protection
May 1, 2017 / 15:30 pmMore than 50 members of Congress have written President Donald Trump asking for a broad executive order that protects religious freedom.
In Trump's first 100 days, Catholics find a mixed bag
Apr 29, 2017 / 04:27 amCatholic leaders have found cause for both praise and concern after the first 100 days of Donald Trump’s presidency.