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In death penalty discussion, bishops emphasize human dignity, mercy

The Catholic Church's opposition to the death penalty stems from its view on the sacredness of human life and the value of mercy, said U.S. bishops in a roundtable discussion about capital punishment Oct. 10.

10/11/19

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service

Two auxiliary bishops named for New York

Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Edmund J. Whalen, vicar for clergy for the Archdiocese of New York, and Msgr. Gerardo J. Colacicco, a parish pastor in Millbrook, New York, as auxiliary bishops for the New York Archdiocese.

10/10/19

Catholic News Service

Supreme Court divided over federal protections for LGBT employees

On the second day of the Supreme Court's new term, a divided court Oct. 8 heard oral arguments from three cases concerning protections for gay, lesbian and transgender employees under Title VII of the Civil Rights Acts.

10/10/19

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service
Bishops urge court not to redefine 'sex' in civil rights law

The chairmen of three U.S. bishops' committees have urged the U.S. Supreme Court not to redefine "sex" in civil rights law, arguing this would change the definition of "a fundamental element of humanity that is the basis of the family and would threaten religious liberty."More

10/9/19

By JULIE ASHER | Catholic News Service

Bishops to vote for USCCB president, vice president at fall assembly

The current president, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, and the current vice president, Archbishop Gomez, will complete their terms at this meeting. More

10/9/19

Catholic News Service

Project Rachel founder to receive Evangelium Vitae Medal

The University of Notre Dame's de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture will award its 2020 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal to Vicki Thorn, founder of the post-abortion healing ministry Project Rachel.More

10/8/19

Catholic News Service

Justice is 'a divine characteristic' of God, Archbishop Gregory says at Red Mass

The annual Mass, traditionally held on the Sunday before the Supreme Court opens its term on the first Monday of October, invokes God's blessings and guidance on those responsible for the administration of justice as well as on all public officials.More

10/7/19

Mark Zimmerman | Catholic News Service

Supreme Court agrees to take up Louisiana abortion case

The Supreme Court announced Oct. 4, just three days before it begins its new term, that it will add an abortion case to its docket.More

10/4/19

By CAROL ZIMMERMANN | Catholic News Service

Court urged to hear abortion cases and overturn Roe

A group of national pro-life leaders gather outside the Supreme Court Oct. 2 to release a petition bearing 250,000 signatures that calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 1973 Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions.More

10/4/19

Catholic News Service

Catholic Charities to award $1 million for innovative anti-poverty efforts

Catholic Charities USA has unveiled a $1 million award program that officials hope will lead to innovative efforts to address poverty.More

9/27/19

DENNIS SADOWSKI | Catholic News Service

Bishop Seitz: treat migrants as Jesus would be treated

EL PASO, Texas — At the start of a week focused on the plight of migrants, El Paso Bishop Mark J. Seitz asked Sept. 23 whether Christians are ready to encounter a Christ who exists in the migrants at the U.S. border, in the children who have lost their lives while under immigration custody and those seeking to enter the country looking for work or safety.More

9/25/19

Rhina Guidos | Catholic News Service

Not all Catholics 'get' social justice

PHILADELPHIA — The term "social justice" is on the lips of many pastoral leaders these days.More

9/25/19

Gina Christian | Catholic News Service

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