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Pain and growth as Archdiocese of New York reorganizes
The parishioners at Holy Innocents were relieved to hear that their parish will remain open following concerns that it might... Read more
New bishop of Boise prays for an understanding heart
Bishop Peter Christensen, the newly appointed Bishop of Boise, asked for prayers on Tuesday that he will be granted an... Read more
Will Catholics determine the outcome of the 2014 election?
The 2014 mid-term election is more about the economy and malaise with government than issues traditionally pertinent to Catholic voters,... Read more
Don't be content with desk-bound theology, Cardinal Mueller urges
Theologians must not be content with an intellectual pursuit of truth but must evangelize with charity so that the Gospel... Read more
How the Catholic vote could sway Alaska's crucial Senate race
As two candidates, both of them Catholic, vie for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska, Church leaders are trying to... Read more
What now? Grief over Brittany's suicide prompts Christian response
After typing a final Facebook message, Brittany Maynard ended her own life at home in Oregon surrounded by family. Read more
A Catholic philosopher's spellbinding fight against Hitler
Dietrich von Hildebrand first earned the hatred of the Nazi party in 1921. Read more
Candidate in Washington state lampooned for his Catholic faith
Mark Miloscia, a candidate for Washington's state senate, has been attacked for his Catholic faith and adherence to Church teaching... Read more
Want to bolster families? Return to Gospel concepts of freedom, fidelity
The Church must work to strengthen the family by helping couples practice Christian concepts of virtues if it wishes to... Read more
Rethinking her death, Brittany Maynard praised for seeing life's value
As a 29 year-old woman with terminal brain cancer reconsiders her resolve to end her life, one scholar says the... Read more
How one cardinal proposes to correct ignorance of marriage's nature
According to the Archbishop of Washington, the recent Synod on the Family worked to address the challenge that many young... Read more
Philly archdiocese: RNS blogger 'inventing own reality'
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has shrugged off a recent blog post that sought to pit Pope Francis against Archbishop Charles... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: Media missed message of joy at synod
The joy of the Gospel of Marriage is alive, said Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver, explaining that although the mainstream... Read more
Who can help end women's sexual exploitation? Christian men
Men – particularly men within the Christian church – have a crucial role in changing cultural attitudes surrounding the sexual... Read more
Mandate revisions not enough - district court grants injunction to Ave Maria
A federal court in Florida has granted Ave Maria University preliminary protection from the federal contraception mandate, which the school... Read more
John Paul II 'taught me how to be a person,' secretary recounts
Saint John Paul II’s deep love for the world and for God continues to inspire people today to draw near... Read more
Philadelphia priest placed on immediate leave following arrest
A 55-year-old priest in Philadelphia was placed on immediate administrative leave after being arrested on child pornography charges. Read more
Want to prevent threats like ISIS? Religious freedom key, official says
Promoting religious freedom abroad is vital for U.S. national security interests in preventing the rise of threats such as ISIS,... Read more
Educate, legislate, fund: three responses to Down syndrome
In order to halt the abortion of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome, much must be done for education, research, and... Read more
Colo. bishops refute claims regarding personhood ballot measure
The Colorado Catholic bishops responded last week to a recent media campaign sponsored by Catholics for Choice against Amendment 67,... Read more
