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LGBT foundation aims to counter Vatican family synod
An LGBT activist foundation headed by a former Obama White House staffer gave a $200,000 grant to a dissenting Catholic... Read more
Critics: global religious freedom report falls short of action needed
As the U.S. State Department releases its annual global religious freedom report, observers say that the government must take more... Read more
Court allows 9/11 cross to remain standing at Ground Zero
Rejecting arguments from an atheist group, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that the iconic cross found at the site... Read more
Petition calls on UN to stop Christian genocide in Iraq
Following the expulsion of Christians from the Iraqi city of Mosul by ISIS jihadists, a new petition calls on the... Read more
Ariz. inmate's grueling execution lamented as preventable
Not only could the nearly two-hour execution of an Arizona inmate last week have been avoided, but the number of... Read more
'Amazing Parish' movement unites clergy, laity in renewal
A new movement seeking to unite the faithful and their pastors in the formation of thriving parishes has seen a... Read more
Expert: Religious freedom pick will fail without resources
While welcoming the proposal for a new global religious freedom ambassador after a nine-month vacancy, one expert warned that adequate... Read more
US must adapt foreign policy to solve migrant crisis, says bishop
The head of the U.S. bishops’ international justice and peace committee implored Secretary of State John Kerry to utilize U.S.... Read more
Papal visit to US not confirmed, but archbishop confident
Reports that Pope Francis will travel to the U.S. for the World Meeting of Families in 2015 remain unconfirmed by... Read more
Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community
A strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)... Read more
Film: People with same-sex attraction find peace in Church
The three subjects of a new documentary, "Desire of the Everlasting Hills", have shared their stories of having same-sex attraction,... Read more
Federal judge strikes down Colo. marriage defense amendment
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against Colorado’s marriage defense amendment, leading the state attorney general to say the case will... Read more
EWTN to open new studio at Orange County cathedral
On Thursday, EWTN Global Catholic Network announced it has begun construction on a television studio on the West Coast, located... Read more
New auxiliary bishop for US Syro-Malabar eparchy named
Pope Francis on Thursday named a Chicago-area priest to become an auxiliary bishop of the Syro-Malabarese Eparchy of Saint Thomas... Read more
Soaring student debt sparks response from Catholic colleges
With a national student loan debt of slightly more than $1 trillion, American colleges may have to start re-thinking the... Read more
Church response to refugees is part of pro-life call, bishop says
Answering the needs of refugee migrants is one component of a truly pro-life view, said a U.S. bishop, announcing a... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz: Do not forget the power of prayer amid violence
Surrounded by numerous violent conflicts throughout the world, the faithful should not forget the power of prayer, said Archbishop Joseph... Read more
Pornography recovery program helps 'fight the new drug'
The co-founder and executive director of an organization that fights pornography addiction among youth says he sees a need to... Read more
Religious liberty 'fundamental' to human dignity, bishops affirm
In a recent interview with CNA, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore reaffirmed religious liberty as a priority for the U.S.... Read more
Lives of the saints model Catholic social teaching in new book
Dignity of the human person, solidarity and care for creation are just a few topics author Brandon Vogt discusses in... Read more
