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A woman attends a rally for Mark Houck outside the James A. Byrne U.S. Courthouse in Philadelphia on Jan. 24, while holding a sign that says, ‘Justice for Mark Houck!’

BREAKING: Mark Houck Cleared of FACE Act Charges in Rebuke to Justice Department’s Aggressive Prosecution

Houck was doing sidewalk counseling outside the facility at the time of the 2021 incident in connection with his work with The King’s Men, a national men’s faith formation apostolate he runs.

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The promise of religious charter schools must be weighed against the peril of government entanglement, and some bishops have already signaled their views on the matter.

Oklahoma Plans First Catholic Charter School

Joan Frawley Desmond Education

Pope Francis Accepts Cardinal Ouellet’s Resignation, Appoints American to Lead Dicastery for Bishops

Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican

A Catechism for Troubled Times

Father Paul Scalia Books

The Miraculous Medal Shrine in the City of Brotherly Love is the 92nd basilica in the United States.

Philadelphia’s Miraculous Medal Shrine Named Newest Basilica in the United States

Joseph Pronechen Nation

Bishop Georg Bätzing, chairman of the German bishops’ conference, meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican, June 24, 2021.

German Bishops’ President Rebukes Pope Francis for Criticism of Synodal Way

AC Wimmer/CNA Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI reveals in a letter to his biographer that insomnia was the 'central reason' why resigned in 2013.

Biographer: Letter From Benedict XVI Reveals the ‘Central Motive’ for His Resignation

AC Wimmer/CNA Vatican

Cardinal Robert McElroy gestures as he attends a courtesy visit of relatives following a consistory for the creation of 20 new cardinals by Pope Francis Aug. 27 at the Vatican.

Cardinal McElroy’s Attack on Church Teachings on Sexuality Is a Pastoral Disaster

Father Raymond J. de Souza Vatican

Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe is shown speaking in 2019.

Father Timothy Radcliffe’s Designation as Synod on Synodality’s Retreat Master Stirs Anxiety

Joan Frawley Desmond Vatican

Cardinal Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong arrives for the funeral Mass of Pope Benedict XVI Jan. 5 at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican. Cardinal Zen and Cardinal George Pell formed part of a grace-filled dinner gathering later that day. Five days later, the Australian cardinal died.

A Moment of Special Grace

Father Raymond J. de Souza Vatican

‘The Sundays and weeks of Ordinary Time … take us through the life of Christ. This is the time of conversion. This is living the life of Christ,’ the USCCB reminds the faithful.

Entering Into the Mystery of Christ: The Beauty of Ordinary Time

Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas Unveiled at 700th Anniversary of His Canonization

Mark Houck gives a speech at the Men's March in Boston on Oct. 15, 2022.

Mark Houck Trial: Jury Deadlocked, Will Resume Deliberations Jan. 30

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Mark Houck talks to reporters outside the U.S. district courthouse in Philadelphia with his lawyers, Peter Breen (left), Brian McMonagle (right) and Andrew Bath (background), following his acquittal on two charges of violating the FACE Act on Jan. 30.

Pro-Life Advocates and Lawmakers React to News of Mark Houck’s Acquittal

Many people online expressed excitement about the win along with concerns about the power of the Department of Justice.

Jonah McKeown/CNA Nation January 31, 2023

Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington, Virginia, at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ fall plenary assembly in Baltimore, Nov. 16, 2022.

U.S. Bishops Urge Congress to Pass No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act

Abortion spending restrictions such as the Hyde Amendment have traditionally enjoyed bipartisan support, with even President Joe Biden, a Catholic, voting for it as a senator.

Peter Pinedo/CNA Nation January 30, 2023

Mark Houck and his wife, Ryan-Marie Houck, prior to entering the federal court house in Philadelphia on Jan. 25, 2023.

Mark Houck Trial Update: Alternate Chosen to Replace Juror

Defense lawyers for Houck could not comment on the reason for the replacement.

Joe Bukuras/CNA Nation January 30, 2023

Pope Francis visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major on Monday, Jan. 30, 2023, to entrust his upcoming trip to Africa to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Pope Francis Entrusts Trip to Congo and South Sudan to Blessed Virgin Mary

The Pope is scheduled to meet with victims of violence from eastern Congo on Feb. 1 in Kinshasa following a Mass that is expected to draw 2 million people.

Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican January 30, 2023

The apostolic nuncio in Spain, Archbishop Bernardito Auza, together with the Grand Chancellor of the Abat Oliba CEU University, Alfonso Bullón de Mendoza.

Nuncio in Spain Explains the Holy See’s Position on the UN’s Agenda 2030

The prelate addressed some relevant issues such as the concept of gender, the idea of empowerment and the so-called right to sexual and reproductive health.

CNA/ACI Prensa World January 30, 2023

Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua.

Exiled Priest Says Bishop on Trial in Nicaragua Created Secret Human Rights Office

Given the situation, Bishop Álvarez called together his priests and told them that he would open a secret human rights office to help these people and make their cases known.

CNA/ACI Prensa World January 30, 2023

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