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In Philippines, brutal drug war prompts Catholic outcry
Catholic leaders have spoken out against a drug war that has left thousands dead, and the Philippines' new president is... Read more
Boston Catholics are at the forefront of the fight against pot
The Church in Boston is asking voters in Massachusetts to reject the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state next... Read more
California bishops: Legalizing marijuana hurts kids, the poor
When it comes to legalizing marijuana in California, the risks to children, teens and the poor are just too great,... Read more
As drug war darkens, Filipino cardinal sheds light with rehab centers
As the Philippines' controversial drug war rages on, Catholic parishes are working with local government to provide drug rehab and... Read more
As Philippines drug war escalates, bishops call for justice
Amid President Rodrigo Duterte's fierce war against the underworld of drugs in the Philippines, the country's bishops are rallying with... Read more
Spike in opioid-linked deaths demands action, Mass. bishops say
There’s a major increase in opioid-related deaths in Massachusetts – and it demands an urgent response, said the state’s Catholic... Read more
Young people are smoking more pot than ever – and why that's a bad thing
When Amendment 64 legalized the sale of recreational marijuana to anyone over the age of 21 in Colorado, Dr. Christopher... Read more
Legalizing pot erodes communities, panel warns
Efforts in several states to legalize recreational marijuana use poses serious harm to individuals as well as to communities that... Read more
NY sex trafficking ring busted days before Super Bowl
Members of a sex trafficking and drug ring centered in New York City were arrested after the group advertised “party... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of... Read more
Chilean archbishop tells addicts that recovery is possible
During a visit to the St. Joaquin Rehabilitation Center in Santiago, Chile, Archbishop Ricardo Ezzati told those struggling to break... Read more
