The Religious Activities Committee of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting has announced five new religious activity programs, which enable scouts to learn more about and deepen their faith.
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Poll: Record-high percentage of U.S. adults say immigration good for country
As the Trump administration implements its hardline immigration policies, a record-high share of U.S. adults said immigration generally benefits the country, a new Gallup Poll found.
Scopes Monkey Trial ignited century-long debate on evolution and belief
One hundred years ago this July, the small town of Dayton, Tenn., was thrust into the national spotlight in what was pitched as a historic showdown between faith and science.
Patriarchs support Christian communities attacked by Israeli settlers in solidarity visit
During a solidarity visit to the West Bank village of Taybeh on July 14, the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of the Holy Land called on Israeli authorities to hold extremist settlers accountable for escalating attacks on agricultural lands and holy sites.
Pope Leo visits Italian Carabinieri station, Poor Clares during summer break
As part of his summer break, Pope Leo XIV visited members of the Italian Carabinieri in Castel Gandolfo and the Poor Clares in nearby Albano Laziale.
1 officer dead, 3 seminarians kidnapped after attack on Nigerian seminary
In Nigeria’s Edo state, gunmen stormed Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary in the Diocese of Auchi the night of July 10, killing a security officer and abducting three seminarians, according to Aid to the Church in Need.
Trump administration to appeal after judge blocks ICE detentions based on race
The Trump administration plans to appeal a federal judge’s July 11 ruling that bars immigration officers in Southern California from conducting immigration enforcement actions based solely on a person’s race or the fact that person is speaking Spanish.
Remember common decency in immigration enforcement
houghtful observers of the challenges facing our country cannot help but recognize that serious reforms are necessary to preserve safety and the integrity of our borders, as well as to accommodate needs for labor, family stability and the ability of those at risk of grave harm to migrate.
Sponsors – for life
I will never forget the day I arrived early at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen for the confirmation of my dear friend’s only son, David, in May of 2018. I had been thrown for a loop when his mother, with the full support of his father, honored me by inviting me to stand with him as his sponsor.
Listen for God this summer
The Loyola School started with a seed of an idea from Jesuit Father William Watters, who has brought such vision and commitment to Jesuit education for children in Baltimore over the decades.
80 years after ‘Trinity,’ Catholic-hosted gathering calls to abolish nuclear weapons
Representatives of various groups, including one that earned a Nobel Peace Prize, gathered at an interfaith event in Albuquerque, N.M., to call for nuclear disarmament worldwide.
Gaza’s Christian community persevering amid hardship and hope
The parish priest of Gaza Strip’s small Christian community admitted his flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food.