If you are in a state of mortal sin, you cannot receive Communion

Pope Francis: if you are in a state of mortal sin, you cannot receive Communion: Pope Francis: “Someone who has committed a serious sin must not approach Holy Communion without having obtained absolution in the sacrament of Reconciliation beforehand”

California teacher put on leave after asking if school would allow a pro-life walkout: Julianne Benzel, a teacher at Rocklin High School, asked students if school administrators would permit an anti-abortion protest, gets placed on administrative leave as a consequence

Catholic dignitaries attend installation of Stockton diocese’s new bishop: More than 1,200 people fill St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Modesto to watch Myron Cotta become the sixth Bishop of Stockton