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Hundreds attend interreligious prayer for peace in Denver
An estimated 900 people of the three Abrahamic religions packed the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Denver... Read more
Survey: Christian supporters of gay unions show other moral divisions
Churchgoing Christians who support “gay marriage” are more likely to approve of commitment-free sexual relations, pornography, adultery, polyamory, and abortion... Read more
Robin Williams' death renews call for mental health attention
The death of iconic comedy star Robin Williams highlights the need for greater education, understanding and support surrounding those struggling... Read more
Knights of Columbus will match donations to aid persecuted Iraqis
The Knights of Columbus have established a matching fund to assist Christians and other religious minorities facing severe persecution or... Read more
Death penalty suspended in Ohio as lethal drugs questioned
Following the controversial botched execution of an inmate in Ohio, using a new lethal-injection mixture, a federal judge has decided... Read more
Report suggests Planned Parenthood may defraud taxpayers
A report investigating audits of Planned Parenthood claims to show that the national abortion provider’s practices may have led to... Read more
Religious leaders urge Obama to help minorities in Middle East
As persecution of religious minorities intensifies in Iraq, in the U.S. Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders have joined together to... Read more
Advocates advise that First Amendment protects school choice
Faith-based schools should not be excluded from Colorado's educational choice programs, according to a brief filed by attorneys in a... Read more
Aid group blasts global apathy to early Ebola outbreak
Warning that the international community neglected the initial outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, a relief agency testified before Congress... Read more
US Catholics organize prayers for peace in Iraq
Catholics in various parts of the U.S. have organized efforts to pray for peace in Iraq, especially for persecuted Christians. Read more
Root fraternity in faith, cardinals tell Knights of Columbus
Two cardinals addressed the Knights of Columbus’ States Dinner in Orlando on Tuesday, exhorting them to practice Catholic fraternity and... Read more
Refugees fleeing violence deserve care, bishops emphasize
Catholic bishops are highlighting the need to care for refugees fleeing violent situations in their homelands as the ongoing influx... Read more
Prayers urged as black mass organizer claims consecrated Host
The purported use of a consecrated Host at a planned satanic black mass at an Oklahoma City civic center would... Read more
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more
American missionary feels 'abandoned' in North Korean captivity
A Baptist missionary held captive in North Korea says he feels “abandoned” by the U.S. government after nearly two years... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Ohio-based eparchy
Pope Francis has named seminary rector Father Bohdan J. Danylo as new bishop for the Parma, Ohio-based Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy... Read more
Knights of Columbus set record for global charitable giving
The Knights of Columbus continued to set records for charitable giving and volunteer hours, making this the 14th consecutive year... Read more
Don't ignore rural Catholics in America, advocate exhorts
An advocate for Catholics living in rural settings said it is unfortunate that this group sometimes feels like second-class citizens,... Read more
Alabama governor laments judge's abortion clinic ruling
Robert Bentley, Alabama's governor and a trained physician, has expressed disappointment that a law he signed last year requiring abortionists... Read more
Trust God's love in difficult times, bishop counsels
A relationship with God is the most important thing to remember in difficult times, said Bishop John Noonan of Orlando... Read more
