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Cathedral High School leadership in Indianapolis says Archbishop Charles Thompson issued "direct guidance" that the school fire a teacher in a same-sex marriage or forfeit its Catholic identity.

Catholic School Fires Gay Teacher To Stay In Indianapolis Archdiocese

2:00pm June 25, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

The school says not terminating the teacher would have resulted in "our forfeiting our Catholic identity." Last week, a nearby Jesuit school decided to split with the archdiocese instead.

Pope Francis released a letter on Wednesday urging Catholics to trust his decision to form an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops in China.

Pope Francis Urges Catholics To Trust Historic Agreement With China

6:35pm September 26, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

The statement on the appointment of bishops in China has sparked confusion and criticism among some Catholics. The pope reassured them that functionaries won't be named to deal with religious issues.

The Rev. Brad Wells, left, the Rev. Patrick Mahoney and Paula Oas, kneel in prayer in front of the Supreme Court, as the court hears the Masterpiece Cakeshop case.

Religion, The Supreme Court, And Why It Matters

11:55am July 07, 2018

With President Trump set to name the next justice to the high court soon, it's worth noting it was once dominated by Protestant Christians. Now, it is now more Jewish, Catholic and conservative.

An old church steeple backlit by a low setting sun.

Roman Catholics And Evangelicals Move Apart In Their Political Priorities

2:03pm May 25, 2018

by Tom Gjelten

Having been adversaries and then allies, Catholics and evangelicals once again have differing political agendas.

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