Archive for May 1, 2014

Tapestry of Pope John Paul II hanging from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

JP2's call for new evangelization bears fruit in lay initiatives

With more than 350 lay missionaries serving on over 80 college campuses, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has... Read more

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Baby's kick dissuades pregnant model from abortion

A 19-week pregnant model who had said she would have an abortion to further her career in U.K. reality television... Read more

Former Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska speaking at CPAC 2014 in National Harbor, Maryland, March 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Sarah Palin rebuked for comparing waterboarding to baptism

Catholics and other Christians have criticized Sarah Palin’s recent comments comparing waterboarding to baptism, calling them disrespectful, irreverent, and even... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Relaunch of English martyrs film brings stories to US audience

“Faith of Our Fathers,” a powerful 2013 film telling stories of the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, has been... Read more

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Easter earthquake does not shake faith in Papua New Guinea

An earthquake which struck the Papua New Guinean island of Bougainville on Holy Saturday brought chaos and destruction to persons... Read more

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Courage conference to support Catholics with same-sex attractions

The Courage apostolate will hold a conference at Villanova University this July to continue advancing its spiritual support for men... Read more

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Loyola Marymount community objects to dean's links to abortion groups

Loyola Marymount University’s appointment of an atheist dean with a record of service to abortion-supporting groups suggests the university may... Read more

Ryan Bomberger addressing the March for Life Youth Rally, January, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Adoption a loving choice for children and women, activist says

Adoption offers not only an opportunity for children to live, but for women to make a "loving parenting choice,” according... Read more