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What can St Patrick's Day teach us about Catholic schools and Latinos?
In the United States, St. Patrick’s Day marks opportunity to not only celebrate the heroic saint but also the achievements... Read more
Catholic-owned company wins 'final victory' against HHS mandate
A Catholic-owned company’s victory in its fight against a federal mandate to cover drugs and procedures that violate Catholic moral... Read more
Patrick: the saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more
'Smear campaign' pushed Knights out of St Patrick's parade
The Massachusetts Knights of Columbus withdrew from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Boston on Sunday, saying that their motives... Read more
Catholics supporting Archbishop Cordileone on school identity feel silenced, pressured
Amid a PR campaign and protests against Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone’s attempt to clarify Catholic teaching in the San Francisco schools,... Read more
CNA exclusive poll: Americans agree – protect religious liberty
Religious freedom battles continue to take place in courtrooms around the country, but in the court of public opinion, religious... Read more
Bishops push for religious freedom protections in adoption, foster care
With increasing pressure on adoption and foster care agencies to act against their religious beliefs, the U.S. bishops are pushing... Read more
Catholic dissenters' convention keynoter: A pornographic sex columnist?
Dan Savage coordinates an annual pornography festival. He has made obscene tirades about Pope Benedict XVI, denigrated the practice of... Read more
Don't kill the disabled – Maryland lawmakers warned against assisted suicide bill
A physician-assisted suicide bill in Maryland preys on those who are vulnerable or disabled, and promotes suicide as an acceptable... Read more
A milkshake for the Pope: One sweet way to support Francis in Philly
As the City of Brotherly Love prepares to host the next World Meeting of Families – and Pope Francis’ first... Read more
A top-notch contender: Knights of Columbus among world's most ethical companies
You have probably heard about their work with charitable organizations and the international councils that they've founded across the globe.... Read more
An exodus with little hope – report finds crisis of unaccompanied minors fleeing Syria
The countries neighboring Syria are swamped with millions of refugees from its civil war which creates special risks for young... Read more
Lawsuit against national pro-life group dies at the Sixth Circuit Court
Ruling in favor of a national pro-life group, the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a district court’s... Read more
Touchdown! Notre Dame scores big on HHS mandate at Supreme Court
In a potentially groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court nullified a federal court ruling against the University of Notre Dame on... Read more
Big business overreach? Corporations push Supreme Court to legalize 'gay marriage'
With the Supreme Court set to rule on a potentially far-reaching marriage case this summer, several hundred corporations are pushing... Read more
Prepping for media ahead of World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s visit the United Kingdom in 2010 was supposed to be a disaster. Several people were calling... Read more
What makes a good priest? Friendship with Jesus Christ
For Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, the biggest challenges to priestly formation today can be overcome through divine friendship with... Read more
How art and technology are clearing up 'miscontraceptions' on women’s fertility
Read the headlines of major news outlets and you might think women’s fertility is an unknowable force understandable only by... Read more
Are kids just as well off with same-sex parents? Maybe not, studies say
The idea that children raised in same-sex households fare as well as children of married opposite-sex couples may not withstand... Read more
Cardinal Egan commended to Christ's mercy
Cardinal Edward Egan, a former Archbishop of New York who shepherded the city in the wake of the Sept. 11... Read more
