Read more about the article Pro-life pregnancy center to open next to Planned Parenthood in Baltimore
A new pro-life pregnancy center will be located right next to this Planned Parenthood facility in downtown Baltimore when it opens in July 2020. (CNS photo/George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic Review) See PRO-LIFE-CENTER-BALTIMORE Febv. 26, 2020.

Pro-life pregnancy center to open next to Planned Parenthood in Baltimore

A new pro-life pregnancy center will be located right next to this Planned Parenthood facility in downtown Baltimore when it opens in July 2020. CNS photo/George P. Matysek Jr., Catholic…

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Read more about the article Update: Social justice lobby’s roundtable tour reveals rural needs
Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Network, a Catholic social justice lobby, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington Feb. 25, 2020. Also pictured is Lawrence O'Donnell, host of MSNBC's "The Last Word With Lawrence O'Donnell." (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn) See NETWORK-RURAL-ROUNDTABLE Feb. 25, 2020.

Update: Social justice lobby’s roundtable tour reveals rural needs

Sister Simone Campbell, executive director of Network, a Catholic social justice lobby, speaks at the National Press Club in Washington Feb. 25, 2020. Also pictured is Lawrence O'Donnell, host of…

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Read more about the article High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples
Sharonell Fulton, a foster parent in Philadelphia, is pictured with a young woman and child in a May 23, 2018, photo. The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24, 2020, that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city's foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents. The case is Fulton v. Philadelphia. (CNS photo/courtesy Becket Religious Liberty for All) See SCOTUS-FOSTER-CARE Feb. 24, 2020.

High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples

Sharonell Fulton, a foster parent in Philadelphia, is pictured with a young woman and child in a May 23, 2018, photo. The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24, 2020, that…

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Read more about the article Marriage preparation for previously married couples gives unique emphasis
Carrie Van Mersbergen and Leo Bihn of St. Mary Parish in Oskaloosa, Iowa, participate in a communication exercise during the "Two Become One ... Embracing the Sacrament in Remarriage" program at the St. Vincent Center in Davenport Jan. 25, 2020. (CNS photo/Barb Arland-Fye, The Catholic Messenger) See REMARRIAGE-PREP Feb. 24, 2020.

Marriage preparation for previously married couples gives unique emphasis

Carrie Van Mersbergen and Leo Bihn of St. Mary Parish in Oskaloosa, Iowa, participate in a communication exercise during the "Two Become One ... Embracing the Sacrament in Remarriage" program…

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Read more about the article In Detroit, families begin to see Sundays as a day of rest, togetherness
Children are seen helping prepare a family meal at their home. A new reflection guide created by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools seeks to offer families a way to spend the Lord's day together in prayer by focusing on the Scriptures, family conversations and meals together. The program, called 52 Sundays, is available in book form or online at 52Sundays.com. (CNS photo/Melissa Moon, Detroit Catholic) See DETROIT-SUNDAYS Feb. 25, 2020.

In Detroit, families begin to see Sundays as a day of rest, togetherness

Children are seen helping prepare a family meal at their home. A new reflection guide created by the Archdiocese of Detroit's Department of Evangelization, Catechesis and Schools seeks to offer…

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Read more about the article ‘Laudato Si” at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
Grizzly bears search for migrating salmon at Brooks Falls in Alaska's Katmai National Park Sept. 21, 2019. The Catholic Climate Covenant has initiated the Catholic Climate Project, designed to shape a churchwide movement to respond to the challenges posed by climate change. (CNS photo/Naomi Boak, National Park Service handout via Reuters) See CATHOLIC-CLIMATE-PROJECT Feb. 20, 2020.

‘Laudato Si” at five: Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action

Grizzly bears search for migrating salmon at Brooks Falls in Alaska's Katmai National Park Sept. 21, 2019. The Catholic Climate Covenant has initiated the Catholic Climate Project, designed to shape…

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Read more about the article 2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation
Leading up to the 2020 census, which officially begins April 1, the U.S. Census Bureau is calling on religious leaders to encourage their congregations to participate in the count that occurs every 10 years. "You are your community's most trusted voice," Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau director, told a group of interfaith leaders at the Washington National Cathedral Feb. 18. (CNS photo/courtesy United States Census Bureau) See CENSUS-RELIGIOUS Feb. 20, 2020.

2020 census is counting on religious leaders to promote participation

Leading up to the 2020 census, which officially begins April 1, the U.S. Census Bureau is calling on religious leaders to encourage their congregations to participate in the count that…

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Read more about the article Faith and the workplace not mutually exclusive, say conference speakers
Andrew Abela, dean of the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America in Washington, speaks Feb. 14, 2020, during a conference at the university on "Bringing Your Faith To Work." (CNS photo/courtesy The Catholic University of America) See BRINGING-FAITH-TO-WORK Feb. 19, 2020.

Faith and the workplace not mutually exclusive, say conference speakers

By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service Andrew Abela, dean of the Busch School of Business at The Catholic University of America in Washington, speaks Feb. 14, 2020, during a conference at…

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