Catholic Church
Argentina’s Jorge Bergoglio Elected ‘Pope Francis’
White smoke signals the Catholic Church has chosen a new pope.
Catholics Eagerly Anticipating News Of New Pope
Catholics worldwide are anxiously awaiting news of whom the new pope will be.
Pope Benedict XVI Stepping Down Feb. 28 Due To Health Reasons
Vatican officials said Monday that Pope Benedict XVI had announced to his senior clergy that he would resign his position as the head of the Catholic Church on February 28, according to news agency reports.
Opinion: Churches Shouldn’t Be The Next Super PACs
It is time to end the tax exempt status of religious organizations that advocated for a partisan candidate.
Group Of Catholics Protests Political Views Of Catholic Church
Same-sex marriage, abortion and contraceptives. America’s Catholic bishops have taken a strong stand opposing each. They were asked by other Catholics to stop mixing those positions with politics.
Catholic Bishops Stay Course On Gay Marriage Fight
A subdued U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops acknowledged Monday that voters rejected the stands they took against gay marriage and birth control, but gave no sign they would change their strategy ahead.
Theology Prof.: Ancient Message That Jesus May Have Had A Wife Will Not Change Catholic Church Doctrine
A 1,600-year-old document translated for the first time has a message that could shake up Christianity: Jesus may have had a wife. Now, a local expert weighs in on the debate.
Baltimore Archdiocese Announces $100M Fundraiser; Most Money Budgeted For Education
The Archdiocese of Baltimore says it is has raised $64 million of the $100 million it is working to raise to support its mission.
Baltimore’s Archbishop Leads Fight Against President Obama’s Birth Control Mandate
Should the Catholic church mix politics and faith? Some say ‘no’ as the church gears up to take on the Obama administration over it’s new healthcare mandate.
Baltimore Mass Opens ‘Fortnight For Freedom’
Baltimore’s archbishop will open the Catholic church’s religious liberty effort with a Mass at the city’s Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption.
D.C. Archdiocese Joins Suits Over Birth Control Rule
New federal health care rules that require church-affiliated employers to cover birth control for workers violate First Amendment free speech guarantees, the Archdiocese of Washington said Monday in announcing it was joining a series of suits nationwide against the mandate.
Appeals Court In Va. Hears Md. Free Speech Claims Over Signs At Pregnancy Centers
A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday on whether it’s unconstitutional for two Maryland communities to require anti-abortion pregnancy counseling centers to post signs stating that they do not provide medical services.
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