Articles by Matt Hadro
Supreme Court doesn't tip hand: asks tough questions of both sides in marriage case
Apr 28, 2015 / 14:15 pmU.S. Supreme Court justices asked tough questions of both plaintiffs and respondents at oral arguments on Tuesday in a possibly landmark marriage case that will probably be decided in June.
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
Apr 27, 2015 / 15:28 pmThere is no legal right to “gay marriage” in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not bypass the democratic process and redefine marriage for all 50 states.
A shepherd who smelled like his sheep – Chicago faithful pay final respects to Cardinal George
Apr 25, 2015 / 04:42 amAs Cardinal Francis George of Chicago was laid to rest Thursday, religious and lay members of the archdiocese revered him as a caring shepherd who wouldn’t let cancer get in the way of his ministry.
Leader, son, friend: Cardinal George remembered through the eyes of his superior
Apr 24, 2015 / 03:23 amA strong leader, yet humble. Approachable, yet not preoccupied with a desire to be liked. A high-ranking prelate and intellectual powerhouse, yet a friend to the poor who embraced the sufferings in his own life.
Marriage march in DC expects diverse, wide-ranging support
Apr 23, 2015 / 02:53 amPeople from a variety of faiths and backgrounds will unite in Washington, D.C., April 25 to uphold marriage as the union of a man and a woman in the third annual March for Marriage.
International religious freedom bill hopes to fight terrorism, promote security
Apr 19, 2015 / 15:45 pmA bill boosting promotion of religious freedom abroad could deter terror groups like ISIS, protect vulnerable minorities and foster global security, advocates say.
Don't thwart nuclear agreement with Iran, bishop warns Congress
Apr 14, 2015 / 03:03 amThe head of the U.S. Bishops' international peace committee supports the new framework for Iran's nuclear program and is asking the U.S. Congress not to “undermine” the deal.
Do we really understand Boko Haram?
Apr 6, 2015 / 23:04 pmBoko Haram gained notoriety last April, by kidnapping some 300 girls from a boarding school in northeast Nigeria. But the militant Islamist group had been active in the country for years, killing thousands since 2009.
Everyone but churches can use NYC schools – will the mayor do anything about it?
Mar 30, 2015 / 15:40 pmChurches using New York City public school facilities for worship services are in limbo after the Supreme Court declined to review their case against a city prohibition on their doing so.
With #BringBackOurGirls no longer trending, Nigerians aghast at 'inaction' from donors
Mar 30, 2015 / 01:08 amAlmost a year after the terror group Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian school girls, humanitarian workers are fighting what they call global inaction in the face of the humanitarian crisis.
Tears for Farkhunda: Catholics join fury over savage killing of Afghan woman
Mar 25, 2015 / 10:57 amAfter last week’s horrific mob killing of a young woman in Afghanistan, Catholics are calling for a re-dedication to religious liberty and human rights worldwide.
More Jews are leaving Europe and it's worse than you might think
Mar 25, 2015 / 03:13 amIt may not be 1941, but Hitler’s dream of a “Jew-free Europe” is taking shape, and it’s time for the world to take notice, say human rights advocates.
Reclaiming the human figure – art exhibit uses body, form to evangelize
Mar 24, 2015 / 03:25 amCan a portrait of a human face evangelize? Curators of a brand-new traveling art exhibit answer a resounding “Yes.”
Pope Francis reaches to Catholic Charities to tap new DC bishop
Mar 20, 2015 / 16:48 pmWith a background in Hispanic ministry and service at Catholic Charities, the newly announced auxiliary bishop of Washington, D.C. hopes to help people turn their faith into action.
With laws set to threaten religious liberty in DC, Senate is last legal hope
Mar 19, 2015 / 16:11 pmWith religious freedom under assault in the U.S. capital, the Archdiocese of Washington is rallying behind its “only legislative recourse” left.
March Madness? Put aside that fifth bracket and tackle Church teaching, bishop urges
Mar 18, 2015 / 01:04 amMany challenges to families need addressing today, including perhaps too much attention given to college basketball’s “March Madness,” and not enough to studying Church teaching.
Two years into papacy, Francis continues path set in first moments
Mar 13, 2015 / 15:31 pmThe infant moments of Francis’ papacy deeply signified what his future mission would be like, reflected Catholics who were present for his election two years ago.
Bishops push for religious freedom protections in adoption, foster care
Mar 12, 2015 / 10:21 amWith increasing pressure on adoption and foster care agencies to act against their religious beliefs, the U.S. bishops are pushing for legislation to protect them.
Don't kill the disabled – Maryland lawmakers warned against assisted suicide bill
Mar 11, 2015 / 15:55 pmA physician-assisted suicide bill in Maryland preys on those who are vulnerable or disabled, and promotes suicide as an acceptable solution to life’s problems, said critics testifying before the state’s lawmakers.
An exodus with little hope – report finds crisis of unaccompanied minors fleeing Syria
Mar 10, 2015 / 16:01 pmThe countries neighboring Syria are swamped with millions of refugees from its civil war which creates special risks for young children, according to a new report by the U.S. bishops.