World Refugee Day 2019 Marks Largest Migratory Crisis Since WWII
Yesterday was World Refugee Day, a day to bring light to the world's refugee crisis, as well as what organizations, many of them Catholic,...Read more
Farmers Hurt by Wet Weather
In the American heartland, stormy, wet weather has impeded farmers' abilities to get their crops in the ground. Many are planting fewer acres...Read more
St. Louis Planned Parenthood to Remain Open Pending Decision of MO Department of Health
St. Louis Circuit Court judge Michael Stelzer ordered this week that Planned Parenthood's license to operate its clinic on Forest Park Ave remain in...Read more
Governor Parson Signs State Budget
On Monday, Governor Parson signed the state's $30 billion budget for the fiscal year that will begin on July 1. Because the state's...Read more
USCCB Applauds AMA's Opposition to Assisted Suicide
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) sent out a press release early this week regarding the affirmation by the American Medical Association...Read more
Religious Freedom Week 2019
The last week in June, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will celebrate Religious Freedom Week (formerly known as Fortnight to Freedom)....Read more
Catholics and Social Media: Addressing the Problem of "Tribalization"
These days, many people have a love-hate relationship with social media. It can bring about a lot of good; fundraisers, advocacy efforts, and feel-good...Read more
St. Louis Blues Win Team's First Stanley Cup
In a historic finish, the St. Louis Blues became Stanley Cup champions on Wednesday -- the first NHL championship win in franchise history. It...Read more
Judge Hears Arguments on St. Louis Planned Parenthood License Renewal
On Wednesday, Circuit Judge Michael Stelzer heard arguments from lawyers for Planned Parenthood and the state on whether Missouri can refuse to reissue the...Read more
Special Waiver Granted for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
The Food and Nutrition Service of the USDA has released special guidance related to SNAP rules and distribution of USDA foods for parts...Read more