Training prepares dioceses for terrorism, mass shootings, other disasters
More and more, special training is needed for church members who arrive when disasters or terror strike.
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Katie Ledecky's 'Hail Mary' prayer is for real
Rio Olympics: "I do say a prayer -- or two -- before any race," Olympic swimmer Katie Ledecky says.
Voter registration on faith groups' to-do lists
Religious groups ranging from black Protestants to Latino evangelicals to Reform Jews are gearing up for massive voter registration activities to boost turnout on Election Day.
PICO National Network, a faith-based organizing network, announced its “Together We Vote” plan to work with allies to seek new voters who are especially concerned about racial justice.
Preview: With Little Friends for Peace, couple has dedicated decades to nonviolence education
At the far end of a narrow second-floor hallway in the Perry School Community Services Center, a three-story brick building in a low-income neighborhood that's a short hike from the U.S. Capitol, is the Peace Room. At the top of the door is a painting of a wide-winged dove. Inches below are words that might have been lifted from a bumper sticker: "Stand for peace." "May peace prevail on earth."
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Government seeks public input on ways to implement disputed HHS mandate
The Obama administration is seeking input on ways the government can comply with religious employers' refusal on moral grounds to cover contraceptives for employees and at the same time make sure those employees get such coverage.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor, published a five-page document in the Federal Register opening a period for public comment on the issue.
Gathering discusses Americans' lost confidence
Gallup poll shows Americans' confidence in all institutions has continued to bottom out; confidence in newspapers and organized religion is at record lows.
Archbishop Gregory to chair USCCB task force on race
Washington: The task force will help bishops engage directly in challenging problems highlighted by the racial problems following recent shootings.
Former Our Sunday Visitor publisher named CNS director, editor-in-chief
Greg Erlandson, former president and publisher of Our Sunday Visitor, has been named director and editor-in-chief of Catholic News Service, effective Sept. 12.
U.S. House members in bipartisan vote pass Conscience Protection Act
The act would provide legal protection to all health care providers who choose not to provide abortions as part of their health care practice.
Lead in the water: The crisis is not solely Flint's
Eco Catholic: The Natural Resources Defense Council reports that an estimated 18 million Americans are at risk of drinking lead-tainted water yet not know it.
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June 16-29, 2017
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