Birth control prescriptions focus attention on Canadian doctors’ rights
Doctors who practice in Canada and refuse to prescribe birth control pills have become the focus of a debate over physicians' rights to freedom of conscience and religion when practicing medicine.
Muralist says inspiration of Holy Spirit drives her creativity, artwork
An 84-year-old Sister of St. Francis of Sylvania specializes in creating murals with religious and spiritual themes. She has been crafting murals for 38 years, and despite never soliciting her work, has completed nearly 100 murals.
Papal astronomer wins recognition for excellence in communication
A papal astronomer won recognition for his ability to communicate accurately and clearly the discoveries of planetary science to the general public.
Advocates urge actions to protect migrant children crossing the border
Petitions and letters to members of Congress and the Obama administration are among the measures being pursued by advocates urging humane treatment of the Central American children who are trying to migrate to the United States.
Churches’ official: ‘Everyone in Gaza considers themselves a target’
The situation in hospitals in the Gaza Strip is dire, and Palestinians are saying that medical supplies will soon run out, said a cardiologist who serves with the Near East Council of Churches in Gaza. By July 14, more than 170 people — about half civilians — had been killed in Gaza, and hundreds more were injured.
Faith influences one-of-a-kind court in helping offenders change lives
Spend some time in Indianapolis Community Court, talk with Judge David Certo and the stories start to flow about the steadfast hope and remarkable sense of human dignity that guide this court. It's a court that believes in helping people strive for a better life, has a strong influence of Catholic faith — including the leadership of former seminarian — and the compassion of numerous food pantry volunteers.
Full effects of Hobby Lobby ruling will evolve over time
The Supreme Court's ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby was barely out of the clerk's box June 30 before pundits, partisans and parties to related lawsuits were staking out claims about what the decision means.
Lead by example: Pope offers abuse victims open ear, open heart
More than a meeting and homily, Pope Francis laid out a clear road map for the church when he celebrated Mass and welcomed abuse survivors to the Vatican.
Minors at border should be thought of as refugees, speakers say
From the head of the U.S. agency in charge of the welfare of more than 50,000 Central American children who have been apprehended at the Mexican border, to the Honduran cardinal who heads the international Catholic relief agency, Caritas, the message was clear, those minors are as much refugees as the people fleeing upheaval in Syria or South Sudan.
Vatican names committee to help revamp communications, media outreach
Seven months after hiring a consulting firm to study the Vatican's communications structures, the Vatican has set up an 11-member committee -- which includes Our Sunday Visitor's Greg Erlandson -- to suggest ways to increase collaboration and cut costs.