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A priest holds a Holy Communion wafer in Washington, DC.

Vatican Warns U.S. Bishops About Denying Communion To Supporters Of Abortion Rights

May 11, 2021
The possible plan could impact President Biden, among other Catholic political figures. The Vatican is calling for U.S. bishops to reach a consensus and says any such move could sow division.
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Law
Patrick O'Neill, 64, is a member of the Kings Bay Plowshares. He reports to prison in January for a 14-month sentence.

Longtime Anti-Nuclear Activists Face Prison, Again, After Breaking Into Naval Base

Dec 28, 2020
In the midst of a pandemic that's wreaking havoc on prisons and disproportionately affects older people, activists known as the Kings Bay Plowshares have been sentenced to up to 33 months in prison.
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Religion
The Justice Department plans to execute five people in the coming weeks. The planned executions pose a challenge to Attorney General Bill Barr's adherence to Catholic teachings, which oppose the death penalty.

Federal Executions Pit The Trump Administration Against The Catholic Church

Dec 10, 2020
Opposition to the death penalty is "a teaching that deserves our respect," says Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley. "I don't think it can be simply disregarded."
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Religion
In this 2019 file photo, Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory poses for a portrait following mass at St. Augustine Church in Washington. Pope Francis has named Gregory among 13 new cardinals.

Pope Francis Names America's First Black Cardinal

Oct 25, 2020
Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., is among 13 church leaders who will be elevated to cardinal at a ceremony at the Vatican next month.
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National
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Needing The Support Of Catholic Women, Democrats Are Careful With Amy Coney Barrett

Oct 16, 2020
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have looked for ways to challenge Barrett's conservative views without alienating her Catholic supporters.
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Religion
The U.S. flag and flag of Vatican City are hung on the outside of the Pennsylvania Catholic Conference building in Harrisburg, Pa., on March 26, 2019. Catholics outnumber Evangelicals in Pennsylvania by a 2-to-1 margin.

In Pennsylvania, Catholic Voters Are Targeted By Both Sides

Oct 06, 2020
A common Catholic "sensibility" is at work among both pro-Trump and pro-Biden Catholic voters, with an emphasis on the dignity of the human person.
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Judge Amy Coney Barrett speaks after President Donald Trump announced her as his nominee to the Supreme Court, in the Rose Garden at the White House on Sept. 26.

Amy Coney Barrett's Catholicism Is Controversial But May Not Be Confirmation Issue

Sep 29, 2020
Democrats are unhappy over Barrett's nomination and object to her conservative legal views, but they are unlikely to question her Catholic beliefs.
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Religion
Rosaries are sold by a vendor in Mexico City on Sept. 22, 2017.

At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church

Mar 10, 2019
On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal.
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Here & Now Compass
Former priest James Faluszczak, who says he was molested by a priest as a teenager, reacts as Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Tuesday.

Former Catholic Priest Says Pennsylvania Bishop Ignored His Reports Of Abuse

Aug 16, 2018
Former priest James Faluszczak was one of many witnesses to testify before the grand jury about being abused by an Erie priest. He says when he told the bishop about it, he was "totally ignored."
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News
Archbishop Thomas Wenski of Miami, photographed at a news conference in 2015, said the Trump administration's policy of separating immigrant children from their families "goes against the values of our nation."

Faith Leaders Oppose Trump's Immigration Policy Of Separating Children From Parents

Jun 16, 2018
They condemn a border practice of tearing children away from their parents. It is an attempt to "weaponize children," Archbishop of Miami Thomas Wenski tells NPR's Weekend Edition.
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The Two-Way
Ruth Pfau, seen here at St. Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi in 2010, led a charity fighting leprosy and blindness in the country for decades.

Ruth Pfau, Beacon For Pakistan's Leprosy Patients, Dies At 87

Aug 10, 2017
The German-born nun and doctor stopped in Karachi more than five decades ago by accident. But she returned — and through her relentless efforts against leprosy, earned the admiration of the country.
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Parallels
Thousands of supporters of conservative presidential candidate Francois Fillon turned out for a rally in Paris on April 9. Fillon, a practicing Catholic, is the only candidate in the 11-person race who is open about his faith.

Conservative French Presidential Nominee's Unusual Tactic: Tout His Faith

Apr 15, 2017
In the heavily secular country, Catholic Francois Fillon has been the only one of 11 candidates to speak openly about his religion. It may be keeping his scandal-tinged campaign afloat.
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Religion
Jane Murphy (shown here with two of her three children), moved to Hyattsville with her husband to be part of the local Catholic community and send their kids to St. Jerome Academy.

Catholics Build 'Intentional' Community Of Like-Minded Believers

Apr 10, 2017
Nationally, Americans are growing disenchanted with traditional religion. But in a Maryland suburb, Catholics seeking more spiritual lives are banding together with others who share their values.
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The Salt
The Mercure Alameda Hotel in Quito, Ecuador, makes a hearty soup that regularly appears among the 12 winners of the city's annual <em>fanesca</em> competition.

Ecuador's Fanesca Is A Lenten Soup Flavored With Centuries Of Tradition

Mar 02, 2017
This thick, creamy stew features 12 "grains" to represent the Twelve Apostles and cod to denote Jesus. It takes days and many hands to prepare, a meal befitting Ecuador's elaborate Lenten traditions.
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The Two-Way
Pope Francis (left) hugs Lutheran Archbishop Antje Jackelen, primate of the Church of Sweden on Monday.

In Show Of Unity, Pope Francis Marks 500th Anniversary Of Protestant Reformation

Oct 31, 2016
Pope Francis is kicking off a yearlong commemoration of the split between Catholics and Lutherans by calling for Christians to stand together against persecution.
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Politics
John Podesta was Bill Clinton's White House chief of staff from 1998 to 2001 and is now Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman.

What's In The Latest WikiLeaks Dump of Clinton Campaign Emails

Oct 12, 2016
WikiLeaks is meting out a trove of hacked emails from Clinton campaign chairman John Podesta. The latest release includes commentary on Catholicism and risotto.
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Goats and Soda

How Did St. Patrick Get To Be The Patron Saint Of Nigeria?

Mar 17, 2016
The Irish have a long history in the country. And in case you were wondering, Guinness stout is the second most popular beer.
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Religion
Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia addresses a gathering in McLean, Va., in 2006. Scalia was a devout Roman Catholic, but said, "The only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"

Scalia Expressed His Faith With The Same Fervor As His Court Opinions

Feb 14, 2016
He was one of six Catholics on the court and the most outspoken about his faith. But he said "the only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"
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Parallels
Mass is held in the Catacombs of Domitilla, where 40 bishops worked out a pact in 1965 agreeing to live like the poor they served.

Pope Francis' Emphasis On Poverty Revives The 'Pact of The Catacombs'

Nov 26, 2015
Fifty years ago, 40 bishops signed a pledge to make Catholicism a church for the poor. It was soon set aside, but with Pope Francis focused on the downtrodden, that notion could be revived.
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What Does The Pope's Visit And Speech To Congress Mean For Nevada?

Sep 24, 2015

Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States and Thursday’s address to Congress is already resonating across the world.

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Religion
The Rev. Phillip Brown (center) watches as Tom Lawrence (right), a first-year pre-theologian at Theological College, signs the Book of Inscription during the school's opening Mass in August.

At U.S. Seminaries, A Rise In Millennials Answering God's Call

Sep 23, 2015
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has been aging, along with its dwindling priestly ranks. But in the increasingly secular world, there's been a recent uptick in younger men studying to become priests.
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Science
A well-preserved silver box, thought to be a Roman Catholic reliquary, rested atop the coffin of a man believed to be Capt. Gabriel Archer. The box was an unexpected find at the site of the 1608 Anglican church, suggesting the colonist retained his Roman

Bones In Church Ruins Likely The Remains Of Early Jamestown's Elite

Jul 28, 2015
Scientists say remains of four men exhumed from what was once an Anglican church suggest they were well-nourished, "high-status" leaders in the early 17th century colony. And one was likely Catholic.
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Parallels
Archbishop Michael Fitzgerald is one of the Catholic Church's top experts on Islam. He has served the Vatican in places such as Tunisia, Uganda and Egypt, and now is promoting interfaith understanding by teaching Jesuit students in Cleveland about the Qu

Learning About The Quran ... From A Catholic Archbishop

Apr 30, 2015
As a young priest, Michael Fitzgerald studied Islam and served the Vatican in Muslim countries. Devoted to promoting Catholic-Muslim understanding, he's now teaching Jesuit students about the Quran.
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