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Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own frozen embryos
Emma and Isabella are suing their mother, Sofia Vergara, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Read more
Democrats, pro-lifers spar over Planned Parenthood investigation
Following Democratic claims that a House panel investigating Planned Parenthood has found no wrongdoing, pro-life leaders have fired back that... Read more
Pearl Harbor priest identified 75 years later
When Archbishop Michael Jackels lifted the chalice during the consecration at a memorial Mass on Oct. 8 in Dubuque, Iowa,... Read more
Lawsuit defends filmmakers in following conscience on marriage
Owners of a video production company have filed suit against a Minnesota law they say could punish them if they... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish now a diocesan shrine in Denver
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Denver, Colorado was named a diocesan shrine by Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila last month. Read more
Ohio lawmakers revive 'heartbeat abortion' ban
Citing the prospect of a more favorable Supreme Court, Ohio legislators have passed a ban on abortions once an unborn... Read more
Catholic colleges to undocumented students: You're still welcome
More than 100 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities have reaffirmed their support for undocumented students in light of questions... Read more
How the new bishop of Arlington hopes to heal division in society
The Gospel is the answer to a wounded society, the new bishop of Arlington said in the wake of the... Read more
Disappointment as Senate Republicans drop religious freedom amendment
Senate Republicans agreed to remove a religious liberty amendment from a defense bill earlier this week, after a fierce campaign... Read more
How to celebrate Christmas with Benedictine nuns
As the Christmas season approaches, the hit-making community of Benedictine nuns based in Missouri have released an album full of... Read more
Supreme Court appears skeptical of Texas' death penalty standards
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday in a death penalty case that could determine the fate of a man... Read more
Father Stanley Rother: The first US-born martyr
Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother, a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who served... Read more
Virgin of Guadalupe visits women in LA jail
The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe made its way through the narrow halls of the Century Regional Women Detention... Read more
Christmastime in New Orleans: a holiday celebration unlike any other
When most people think of New Orleans, they think of Mardi Gras. The raucous parades, elaborate masks, and colorful beads... Read more
This lone Jesus statue survived the Tennessee wildfires
As devastating wildfires continue to burn in East Tennessee, a startling discovery was made. Read more
Pro-life Dems disappointed by Pelosi's re-election as House minority leader
Pro-life leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction as House Democrats re-elected pro-abortion Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) as the House Minority Leader. Read more
Metal coil birth control gets strictest possible warning
Angela Desa was 28 years-old when she got Essure, a form of permanent birth control made of flexible metal and... Read more
Humanitarian needs going unmet in Iraq, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Given new and expanded humanitarian crises in Iraq and elsewhere, Congress should respond generously to a request to approve additional... Read more
Tom Price appointment to head HHS met with pro-life applause
Pro-life groups praised President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement that he would name Rep. Tom Price (R-Ga.) to be the next Secretary... Read more
New Catholic Relief Services' chairman has strong Middle East focus
Bishop Gregory John Mansour, a Maronite bishop with experience in Middle East issues, will be the next chairman of Catholic... Read more
