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Prayer breakfast speakers urge supplication for religious liberty, family
Prayer is sorely needed as existential threats face faith, the family, and religious liberty in the U.S., Catholic leaders insisted... Read more
'Drinking with the Saints' – new book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits
“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more
'Little Boy' filmmaker to audiences: don't let critics tell you what to think
Following a string of negative reviews for his latest film, “Little Boy,” award-winning director and screenwriter Alejandro Monteverde said audiences... Read more
Ahead of National Police Week, DC cardinal honors fallen officers
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington called on Tuesday for gratitude to be given to the law enforcement officials who are... Read more
For Catholics in West Baltimore, the only answer to violence is community
After unrest erupted in Baltimore following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, Catholics stepped up to restore their communities... Read more
Shooting over Muhammad cartoon event draws prayers from Dallas bishop
The attempted attack of two gunmen on a Texas venue hosting an event about cartoons depicting Islam’s prophet Muhammad has... Read more
International Criminal Court should step up against ISIS, report advises
The atrocities committed by the Islamic State require a strong global response, including action by the International Criminal Court, said... Read more
Is Oklahoma's use of lethal injection cruel and unusual?
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a case challenging the use of the lethal injection in the... Read more
Six years after Notre Dame speech, Obama's 'common ground' claim questioned
Knights of Columbus head Carl Anderson questioned the Obama Administration’s policies in a speech at Notre Dame University, six years... Read more
San Fran archdiocese praises Catholic school teachers, rejects 'inflammatory' reports
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has stressed its “greatest admiration and respect” for those working in Catholic education, pledging to... Read more
Former Soviet spy: We created Liberation Theology
Espionage deep in the heart of Europe. Secrets in the KGB. Defection from a communist nation. Ion Mihai Pacepa has... Read more
Washington archdiocese lauds House vote to protect religious liberty – but it may not be enough
The House voted late Thursday night to formally disapprove of two laws which religious and pro-life organizations in the nation’s... Read more
Writer, sister, friend – Sr. Mary Ann Walsh remembered for 'dedication to the truth'
Many journalists would say they have a passion for truth, but for Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, that took on added... Read more
Will youth inevitably support same-sex marriage? These activists say nope
Marriage defense advocates of diverse ages and backgrounds rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling for... Read more
Baltimore archbishop: With God, a broken city can heal
After both peaceful protests and violent riots following the death of an African American man in the custody of the... Read more
Supreme Court doesn't tip hand: asks tough questions of both sides in marriage case
U.S. Supreme Court justices asked tough questions of both plaintiffs and respondents at oral arguments on Tuesday in a possibly... Read more
Scholars: No legal right to 'gay marriage' in Constitution
There is no legal right to “gay marriage” in the Constitution, legal experts asserted, and the Supreme Court should not... Read more
Religious leaders urge conscience protections in recognizing marriage
More than 30 U.S. religious leaders, including four Catholic bishops, have joined together to call on their country to preserve... Read more
Salt Lake City bishop appointed to New Mexico archdiocese
On Monday, Pope Francis appointed Bishop John Wester, who has led the Diocese of Salt Lake City since 2007 and... Read more
For filmmakers, 'Little Boy' moved mountains of its own
A new film from award-winning writer and director Alejandro Monteverde proved to not only tell a story of faith, but... Read more
