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Ariz. town urged to stop discriminating against houses of worship

Sep 28, 2014

Local government restrictions in Gilbert, Arizona are threatening the protection of religious speech by limiting signs promoting houses of worship... Read more

Vicki Thorn share the history of Project Rachel at the 30th anniversary Mass and dinner in Milwaukee, Wisc. on Sept. 19, 2014.

On 30th anniversary, Project Rachel looks to a global future

Sep 26, 2014

By Kate Veik

After 30 years of providing post-abortion healing and support across the United States, Project Rachel is hoping to take its... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, Dec. 2, 2013.

At UN, cardinal condemns terrorism's use of religion

Sep 26, 2014

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

Sep 25, 2014

By Matt Hadro

The denial of Holy Communion to a same-sex couple who obtained a marriage license is in line with broader Church... Read more

Map of Nigeria.

Boko Haram still a serious threat to Nigeria, advocates warn

Sep 25, 2014

The militant Islamist group Boko Haram continues to pose a grave threat to Nigerian society five months after the abduction... Read more

Cross atop the seminary in Beit Jala, Palestine.

'Peace is possible,' say US bishops returning from Palestine, Israel

Sep 24, 2014

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

Sep 24, 2014

The separation of church and state includes the freedom to require employees to follow Church teachings, said a legal group... Read more

An artist's rendering of the renovation plan for the sanctuary of Christ Cathedral.

Renovation plans for Orange's Christ Cathedral aim to uplift

Sep 24, 2014

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

Sep 24, 2014

The U.S. bishops have asked Catholics to take part in a worldwide day of prayer on Sept. 28 for the... Read more

Andre Houssney speaks at the Aquinas Institute for Catholic Thought in Boulder, Colorado on Sept. 18, 2014.

The Middle East: A deficiency of love, says Lebanese speaker

Sep 23, 2014

Beneath the complex and violent situation in the Middle East lies a deficiency of love, said Lebanese-born Christian André Houssney... Read more

Photo by George Hodan (CC0 1.0).

Vatican marriage commission could drop mandatory appeal for annulments

Sep 23, 2014

After it was announced that Pope Francis had appointed a commission to study a reform of the process of marriage... Read more

Pro-life demonstators in Washington, D.C.

Criticism of abortion funding in health care law spans party lines

Sep 22, 2014

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life Republicans and Democrats alike have voiced condemnation for the findings of a recent report showing that federal subsidies are... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City carries the Eucharist in procession Sept. 21 to counter a black mass held at the city's civic music hall.

Thousands of prayerful witnesses dwarf black mass turnout in OKC

Sep 22, 2014

Thousands of Catholics across Oklahoma responded to a sparsely attended black mass in Oklahoma City with prayers, Eucharistic processions, and... Read more

Chicago Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich.

Next Chicago archbishop aims to nourish faith

Sep 20, 2014

By Kevin J. Jones

Chicago’s Archbishop-designate Blase Cupich introduced himself to his new city on Saturday, downplaying political interpretations of his appointment and stressing... Read more

Bishop James Conley.

Marriage prep begins at home, Bishop Conley says

Sep 19, 2014

Preparation for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony begins with family life in the home long before a couple has met,... Read more

Divine Mercy Crossfit in Denver, Colorado.

Catholic CrossFit gym lifts Colo. priests

Sep 19, 2014

By Kate Veik

A Catholic CrossFit gym in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is bringing a whole new meaning to redemptive suffering.    Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.

NY cardinal: parade decision is matter of gay identity vs action

Sep 19, 2014

Cardinal Timothy Dolan has clarified his support for the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, while acknowledging some remaining... Read more

(L-R) Darlisha Dozier, Fr. Gerald Murray and Kathy DiFiore at the Christopher's Award Ceremony in Manhattan. Photo courtesy of Kathy DiFiore.

Crisis pregnancy center film praised at UN Women's Guild screening

Sep 18, 2014

By Mary Farrow

A film based on the true story of hope offered to a young woman in a crisis pregnancy received positive... Read more

Bishop Cirilo B. Flores. Courtesy of the Diocese of San Diego.

San Diego bishop remembered for Christian example in life, death

Sep 18, 2014

San Diego’s late Bishop Cirilo Flores was “a man of the Beatitudes” with a deep affection for the people of... Read more

Women from across the nation relax and dance during the Edel Gathering conference in Austin, TX. Photo courtesy of Hallie Lord.

Catholic women's conference refreshes moms, forges friendships

Sep 18, 2014

By Hillary Mast

A pair of Catholic authors has found a new way to give mothers some time off while helping break the... Read more