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UN intervention against ISIS would fit Pope's call, scholar suggests
The Pope’s support of international action against attacks by the Islamic State should be met with United Nations intervention, one... Read more
Successful Okla. lawsuit could stop future black masses
A lawyer who helped recover a stolen Host that organizers of an Oklahoma City black mass intended to desecrate said... Read more
US bishops to honor 50th anniversary of civil rights milestones
The U.S. bishops are encouraging commemorations of the 50th anniversary of milestones in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, saying they... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... Read more
EWTN series to profile Catholics who 'come home'
The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New... Read more
Law group defends pro-life students restricted to college 'speech zone'
A student group at the University of South Alabama is challenging the university administration after being told its pro-life display... Read more
Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats
Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more
San Diego's Bishop Flores undergoing cancer treatment
The Diocese of San Diego has announced that Bishop Cirilo Flores is now being treated for prostate cancer, as he... Read more
Full release of faith education program to help form Catholics
The release of the complete adult faith formation series “Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained” hopes to offer a profound way... Read more
Outcry flares over Calif. abortion push in Catholic colleges
Amid backlash from religious liberty and education advocates, Calif. Gov. Jerry Brown's administration has ordered abortion coverage in health insurance... Read more
Pope names Philly bishop to head Toledo diocese
Pope Francis on Tuesday named Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Philadelphia to be the next bishop of Ohio’s Diocese... Read more
Catholic Charities helps with relief after Calif. quake
The Church in northern California is helping respond to a major earthquake, which shook Napa Valley early Sunday morning, the... Read more
Jewish leader blasts indifference to persecuted Christians
The leader of the World Jewish Congress slammed global apathy to persecution of Christians in the Middle East and other... Read more
Cardinal George participating in clinical trial of anti-cancer drug
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago is continuing cancer treatment and has agreed to take part in a clinical trial of... Read more
Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say
Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more
Adjustment to HHS mandate met with initial disappointment
Religious groups have voiced concern over the latest set of suggested changes to the federal contraception mandate, while saying they... Read more
Obama administration announces new HHS mandate rules
The Department of Health and Human Services issued on Friday new rules regarding its contraception mandate, after the Supreme Court... Read more
Marquette professor recalls James Foley as 'bright light'
Executed journalist James Foley was fearless in his quest to advance justice in the world, and his courage inspired many... Read more
Ohio archdiocese urges 'ice bucket' funds for pro-life research center
Chances are you've viewed at least one video this week of someone dumping a bucket of ice water over their... Read more
Knights partner with Catholic actor Gary Sinise to help veterans
Actor Gary Sinise's respect and admiration for military men and women goes far beyond his role as Lieutenant Dan in... Read more
