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Appleton, Wis. -- Opening Statements Heard In Trial Against Green Bay Diocese

Leaders of the scandal-plagued Legionaries of Christ religious order knew that their most famous priest had fathered a child for many months before they acknowledged it this week, a top Vatican official told Reuters on Wednesday.

Canada -- Ontarians favour the right of students to form gay-straight alliance clubs in Catholic schools by a margin of almost two to one, a new poll suggests.

Lori installed as Baltimore archbishop

Massachusetts -- A Catholic parish in the Diocese of Fall River has become the object of threats of violence and vandalism after a sign posted on church property supported the 'traditional' definition of marriage.

TRENTON, N.J. -- A majority of registered voters surveyed in New Jersey voters support same-sex marriage.

Why one Catholic university chose no care over 'ObamaCare' for its students

'Ring of fire' eclipse visible in US this weekend

NCR's sister publication, Celebration, posts reflections on each day's Scripture reading. Here's a link: celebrationpublications.org/dailybread. You may want to bookmark it. It's a great way to begin the day.

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