Western culture 'lost God' through demise of family

May 24, 2013 - 02:03 am .- Scholar Mary Eberstadt says most theories of secularization do not take into account the role of the family in religious practice, noting how its demise is critically linked to an increasingly secular West.

Conscience objections urged in face of Colombian gay unions

May 7, 2013 - 04:02 pm .- Officials from the Bishops’ Conference of Colombia have urged Catholics to adhere to Church teaching in the face of potential same-sex unions and a movement towards a secular nation.  

Archbishop urges Christian hope for a better Argentina

Jan 4, 2013 - 12:09 pm .- An Argentinean archbishop invited the people of his country to cultivate an authentic Christian hope in order to face the daily trials of life and work for a better country.

France monitoring traditionalist Catholics for 'religious pathology'

Dec 13, 2012 - 04:37 pm .- A French cabinet member announced that the government will monitor certain groups for "religious pathology," including a traditionalist Catholic organization, and will shut them down if it is discovered.

Cardinal George warns US secularization is more serious than elections

Oct 23, 2012 - 07:15 pm .- Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has said that the “secularizing” of American culture is a “much larger issue” than political causes or the outcome of the presidential elections, warning against a rise of anti-religious sentiment and restating his fears of a future persecution in the United States.

Movement to save chapel in Steubenville city logo grows

Aug 10, 2012 - 04:03 am .- The Steubenville City Council's decision to remove the silhouette of the Franciscan University chapel from the city’s logo has been met with opposition from the local community.

Experts warn about growing global crisis of religious freedom

Jun 14, 2012 - 10:10 am .- The growing perception of religion as a threat to a free society is leading to persecution of believers around the world, according to speakers at a recent meeting of the U.S. bishops.