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Bishop Seitz discusses pastoral letter, elaborates on call for discernment among law enforcement

“No one should ever act against the dictates of a well-informed conscience, and we all have a responsibility to form our consciences according to the law of God,” the El Paso, Texas, bishop said.

Pew report finds that one-fourth of U.S. radio stations have a faith focus

Most religious radio stations report that “evangelism” is part of their mission.

Louisville pays Christian photographer $800,000 after violating her religious freedom

The city’s ordinance sought to force her to photograph same-sex weddings and restrict the opinions she could publish on her website.

Chicago Catholic parents appeal to Vatican to keep school open

After the Archdiocese of Chicago closed St. Hubert Catholic School, parents are appealing to the Vatican, saying the school could still be viable.

U.S. bishops hold ecumenical meeting with evangelicals for joint migration initiative

Bishop Brendan Cahill noted the importance of ecumenical approaches to “one of the most pressing issues of our time.”

White House will proceed with mining project that will destroy site sacred to Native Americans

Native American advocates have been fighting the threatened obliteration of Oak Flat for several years.

Venerable Fulton Sheen beatification set for Sept. 24 in St. Louis

The announcement of the beatification Mass in Missouri fell on the the solemnity of the Annunciation, as Sheen “spent his life continuing the work of the Archangel Gabriel.”

Study finds nearly 70% of Catholics who have not gone to confession in the past year want to go

The Catholic Pulse Report finds that God’s mercy remains the top draw for both regulars and those who have not received the sacrament in the last year.

8 things to know and share about the Annunciation

The angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to announce the incarnation of Christ. Here are eight things to know and share about the event and how we celebrate it.

Supreme Court hears case on asylum seekers’ rights

A decision is expected by July.