Unsplash. Dublin, Ireland, Jun 18, 2021 / 03:30 am (CNA). The teachers’ concerns are highlighted in an upcoming study. Read More: EWTN

A September 2015 gathering of the Association of Pittsburgh Priests. Despite the group’s explicit support for women’s ordination and blessings for same-sex relationships, Finch asserted that the group is in “good standing” with the Church. Read More: National Catholic Register

Politicnico Grancolombiano Departamento de Comunicaciones via Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)The flag of Colombia. The bishop also invited all people of good will “to pray ever more earnestly and with perseverance,” asking God to keep Colombia “in the heart of his Son, a place where you learn to love and forgive.” Read More: National Catholic Register

By Peter Jesserer Smith Filippo MonteforteA Native American man wearing a traditional costume walks past a Swiss Guard during Pope Francis’ weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 27, 2016. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) saw strong support from leading bishops for providing a complete pastoral plan for […]

By Jeanette De Melo Although the text of a proposed Eucharistic document has not yet been drafted, a proposed outline was provided by the bishops’ doctrine committee in advance of the U.S. bishops’ meeting this week. As the U.S. bishops discuss drafting a formal statement on the Eucharist, David Spesia, Executive Director of Evangelization and […]

Bishops supporting the vote to draft a document on the Eucharist cited the need for providing clarity and catechesis on the matter, citing polls showing a lack of belief in the Real Presence among Catholics. They argued that all Catholics, including Catholic politicians, must be aware of the Church’s teaching on worthiness to receive Communion. […]

By K.V. Turley Marie Stopes moved her birth-control business in central London to 108 Whitfield St., a location that is now apparently closed. ‘Coincidences are spiritual puns.’ — G.K. Chesterton Read More: National Catholic Register

By K.V. Turley James Chan How one unborn child was spared through an unexpected encounter Read More: National Catholic Register

The Affordable Care Act has been upheld by the Supreme Court three times now. The high court issued a 7-2 ruling against the latest challenge to the law on Thursday. Read More: National Catholic Register

By Elizabeth Kirk Sharonell Fulton has fostered more than 40 children. She plants a tree or rose bush in her front yard with her foster children as a symbol of their growth. COMMENTARY: Today’s undivided decision ought to do much to lessen this public flogging and its intimidation on the participation of religious people and […]