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As the United States celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, American Catholics are able as well to reflect on an important truth: We live and pray and work ...

The killing of Charlie Kirk on Sept. 10, is a sobering inflection point in America's descent into political violence. Whether or not one agreed with Kirk's politics, his death diminishes us all. At ...

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Catholicism remains one of the most influential global forces in contemporary society, shaping political discourse, cultural identity, public ethics and interreligious engagement across continents.

Today’s announcement of the resignations of two French bishops suffering from episcopal burnout, and the impending release of a potentially devastating report about sexual abuse allegations at ...

The Roman Catholic Church is an authoritarian, hierarchal institution whose Pope and bishops claim to govern by divine right as descendants of Christ’s Apostles. This fundamental Catholic concept is ...

The Southwest city has seen a sharp rise in the number of Catholics living in the area, with the local diocese now the second ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sydney Johnston grew up in a nondenominational Christian household — but now the Upper West Side millennial is a devout Catholic. ...

I wanted to dislike Vice President JD Vance’s Communion. For years, he has championed a populist movement whose online culture too often mistakes cruelty for wit and provocation for courage. Before ...

WHY SOME countries are rich and others are poor is an enduring debate in economics. Natural resources and friendly climates help only a bit. In contrast, robust political institutions and a steady ...