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Ariz. town urged to stop discriminating against houses of worship
Local government restrictions in Gilbert, Arizona are threatening the protection of religious speech by limiting signs promoting houses of worship... Read more
On 30th anniversary, Project Rachel looks to a global future
After 30 years of providing post-abortion healing and support across the United States, Project Rachel is hoping to take its... Read more
At UN, cardinal condemns terrorism's use of religion
Terrorism represents a “fundamental threat to our common humanity” and people of faith must condemn religion-based terrorism, Cardinal Pietro Parolin,... Read more
Bishop, canonist: Gay unions among sins barring Communion
The denial of Holy Communion to a same-sex couple who obtained a marriage license is in line with broader Church... Read more
Boko Haram still a serious threat to Nigeria, advocates warn
The militant Islamist group Boko Haram continues to pose a grave threat to Nigerian society five months after the abduction... Read more
'Peace is possible,' say US bishops returning from Palestine, Israel
Stressing the importance of prayer, a delegation of U.S. bishops returning from a peace-focused pilgrimage to Palestine and Israel said... Read more
Church-state separation allows rules on employee morality, lawyers say
The separation of church and state includes the freedom to require employees to follow Church teachings, said a legal group... Read more
Renovation plans for Orange's Christ Cathedral aim to uplift
The Diocese of Orange announced Wednesday the new design plans for Christ Cathedral, saying they are intended to transform the... Read more
US bishops invite faithful to pray for family synod
The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to take part in a worldwide day of prayer on Sept. 28 for the... Read more
The Middle East: A deficiency of love, says Lebanese speaker
Beneath the complex and violent situation in the Middle East lies a deficiency of love, said Lebanese-born Christian André Houssney... Read more
Vatican marriage commission could drop mandatory appeal for annulments
After it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed a commission to study a reform of the process of marriage... Read more
Criticism of abortion funding in health care law spans party lines
Pro-life Republicans and Democrats alike have voiced condemnation for the findings of a recent report showing that federal subsidies are... Read more
Thousands of prayerful witnesses dwarf black mass turnout in OKC
Thousands of Catholics across Oklahoma responded to a sparsely attended black mass in Oklahoma City with prayers, Eucharistic processions, and... Read more
Next Chicago archbishop aims to nourish faith
Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing... Read more
Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says
Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more
Catholic CrossFit gym lifts Colo. priests
A Catholic CrossFit gym in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is bringing a whole new meaning to redemptive suffering. Read more
NY cardinal: parade decision is matter of gay identity vs action
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has clarified his support for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while acknowledging some remaining... Read more
Crisis pregnancy center film praised at UN Women's Guild screening
A film based on the true story of hope offered to a young woman in a crisis pregnancy received positive... Read more
San Diego bishop remembered for Christian example in life, death
San Diego’s late Bishop Cirilo Flores was “a man of the Beatitudes” with a deep affection for the people of... Read more
Catholic women's conference refreshes moms, forges friendships
A pair of Catholic authors has found a new way to give mothers some time off while helping break the... Read more
