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The number of abortions fell in one year by more than 13,000 to 623,471 in 2016...
New report shows abortions continue to decline
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, Dec. 4, 2019 (BP) — The latest statistics demonstrate once again reported abortions in the United States have continued to decline. The number of abortions fellRead More
SMU was notified of the lawsuit late Wednesday (Dec. 4), according to the statement from the school.
SMU sued as it moves to cut ties with United Methodist Church
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec. 6, 2019 (RNS) — Southern Methodist University is being sued over a recent move to sever control of the school from the United Methodist Church.Read More
The so-called “Fairness for All” bill, introduced by Rep. Chris Stewart and eight other Republican legislators, is the culmination of a three-year effort...
Republicans introduce bill to protect LGBTQ rights and religious freedom
by: Yonat Shimron Dec. 6, 2019 (RNS) — With the backing of a consortium of Christian colleges and universities, a Utah congressman introduced a bill Friday (Dec. 6) that wouldRead More
The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled the Hebrew Israelites a black supremacist group.
Official: Black nationalist link to Jersey shooting probed
by: Paul O’Donnell JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 11, 2019 (AP) — Authorities are investigating potential connections between the Jersey City attackers and the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, a black nationalistRead More
“As a Catholic, I resent your using the word 'hate' in a sentence that addresses me,” she said. “I don’t hate anyone.”
Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t hate the president and prays for him instead
by: Thomas Reese Dec. 5, 2019 (RNS) — The political atmosphere in our country has become so toxic that it becomes a news story when the speaker of the HouseRead More
Sheen was an early adopter of mass media as a form of evangelization in the United States...
Sainthood process for Fulton Sheen stalled
by: Jack Jenkins Dec. 3, 2019 (RNS) — The beatification of late Catholic Archbishop Fulton Sheen was postponed this week, marking the latest setback on the road to sainthood forRead More
In “Unsettling Truths,” Charles and Rah reach back to the 15th century...
Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah share ‘Unsettling Truths’ in new book
by: Emily Churchill CHICAGO, Nov. 26, 2019 (RNS) — President Donald Trump and independent presidential candidate Mark Charles agree on at least one thing. When Trump declared November for theRead More