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Supreme Court upholds freedom to pray at public meetings
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 5 upheld the practice of voluntary prayer before public meetings by a 5-4 ruling,... Read more
New bishop named for US Chaldean eparchy
Pope Francis has named a Chaldean Catholic priest in Michigan as the next bishop of the Detroit-based Eparchy of St.... Read more
Legal groups offer free analysis in wake of Mozilla head's resignation
After the resignation of a Silicon Valley CEO following an uproar over his defense of marriage, two firms are providing... Read more
Archbishop Chaput recalls humanity, dynamism of John Paul II
In a recent interview with an Italian daily, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia discussed his memories of St. John Paul... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: teaching on marriage must be rooted in Christ
As the Synod of Bishops on the Family draws closer, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has offered a reflection for... Read more
![[Graphic] A pile of bodies from the recent massacre in Bentiu, South Sudan. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Frank Wolf.](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/images/Graphic_A_pile_of_bodies_from_the_recent_massacre_in_Bentiu_South_Sudan_Photo_courtesy_of_the_Office_of_Rep_Frank_Wolf_CNA_5_1_14.jpg?w=220&h=165)
US urged to act before South Sudan violence becomes genocide (Graphic Photo)
Describing reports of atrocities coming out of South Sudan, U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) called Wednesday for immediate action to... Read more
Adoption a loving choice for children and women, activist says
Adoption offers not only an opportunity for children to live, but for women to make a "loving parenting choice,” according... Read more
Loyola Marymount community objects to dean's links to abortion groups
Loyola Marymount University’s appointment of an atheist dean with a record of service to abortion-supporting groups suggests the university may... Read more
Courage conference to support Catholics with same-sex attractions
The Courage apostolate will hold a conference at Villanova University this July to continue advancing its spiritual support for men... Read more
JP2's call for new evangelization bears fruit in lay initiatives
With more than 350 lay missionaries serving on over 80 college campuses, the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has... Read more
Sarah Palin rebuked for comparing waterboarding to baptism
Catholics and other Christians have criticized Sarah Palin’s recent comments comparing waterboarding to baptism, calling them disrespectful, irreverent, and even... Read more
Ad aims to renew Catholic devotion to Eucharist
The evangelization group Catholics Come Home has released an advertisement to encourage Catholics to find God’s peace and love in... Read more
FOCUS grateful for injunction against contraception mandate
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has welcomed a federal court’s injunction against the HHS mandate that the student... Read more
Botched execution shows death penalty's brutality, bishop says
Commenting on the April 29 bungled execution of a death row inmate at the state penitentiary, Oklahoma City’s archbishop has... Read more
Google called on to be neutral in pregnancy center ad policy
Google is being asked to maintain neutrality and fairness in implementing its advertising policy after an abortion advocacy group convinced... Read more
Catholic Charities aids victims of powerful Ark. storm
At least 35 people have been killed in deadly storms and tornadoes in the South, and Catholic agencies are preparing... Read more
Service to poor will be focus of 2014 Fortnight for Freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a third Fortnight for Freedom to encourage prayer and awareness of religious liberty, with a... Read more
Sophia Institute Press' new project to aid Catholic teachers
Catholic publisher Sophia Institute Press has announced a new undertaking to help train school teachers and to provide free, high-quality... Read more
Obama praises influence of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II
U.S. president Barack Obama issued a statement Monday noting the canonization of both John XXIII and John Paul II over... Read more
Former Swiss Guard recalls John Paul II's love for humanity
The life of St. John Paul II was characterized by an intense love for both God and the human person,... Read more
