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Cardinal O’Malley: Congress must remedy taxpayer abortion funding
The head of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee has renewed a call for Congressional action after a new report verified... Read more
Relief workers welcome US action against Ebola
President Barack Obama’s announcement of personnel and other aid to combat the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa drew... Read more
Bishops praise agreement on low-income child care bill
The U.S. bishops’ conference has praised federal lawmakers for reaching an agreement to reauthorize legislation that funds child care and... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Ukraine 'flowing with blood,' America must speak up
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York has urged U.S. Catholics to listen to the “chilling” pleas of Greek-Catholic bishops who... Read more
Bishop Tobin on divorce: Changes needed in approach, not teaching
The dilemma of divorced and remarried Catholics should prompt consideration of changes in the Church’s approach to annulments and the... Read more
Christ Our Life conferences a 'shot of holy adrenaline'
The Holy Spirit's inspiration can strike at the most unexpected times - like while running on a treadmill. Read more
US bishops praise continuing Civil Rights movement
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was “a monumental step forward” for human dignity, but continued work is necessary to... Read more
Defense of all persecuted believers highlighted at DC summit
Support of religious freedom for all those being persecuted was reiterated at a conference in the nation’s capital following outcry... Read more
Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law
Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000... Read more
Catholic League withdraws from St. Patrick's Day Parade
Controversy over the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues as the Catholic League has withdrawn its delegation, charging... Read more
Petition against OKC black mass draws support of 85,000
More than 85,000 people have signed a petition asking the city-run Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall to cancel a... Read more
Christian leaders prayerfully remember 9/11 at historic summit
On the 13th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Christian patriarchs denounced terrorism and emphasized the need for peaceful... Read more
American Catholic deacon and doctor assisting in Liberia Ebola outbreak
According to the World Health Organization, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa has infected at least 4,269 people, and claimed... Read more
Mo. lawmakers override governor's veto to pass pro-life measures
The Missouri legislature has overridden two vetoes from Gov. Jay Nixon in order to implement a three-day waiting period before... Read more
Catholics in America will - and do - suffer for 'swimming against the tide'
Faithful Catholics will face increasing difficulties in American society as public life becomes more dominated by another “religion” that marginalizes... Read more
FOCUS broadens missionary outreach with 'Digital Campus'
With missionary teams on 100 college campuses across the continental U.S., the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has reached an... Read more
Sen. Cruz's tense Middle East remarks prompt calls for Christian unity
Amid controversial remarks by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Christian leaders at a historic ecumenical conference voiced the need for unity... Read more
Knights' collection for persecuted Iraqis passes $2 million
A Knights of Columbus relief fund for persecuted Iraqi refugees has now surpassed $2 million, and the order has released... Read more
Love of God linked to love of man, archbishop reminds on 9/11
The 13th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the United States is a chance to mourn and... Read more
Family finds hope in priestly ordination of dying seminarian
Family members of a priest who died of cancer just two days after his ordination say that his brief priesthood... Read more
