State drops charges against Father James Jackson, but he's still being prosecuted. Here's why:
In an expected procedural move, Rhode Island has dropped its child porn charges against Father James Jackson.
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Fresno parish church vandalized
St. Alphonsus parish in Fresno was broken into overnight on Saturday. Both the tabernacle and a Marian shrine were vandalized.
Study will investigate impact, evolving role of maternity homes in US
An upcoming study will consider the impact and evolving role of maternity homes in the United States, in the hope of better serving women with crisis pregnancies.
Lawmakers: FDA should regulate prenatal tests in wake of bombshell report
Over 90 members of Congress are requesting that the Food and Drug Administration oversee non-invasive prenatal testing after a bombshell New York Times investigation showing that these tests are wrong far more often than they are correct.
Funeral Mass homily: Catholic intellectual Alice von Hildebrand 'defended all that is worth defending'
In his homily at Alice von Hildebrand's funeral Mass, Father Gerald E. Murray reflects on her "truly amazing life" in service to the Truth.
Catholic adoption agency in Michigan wins settlement allowing it to operate in accord with the faith
A Catholic adoption agency in Michigan reached a settlement with the state on Tuesday which will allow the agency to continue to place children in homes in a manner consistent with its Catholic identity.
Pope names two New York pastors as auxiliary bishops of N.Y. Archdiocese
Crux,Pope Francis has named two pastors in the New York Archdiocese to be auxiliary bishops of their archdiocese, Father John S. Bonnici and Father Joseph A. Espaillat.
Prayer surrounding West Coast pro-life walk seen as critical part of event
Crux,While the city of San Francisco was abuzz late Jan. 21 with weekends beginning, groups of young Catholics and Walk for Life West Coast pilgrims joyfully headed to the city’s North Beach neighborhood to pray that Friday evening.
New Curriculum Educates Students, Teachers to Be Aware of Sex Abuse and Trafficking
As experts warn that child sexual exploitation is rapidly growing, a new curriculum provides schools with training to help children and adults recognize and report sex abuse and trafficking.
Minnesota groups including Catholic Church unite to oppose marijuana legalization
Crux,Several groups, including the Catholic Church, announced the formation of a coalition on Monday opposing legalization of recreational marijuana in Minnesota.
