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Lowering Age Limit For Single-Dose Emergency Contraception Irresponsible, A Disappointment, Says Bishops' Pro-Life Spokesperson
WASHINGTON—TheApril 30 move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to approveover-the-counter sale of "Plan B One-Step" to minors 15 years and older is a...
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Median Age Of New Priests 32; Two-Thirds Caucasian, Third Born Outside The U.S.
WASHINGTON—The median age of menordained to the priesthood in 2013 is 32, two-thirds are Caucasian, and 26percent carry educational debt. These figures stand out inThe...
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Cardinal Dolan Prays For Return Of Orthodox Archbishops Kidnapped In Syria
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolanof New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB),called the April 22 kidnapping of two Orthodox archbishops in...
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Bishops Reiterate Budget Priorities, Cite Concern For International Disaster Relief In Letter To Congress
WASHINGTON—The heads of two committees of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) urged Congress in April 22 letters to both chambers to weigh decisions...
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Catholic Communication Campaign Evangelizes in Digital Environment
WASHINGTON—Catholics nationwide cansupport Church communications through contributions the weekend of May 11-12 tothe Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC) annual...
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Holy See Extends Jurisdiction of Romanian Eparchy In Canton To Include Canada
WASHINGTON—The Holy See has extended the jurisdiction of the RomanianCatholic Eparchy of St. George in Canton, Ohio, to include the territory ofCanada. The action was...
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USCCB President Says ‘Now Is the Time’ To Reform Immigration System
WASHINGTON—Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), said in a press conference April 22 that “now is the time” to...
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Bishop Blaire Voices Disappointment At Senate Failure To Support Measures To Reduce Gun Violence
WASHINGTON—The chairman of theCommittee on Domestic Justice and Human Development of the U.S. Conference ofCatholic Bishops (USCCB) expressed "deep disappointment in the...
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Bishops’ Migration Chair Welcomes Introduction Of Immigration Proposal; Pledges To Work So Final Bill Upholds Basic Rights, Dignity
WASHINGTON—The introduction of U.S. Senate bipartisan legislation to reform the U.S. immigration system was welcomed by Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, chairman...
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Pope Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Hurley Of Grand Rapids, Names Father David Walkowiak From Diocese Of Cleveland As Successor
WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Walter A.Hurley, 75, from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Grand Rapids,Michigan, and named Father...