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In Wisconsin, fetal pain concerns drive new abortion regulations
The state of Wisconsin has now banned abortions 20 weeks into pregnancy, on the grounds that unborn children feel pain,... Read more
Want to walk with Pope Francis? Then take this pledge
Catholics in Washington, D.C. are hoping a new charity pledge will go viral like last year’s “Ice Bucket Challenge,” but... Read more
Last hope: Little Sisters of the Poor appeal to Supreme Court
After a federal appeals court ruled that the Little Sisters of the Poor must obey the federal contraception mandate, the... Read more
Archbishop after death of Calif. woman: Immigrants are not all 'guilty by association'
The random killing of a 32 year-old California woman has reignited an intense debate about immigration reform, after the suspect... Read more
The story behind the new LA bishops' pectoral crosses
A sharp eye would have noticed that L.A.’s three auxiliary bishops-elect were wearing identical pectoral crosses. Read more
Why the Catholic behind the Planned Parenthood videos went undercover
With the façade of a fictitious biotechnology company, David Daleiden and his fellow investigators from the Center for Medical Progress... Read more
In new video, Planned Parenthood exec appears to joke about pricing baby parts
Another undercover video released today allegedly shows a senior official at Planned Parenthood flippantly discussing monetary compensation for aborted baby... Read more
LA gets three new auxiliary bishops, including Fr. Robert Barron
Known for his online videos which tackle everything from the saints, to the “new atheism,” to the latest blockbuster film,... Read more
US and Cuba re-open embassies – Will lifting the embargo be next?
The U.S. and Cuba formally re-established diplomatic ties for the first time since 1961 on Monday, a groundbreaking development advocated... Read more
Mercy, Justice, and the Gospel of Life: US bishops on ending the death penalty
Two leading U.S. bishops have renewed the call to choose life over the death penalty because, they say, heinous criminals... Read more
Bible publisher wins permanent victory over HHS mandate
A Bible publisher based in Illinois has won its lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, with a final ruling delivered... Read more
After deadly Chattanooga shooting, bishop rallies 'shaken' community to prayer
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville is calling the faith community to prayer after Thursday’s fatal shooting at a military recruiting... Read more
What a proposed US bill on religious liberty would and would not protect
With same-sex marriage now legal throughout the United States, some members of Congress are trying to protect the religious rights... Read more
Archbishop to priests: Here's how to not give bad homilies
In a practical bullet-pointed letter to priests and deacons, Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit spelled out the types of... Read more
Even if it’s legal, it’s not ok – Congress responds to Planned Parenthood scandal
An undercover video report on Planned Parenthood providing fetal body parts for harvesting and research should shock the conscience of... Read more
Planned Parenthood under fire for alleged trafficking of baby organs
Abortion giant Planned Parenthood is facing harsh criticism after the release of footage allegedly showing its top doctor describing how... Read more
Disappointment follows ruling against Little Sisters in mandate case
The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor... Read more
Here’s what would happen if America's Catholic outreach disappeared
A few months ago, Erin McCroy was walking the streets of Denver with Murphy, a 20-something missionary with Christ in... Read more
The cost of violence: 15 million Africans displaced, with little hope for the future
Plagued by wars, terrorism, and repressive governments, sub-Saharan Africa is in the throes of a humanitarian crisis that the international... Read more
Why a doctor who treats Iraq War veterans is opposed to DC's assisted suicide bill
Medical professionals, attorneys and disabilities rights advocates have united in opposition to a proposal that would legalize assisted suicide in... Read more
