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Nuns, guns and the Wild West – the extraordinary tale of Sr. Blandina
Billy the Kid, a notorious bank and stage-coach robber of the Wild West, met his match in the most unlikely... Read more
Promote the common good and give workers a raise, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Catholic leaders are calling on Congress to raise the minimum wage, for the good of low-wage workers and their families. Read more
Cardinal O'Malley denounces Planned Parenthood for disrespecting human dignity
The Archbishop of Boston on Wednesday lamented the harvesting of fetal organs, which is at the center of a series... Read more
Make friends with your congressman – and you just might get to see the Pope
The final plans are set for the public’s chance to watch Pope Francis’ Sept. 24 address to Congress live at... Read more
Bishop advises cautious optimism for a Catholic future in Boy Scouts
A leading bishop in Catholic scouting says Catholics should continue to be involved in the Boy Scouts and work to... Read more
Cardinal Dolan slams Trump's 'virulent' immigration remarks
For Cardinal Dolan, the “virulent strain” of American nativism is not a thing of the past – it's alive, well... Read more
'Women Betrayed' by Planned Parenthood speak out against abortion giant
Hundreds of women – along with scores of men – gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to... Read more
LGBT grant-maker wants to win religious liberty fight within three years
A leader in LGBT grant-making has told business leaders that he wants to shut down the political fight for religious... Read more
Why this former rock journalist authored a book about chastity
One day, when Dawn Eden was 31 years-old, she ventured into the section of a bookstore that she had never... Read more
Exclusive: Essure victims plan hunger strike in front of FDA during Pope's visit
Last month, it looked like the thousands of women who have suffered detrimental side effects from the birth control device... Read more
How an anti-discrimination bill could end up discriminating
A bill in Congress that brands itself as fighting discrimination might end up doing the exact opposite, said legal experts... Read more
Knights of Columbus unveil new campaign to aid Middle East Christians
As Christians continue to face unprecedented persecution – especially in the Middle East – the Knights of Columbus have announced... Read more
Will religious Boy Scout troops be tolerated when ban on gay leaders ends?
The Boy Scouts of America is moving to change its leadership standards in order to allow openly homosexual adult leaders... Read more
High price tags and ugly secrets – how surrogacy preys on poor women
Women from a poor demographic have become an increasing interest in the multi-billion dollar surrogate industry, with most mothers being... Read more
Long-serving Cardinal Baum lived a generous response to God
Cardinal William W. Baum, a past Archbishop of Washington and the longest-serving American cardinal, died on Thursday at the age... Read more
What you think you know about human trafficking is probably wrong
Human trafficking. It’s been called “modern-day slavery” and a “silent epidemic.” It affects tens of millions every year and yet... Read more
Is the Pope's challenge to America having an anti-Francis effect?
Most Americans have a favorable view of Pope Francis, but an apparent decline in their numbers may be due to... Read more
Court: Family-run pharmacy must carry Plan B despite religious objections
Owners of a pharmacy in Washington state must provide the morning-after contraceptive pill against their religious beliefs after a federal... Read more
After theater shooting, Lafayette bishop offers sympathy and prayer
Catholics in Louisiana are stunned by Thursday's deadly mass shooting at a Lafayette movie theater and are praying for those... Read more
Why this Catholic health care development is a game-changer for women
With the hope of providing authentic and ethical health care for women, Dr. Thomas Hilgers, creator of Natural Procreative Technology,... Read more
