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Migrants watching Pope Francis' Mass in Juarez, Mexico, from a levee along the banks of the Rio Grande in El Paso, Texas, take part in Communion, Feb. 17, 2016.

68% of US Catholics say Roe should be left alone, poll says

A new poll found 63% of U.S. Catholic adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, and 68% say Roe should be left as is. Those views were in line with the overall American public on the issues.

Pope Francis gives his blessing Sept. 16 at the end of a meeting in the Vatican synod hall with members of lay movements. The hall will be the site of the 2023 Vatican event, the final phase of the new process of the Synod of Bishops (CNS/Vatican Media)

Francis is set to open a worldwide synod process. US dioceses don't seem prepared.

By Brian Fraga
Supporters of same-sex marriage celebrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington June 26, 2015, after the justices ruled in a 5-4 decision that the U.S. Constitution gives same-sex couples the right to marry. Over 3,000 Catholic theologians

After Vatican decree, over 100 theologians pledge to support same-sex couples

By Madeleine Davison

GOP attacks Harris amid battle for Catholic voters' support

By Elana Schor, The Associated Press

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Contraception, unions, Title IX — Catholic colleges push back on government rules

In the last few years, many notable Catholic colleges and universities have fought legal battles. Some argued against the Affordable Care Act rule regarding contraceptive coverage in health insurance plans, while others targeted gender equity components of Title IX requirements, labor rulings, and the application of discrimination statutes. 

ByMark Dent
Students involved with FOCUS attend Mass. The group reports that it has more than 660 missionaries on 137 campuses in 38 U.S. states and at four international locations, with an estimated 24,000 students involved. (Courtesy of FOCUS)

FOCUS promises to 'fight for this generation' on college campuses

Part 1 of 3: FOCUS has seen success in reaching students, but is also criticized for a narrow interpretation of Catholicism, a lack of diversity, and insufficient pastoral training.

ByHeidi Schlumpf

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