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Human composting, alkaline hydrolysis not acceptable for burial, say U.S. bishops

Two new alternatives to burial and cremation fail to comply with the Catholic Church's teaching on respect for the bodies of the dead, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Doctrine said.

Lead NASA spacewalk instructor says Catholic education, faith are foundation of her success

Allissa Battocletti Noffke has one of the coolest nicknames on the face of the earth. She is known as the "Professor of Spacewalking," reflecting her teaching and training of American astronauts in this rare skill at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Pope asks Catholics to renew consecration of world to Mary every March 25

Pope Francis has invited Catholics worldwide to renew the act of consecrating the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to Mary every March 25, the feast of the Annunciation.

‘What should I let my kids read?’: Guiding our young readers

When people discover I have a master's degree in children's literature, they tend to corner me with one impossible question: "What books should I let my kids read?"

Lay group’s use of data to root out clergy sexual misconduct draws concern

A private, lay-led effort to root out clergy sexual misconduct in the Catholic Church by exposing their use of dating apps has raised concerns such methods may actually make it more difficult for the church to help clergy struggling with chaste celibacy and prevent them from damaging others through their sexual misconduct.

Polish bishops defend St. John Paul II, form independent commission to investigate ‘full picture’ of archives

The bishops of Poland March 14 announced they will create a commission of experts to investigate cases of abuse of minors by clergy from the past in the country -- an investigation that would cover the era that St. John Paul II governed the Archdiocese of Krakow as Cardinal Karol Wojtyla.

Papal message to focus on people’s right not to migrate

Reflecting on people's right to remain in their country of origin, share in the common good and live in dignity will be the focus of Pope Francis' next message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.

Mercy sister who is lifelong advocate for developmentally disabled to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal

Mercy Sister Rosemary Connelly, former executive director of Misericordia and lifelong advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities, will receive the University of Notre Dame's 2023 Laetare Medal, the oldest and most prestigious honor given to American Catholics.
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