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Drone Use Prompts Catholic Call for Greater Caution

Moral theologian advises that drone strikes must be ‘formed by the virtue of justice’ and of prudence.

IRS Scandals Raise Doubts Over HHS Mandate Judgment

The way the regulation is written, it is the IRS that determines whether an organization qualifies for full exemption from the HHS mandate.

Jesuit Writers Get Quick Answer to Papal Audience Request

Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La Civiltà Cattolica (Catholic Civilization), the Jesuit publication.

Chicago Archdiocese Launches Massive Formation Campaign

The ‘To Teach Who Christ Is’ campaign will provide need-based scholarships for archdiocesan Catholic schools and parishes.

Expert Says Church’s Abuse Prevention Should Differ for Each Culture

Father Hans Zollner, head of the Centre for Child Protection, met with Pope Francis in Rome.

Advocate Says Fight to Defend Marriage in Illinois Continues

The same-sex 'marriage' bill wasn’t defeated outright before the local House of Representatives adjourned, but the deadline was extended to vote on it.

International Bishops Urge G8 Leaders to Remember the Poor

The G8 — or Group of Eight — is a forum of major industrialized countries that meet to discuss issues of international concern, such as global security, economic growth and terrorism.

Professor Says Religion, Private Life Are Public Concerns

Professor Susan Hanssen argued that the private bonds of religion and family life are the root of public relations and should be protected by law.

Pope Prays That Christians Avoid ‘Road of Corruption’

The Pope prays that God would grant Christians the grace to ‘walk in the paths of holiness’ as they seek sanctity in their own lives.

Mobile Ultrasound Aims to Reach Abortion-Vulnerable Women

The new ultrasound unit, housed in a large recreational vehicle, aims to provide free ultrasounds in zip codes with a high proportion of women more likely to undergo abortions.

Philadelphia Archdiocese Announces 24 Parishes to Merge

The archdiocese said the mergers were driven by factors including demographic change, a decrease in Mass attendance, a lack of priests to staff the parishes and ‘increasing economic challenges.’

Contraception Funding Charges Inaccurate, New York Archdiocese Says

The archdiocese had no other option but to pay into the fund which administers the union members’ benefits ‘under protest’ to continue to offer insurance to its union workers and remain in the health-care field in New York.

Church in Northern Arabia Longs for ‘Place to Worship’

Bishop Camillo Ballin, apostolic vicar of Kuwait, said a major concern for his vicariate is promoting religious freedom for Christians in the area.

Religious Orders to Release Records of Abusive Los Angeles Priests

Los Angeles County Superior Court set a September deadline for the public release of the documents.

Iranian Government Arrests Christian Pastor and Closes His Church

Iranian law does not recognize or protect members of Protestant Christian groups or some Catholic Christians.

Human Dignity, Church Teaching Emphasized Amid Boy Scouts’ Decision

Some Catholic groups have stated that they will continue to sponsor scouting groups, while other dioceses will reserve judgment until after the January implementation.

Adoration With Pope Energizing Catholics Worldwide

The gathering will be an hour of simultaneous adoration for the feast of Corpus Christi, which Pope Francis will begin in St. Peter’s Basilica at 5pm Rome time.

U.S. Bishops Ask Government to Reassess Drone Policy

Bishop Richard Pates noted that the United States and other countries have a right to defend themselves, but urged the organizations to consider the ‘serious moral questions’ raised by drone use.