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8 Republican senators sign letter opposing military draft for women in defense proposal
“Never in our history have women been forced to register for the draft,” the senators wrote. Read more
UK leaders hit back at plan to introduce assisted suicide
Catholic leaders in the U.K. have hit back at plans to introduce assisted suicide in England and Wales in a... Read more
Arthur Gregg, Catholic convert and first Black lieutenant general in U.S. Army, dies at 96
Arthur James Gregg, a convert to the Catholic faith who was the first Black American to achieve the rank of... Read more
U.S. military disavows presentation that described National Right to Life as ‘terrorist group’
A photo circulating on social media this week purported to show a PowerPoint slide as part of a presentation delivered... Read more
Amid chaplain shortage, military archdiocese appoints new vocations director
The Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, has appointed a new interim vocations director to focus on recruiting more Catholic... Read more
White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza
Spokesman John Kirby said the White House is confident that the Israelis “are not making the slaughter, torture, and rape... Read more
Military archbishop: Pray for our veterans on Veterans Day
In recognition of Veterans Day, Archbishop Timothy Broglio is calling for prayers for the service members who have fought to... Read more
Republicans seek to end military’s COVID vaccine mandate by holding up defense bill
A number of Republicans are threatening to hold up the NDAA’s passage until Congress requires the DoD to reverse its... Read more
Archbishop: Despite cause’s setback, Capodanno’s example is ‘uplifting for the whole Church’
A Sept. 6 Mass marking the 55th anniversary of the death of Servant of God Vincent Capodanno took place just... Read more
Pope Francis thanks army brigade for protecting pilgrims to the Vatican
Pope Francis said he hoped the soldiers' time in Rome was spiritually fruitful. Read more
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Archbishop Broglio: Military ‘largest single source’ of vocations to priesthood
The archbishop of the Archdiocese for the Military Services says that the military is the “largest single source of vocations... Read more
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Military chaplains embrace God’s call: ‘This is where God wants me’
Two military chaplains are embracing their vocation to serve God by ministering to those who serve their country. Read more
Marriage enrichment initiative geared toward military couples
A global marriage ministry is launching a new initiative to provide resources, encouragement and enrichment opportunities for military couples in... Read more
Papal All Souls' Day Mass will be at cemetery for American war dead
Pope Francis will visit on Thursday an Italian cemetery for American personnel killed in World War II, where he will... Read more
Transgender military ban applauded for respecting biology, the common good
After President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that persons identifying as transgender could not serve in the U.S. military, theologians... Read more
Here's why the US bishops are distressed about military spending
Leading U.S. bishops have expressed serious concerns with President Donald Trump’s reported budget proposals for the 2018 fiscal year, noting... Read more
Religious Christmas carols to be allowed in veterans' hospitals
New clarifications about Department of Veterans Affairs rules have resolved a dispute about religious Christmas carols, gifts and displays in... Read more
A journey of pain and healing: one US Marine's prayer at Lourdes
After nearly losing his life in combat nine years ago, retired U.S. Marine Paul McQuigg journeyed to Lourdes with his... Read more
Military archbishop stresses faithful ministry for chaplains
In ministering to gay individuals, Catholic chaplains must share Christ’s love and mercy, without being forced to condone same-sex relationships,... Read more
Report sees new hostility to religion in US military policy
The Family Research Council has reported a “growing hostility” to religion in the U.S. armed forces, including “concerted efforts to... Read more
