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WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama told a round table of religion writers July 2 that he continues to be profoundly influenced by the late Cardinal Joseph Bernardin of Chicago, whom he came to know when he was a community organizer in a project partially funded by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development.

The Supreme Court: A look at when it has reversed decisions and why

WASHINGTON – Sometimes, when the Supreme Court reverses itself on an earlier decision – in some cases, decades earlier – there is a great to-do over what it means.

New encyclical should prompt ethical review, Knights’ leader says

ROME – When Pope Benedict XVI’s social encyclical is released, Catholics shouldn’t just ask, “What does the pope say I’m doing right?” but “What should I do to act more morally?” said the head of the Knights of Columbus.

Parishioners try to keep parishes open, but official options are few

WASHINGTON – No matter the night, someone sleeps in St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church in Scituate, Mass. It’s been that way since October 2004.

Bhopal church leaders applaud U.S. efforts for 1984 disaster victims

BHOPAL, India – Church leaders have welcomed a letter by U.S. Congress members asking Dow Chemical Co. to address the needs of victims of a 1984 chemical leak that killed thousands, reported the Asian church news agency UCA News.

Bishop says scientists, church still can learn from Galileo case

VATICAN CITY – The 400-year-old case of Galileo Galilei and the Inquisition still serves as a valid warning that scientists should not presume to teach the church about faith and that the church must approach scientific discoveries with great caution, said the prefect of the Vatican Secret Archives.

Out with a bang: Vatican closes Pauline year with a few surprises

VATICAN CITY – Talk about a grand finale.

Corpus Christi could be Artscape’s biggest jewel

When the 2008 Artscape was completed, an exhausted Father Richard J. Bozzelli and Betsy Lafferty relaxed in the front room of Corpus Christi’s rectory.

Opinion: There was only one Michael Jackson, not two

Some people are insisting there were two Michael Jacksons – the iconic entertainer and a bizarre, very troubled individual.

Church social teaching confronts world problems with Gospel power

VATICAN CITY – For more than 100 years, Catholic social teaching has tried to help people face the world’s social, political and economic challenges with the power of the Gospel.

Holy Cross parishioner not slowing down at 90

Each time Angie Zepp walks into Holy Cross Church for 8:15 a.m. Sunday Mass, she places her hand in holy water and blesses herself. She then quietly says, “Hello, Jesus.”

Catholic named to head U.S. religious freedom commission