Nation and world briefs

Pope Francis to canonize Blessed John Henry Newman in October

Cardinal Newman, a former Anglican priest, will be canonized with four others Oct. 13

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)

Religious freedom is basis of all other freedoms in U.S., Cdl. Dolan says

Cdl. Dolan made remarks at patriotic celebration prior to July 4

‘Dangerous’ California bill on seal of confession withdrawn before key hearing

Bill would have attempted to force priests to disclose information heard in confession concerning abuse of minors

Abp. Gomez: Love and family is Christian vision for a happy life

Catholics urged to rediscover the radical narrative of the Catholic idea of family

By: Catholic News Service (CNS)