'Biggest human rights rally' returns for March for Life

Politics
Jan 22, 2015

The 42nd rally on the National Mall and march to the U.S. Supreme Court marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court's 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade.

Empowering women can lead to solutions for hunger, poverty, report says

World
Justice
Nov 25, 2014

In the fight against worldwide hunger and poverty, a new report found that when women are empowered, everyone wins.

The Bread for the World Institute, which provides policy analyses on hunger and offers strategies to end it, presented the results from its recent hunger report, "When Women Flourish ... We Can End Hunger," in a panel discussion Monday.

The panelists, including directors from several nonprofit groups and other organizations, spoke about ways to support women experiencing poverty and hunger.

In election season, churches reminded of campaign do's and don'ts

Politics
Sep 25, 2014

A nonprofit legal organization has launched a campaign called "Pulpit Freedom Sunday" to encourage politically motivated sermons that could challenge the Johnson amendment to the tax code.

Coalition hopes days of prayer, fasting will help bring peace to world

Justice
Spirituality
Sep 12, 2014

In light of the recent political, military and social conflicts taking place around the world, Catholics and other Christians have found reason to come together in faith to pray for world peace and healing.

The 22nd International Week of Prayer and Fasting will take place Sept. 20-28. Organizers are encouraging individuals, families and parishes around the world to participate by fasting, attending daily Mass, prayer services and Holy Hours, going to confession, and praying the rosary and the Divine Mercy chaplet.