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For Coptic Christians, threat of martyrdom is part of daily life
The brutal murder of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya at the hands of ISIS last week is shining a light... Read more
Bishops push for Congress to support conscience rights in health care act
Just because you may oppose abortion doesn’t mean you should be denied comprehensive health care coverage, according to Archbishop William... Read more
Grandmother, florist may lose her business and home for declining gay wedding
If you walk into Barronelle Stutzman’s floral business, you’re probably going to get a hug. She puts her heart into... Read more
As storm brews, San Fran archbishop strikes back at school guideline critics
Politicians have targeted San Francisco Catholic schools’ teacher standards, but Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone says they are a matter of Catholic... Read more
Metal coils and furious women: The stunning controversy behind an FDA-approved birth control
Perforated organs, metal coils lodged in colons, fetal disfigurement due to nickel poisoning. Chronic pain, exhaustion, bouts of depression and... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: ISIS threatens whole civilization – no one can be silent
With ISIS threatening all of human civilization, no one of any background or religion can remain silent, said Cardinal Timothy... Read more
Would you die for your ashes? Cardinal reflects on modern Christian martyrs
Catholics owe solidarity, prayer and a voice against injustice to their fellow Christians being martyred and persecuted around the world,... Read more
How Catholics, Lent, and bowls of rice are changing the world
Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program aims to continue its forty-year Lenten tradition of supporting hunger relief – and one... Read more
Why the Religious Freedom Restoration Act matters to you
For the sake of religious liberity, it is vital that the religious rights of corporations – and not just individuals... Read more
Federalism, same-sex marriage, and what a bishop has to say about it
The head of the U.S. bishops’ marriage committee is backing new legislation that thwarts the federal government from bypassing state... Read more
A Presidents Day reminder: rights are a gift from God
Past presidents have seen God and religion as an inherent part of Americans’ rights and freedoms, according to a Presidents... Read more
In sight of the nation's capitol, a massive Bible museum underway
A vast Bible museum is currently under construction in Washington, D.C. and has had strong support since its beginning phases... Read more
A priest, a rabbi, and an imam walk into a website
It is hard to ignore the fact that religious intolerance has reached a boiling point the world over in the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput applauds Penn. governor for halt to death penalty
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has welcomed Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf's decision on Friday to effectively establish a moratorium on... Read more
Marriage is what brings us together today, bishop says
Beyond boxed chocolates and Valentine cards, authentic married love is a gift and blessing that brings unity to society, and... Read more
Muslims respond to Chapel Hill shootings with prayer, calls for peace
Muslims gathered in front of the White House to pray for the victims of the Chapel Hill shooting on Friday,... Read more
Bishop to Congress: Stop treating immigrants as 'less than human'
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tuscon, Arizona, leveled harsh criticism against the tone of some Congress members, saying that they were... Read more
Are wealthy US foundations paying to suppress religious freedom?
Questions are being raised over two U.S. foundations that have poured more than three million dollars into abortion rights, LGBT... Read more
Catholic Benefits Association appoints first-ever CEO
When hospitals are struggling financially, they bring in Douglas G. Wilson, Jr. to turn around their fortunes. Read more
Latino leadership in the spotlight at intersection of Church and culture
Social justice, politics and Latino culture are three areas that are fields for evangelization, a Hispanic ministry leader told young... Read more
