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Archbishop Coakley mourns execution of Oklahoma murderer, urges prayers for end to death penalty

The archbishop called for prayers for both the family of the killer’s victims and the killer himself.

Brooklyn Diocese to pursue ‘global resolution’ of more than 1,000 abuse cases

The diocese has already paid out more than $100 million to over 500 victims of abuse.

Season 3 of EWTN hit series ‘James the Less’ to be released Feb. 14

The first season introduced viewers to James Little, a student fresh out of college desperate for a job.

Catholic bishops to honor 250th anniversary of U.S. independence with adoration, works of mercy

U.S. parishes and other Catholic groups are expected to participate in the initiative ahead of the Fourth of July.

Two-thirds of aborted babies lost their lives to abortion pills, report finds

After a report found that nearly two-thirds of abortions are chemical, advocacy groups are pushing for national and local safeguards against mail-order abortion pill prescriptions.

More bishops call for Notre Dame to drop appointment of pro-abortion professor

The university has endured sustained backlash for nominating the outspoken abortion advocate to lead an academic department.

After skipping installation, New York mayor meets Archbishop Hicks

A sitting mayor attended the past five archbishop installations in New York dating back to 1939.

What to expect at the New York Encounter, ‘Where Everything Is Waiting for You’

Communion and Liberation’s annual cultural event, the New York Encounter, will begin Friday in the heart of New York City.

Replica of Manila’s famed ‘Black Nazarene’ arrives in Los Angeles Archdiocese

An official replica of Manila’s centuries-old Jesús Nazareno image has been entrusted to Holy Family Parish in Artesia, California, bringing one of the world’s largest Catholic devotions to the U.S.

Pew report finds Christians are often largest group in the world’s most religiously diverse places

Among the most populous nations, the U.S. ranks first in religious diversity. Singapore is the most religiously diverse country overall, and the U.S. ranks 32nd.