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Church must remain free to serve, Fortnight for Freedom concludes
Catholics must come together to protect the work of the Church's charities and services, said the U.S. bishops' president as... Read more
Okla. civic center defends black mass with sex offender
A spokeswoman for the Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall defended a black mass being planned there by a convicted... Read more
Global Rosary Relay unites faithful in prayer for priests
Catholics throughout the world joined together on June 27 to ask for Mary’s intercession in a 24-hour rosary initiative for... Read more
Freedom demands vigilance, archbishop reminds Americans
This Fourth of July, Americans should reflect on the nation’s foundational principles and values, while realizing that freedom comes at... Read more
Kansas City diocese questions legality, accuracy of abuse penalty
Attorneys for the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph have questioned the legality of a $1 million abuse penalty against the... Read more
Call for religious exemption from ENDA draws diverse support
A diverse group of religious leaders – including some who worked on President Obama’s re-election campaign – are asking for... Read more
Surge of 'desperate' migrant children leaves needs unmet
As a wave of unaccompanied children adds to the already large numbers of immigrants entering the United States, humanitarian groups... Read more
Pope Francis banner in downtown Denver aims to inspire
A 10-foot tall banner depicting Pope Francis embracing a young child was hung July 1 on the exterior of the... Read more
Wave of religious freedom rulings follows Supreme Court decision
In the days following a Supreme Court ruling upholding religious freedom in the workplace, several lower courts have issued decisions... Read more
Archbishop asks Okla. civic center to reconsider black mass
Just a few months after a black mass reenactment was planned – and then canceled – at Harvard University, another... Read more
DC cardinal recalls faith of early US Catholics
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C., Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl exhorted the faithful to be “vigilant”... Read more
Wis. diocese clarifies stance on baptizing same-sex couples' babies
The Diocese of Madison, Wis. explained its response to same-sex couples who present children for baptism, welcoming sincere baptism requests... Read more
Religious leaders support law used in Hobby Lobby ruling
Religious leaders from several Christian churches and Jewish organizations have reaffirmed their “staunch support” for the federal religious freedom protections... Read more
Portland archdiocese consecrated to Our Lady of Fatima
Faithful from in and around Portland, Ore. filled St. Mary’s Cathedral to overflowing on June 28 for Archbishop Alexander Sample's... Read more
Retired Lincoln bishop recovering from heart attack
Bishop emeritus Fabian Bruskewitz of Lincoln, Neb., is in good spirits and grateful for prayers as he recovers after suffering... Read more
Minn. archbishop cooperates with investigation of 'false' claims
Archbishop John Nienstedt of St. Paul, Minn., has ordered a third party investigation of himself following recent accusations of sexual... Read more
Legal experts: Hobby Lobby ruling may have broad implications
While the full impact of the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on Hobby Lobby may not yet be clear, legal scholars... Read more
Christian doctors encouraged but cautious after Court ruling
A Christian doctor’s organization celebrated the Supreme Court’s recent religious freedom ruling, while at the same time cautioning that threats... Read more
Show joy of Christian family life, Denver archbishop teaches
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has published a pastoral letter calling on Catholics to live their faith in their... Read more
Hobby Lobby ruling draws renewed commitment from Congress
The Supreme Court’s highly anticipated ruling on the federal contraception mandate has prompted a renewed enthusiasm from lawmakers on both... Read more
