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How the Supreme Court's hijab decision helps faith in the workplace
Many religious believers will benefit from the Supreme Court’s Monday decision that a clothing store wrongly discriminated against a prospective... Read more
For young Philly Catholics, a Q&A session with Archbishop Chaput
Philadelphia’s Archbishop Charles J. Chaput will hold a Q&A session for young adults, taking questions on a wide range of... Read more
CRS vice president in same-sex civil marriage steps down
Amid the resignation of a vice presidential employee in a same-sex civil marriage, Catholic Relief Services reiterated its commitment to... Read more
Death of Joe Biden's son draws prayers from Delaware bishop
Bishop W. Francis Malooly of Wilmington has offered his condolences and prayers to Vice President Joe Biden and his family,... Read more
'Gay agenda' at the World Meeting of Families? Not at all, Philly Archdiocese says
In response to claims that a “gay rights activist” is acting as “gatekeeper” to exhibitors at the upcoming World Meeting... Read more
Are farming co-ops just a hipster trend? These Catholics beg to differ
Anyone who's familiar with “Portlandia” probably remembers Colin the chicken – a heritage-breed, woodland-raised fowl who was fed a diet... Read more
Renowned author, uncompromisingly Catholic: Flannery O'Connor chosen for new postage stamp
Award-winning American author and devout Roman Catholic Flannery O’Connor will appear on a new postage stamp this summer, the U.S.... Read more
Does an Illinois bill threaten doctors' conscience rights? Depends on whom you ask
An Illinois bill that some say threatens the conscience rights of medical providers is currently under consideration in the state’s... Read more
Jail time over eagle feathers? One Native American's religious freedom fight
A Native American tribe leader has been threatened with time in prison for his religious use of eagle feathers, and... Read more
Rick Santorum, Catholic and Republican, to run for US president
Second-time presidential candidate Rick Santorum announced his campaign for the U.S. presidency on Wednesday, standing behind his goals to shrink... Read more
Obama's immigration order stalls. For 5 million immigrants, now what?
As the Obama administration’s massive immigration order met a roadblock in federal court, Catholic immigration advocates are unhappy but are... Read more
What does four decades as a priest look like? One bishop shares his story
On his 40th anniversary as a priest, Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck says he has a deeper understanding of his... Read more
Documentary follows JPII's footprints across the Western Hemisphere
During his time as Pope, Saint John Paul II visited the American continent 22 times, traveling everywhere from Boston to... Read more
Bishop Conley asks for prayers as Nebraska legislators vote on death penalty (Updated)
As the Nebraska Legislature considers overriding the state governor's veto of a bill that would repeal the death penalty, the... Read more
DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church
It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in... Read more
Denver's Archbishop Aquila restores sacraments to original order
In an unprecedented change for an archdiocese, Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver announced that the Sacraments of Initiation –... Read more
Rabbi: Vatican II's interreligious document was 'life-saving'
A 50 year-old declaration of the Second Vatican Council established a new era in Christian-Jewish relations and enabled members of... Read more
Nebraska bishops praise move to repeal death penalty
Nebraska’s Catholic bishops on Wednesday praised the Nebraska legislature’s veto-proof vote to end the death penalty, saying capital punishment “cannot... Read more
Judges shoot down Notre Dame's appeal on contraception mandate
A federal court has again denied the University of Notre Dame’s request for a preliminary injunction against federal mandates it... Read more
A priest's powerful impact on the New York Times' David Brooks
New York Times columnist, best-selling author and all-around pundit David Brooks has made headlines recently for his bold new book... Read more
