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University researchers explore link between religion and birth control Key Finding: Religion may play less of a role in predicting a woman’s positions on reproductive health policy than previously thought.
Archbishop Philip Wilson of Adelaide, Austrialia, is the most senior Catholic prelate to have been charged by civil authorities in connection with child abuse anywhere, but the story is much more complicated then that.
A Holocaust-denying Catholic bishop who made headlines in 2009 when Pope Benedict XVI rehabilitated him and members of his breakaway traditionalist society is planning to consecrate a new bishop Thursday in Brazil without Pope Francis' consent — a church crime punishable by excommunication.
Three Stats and a Map: Catholics and "nones" equal in U.S. by Dawn Cherie Araujo
Fourth in a five-part series about San Francisco's Most Holy Redeemer Church: LGBT-friendly parish has long history of ministry to homeless, sick
No information about the hosts inside: Thief flees with tabernacle from South Buffalo church But this is not just any Catholic church. About 60 percent of the members of the parish are the families of police officers and firefighters.
Episcopal appointments in Vietnam are the result of a cumbersome and often not respected process. The "Vietnamese model", a dangerous practice that does not solve the real problems of the Church
Protect people, not just cows, says India's senior Catholic bishop
Philadelpia -- Women’s-only Bible study groups boast big numbers, strong faith
Here's a story we've been following: Kansas City commission unanimously rejects bishop's plan for faith-based dormitory
Cincinnati, Ohio -- Battered by a bitter winter, Sr. Nancy Linenkugel suggests A Catholic passover
Looking for a little inspiration to begin your day? NCR's sister publication, Celebration, gives you two options, both based on the Scripture readings of the day:
Pencil Preaching is blog in which Celebration editor Pat Marrin combines Scripture and sketching to reflect on the Word.
Daily Bread is a series of short reflections written by four authors who meet regularly to share the readings. Daily Bread is intended to help daily preachers and others who pray from the assigned Scriptures each day to orient themselves to the Living Word addressed to the church in the world. It's a great way to begin the day.
