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Over $100k raised for family of slain Catholic husband, father
Within the span of a day, friends, family and strangers have raised more than $100,000 for the family of a... Read more
After meeting Pope, daughter of immigrants reunites with father
The young girl who asked Pope Francis to intercede with U.S. President Barack Obama on behalf of the children of... Read more
Mozilla head's resignation over marriage stance sparks outcry
Critics slammed Web browser Firefox's announcement that CEO Brendan Eich resigned in wake of controversy surrounding his support of traditional... Read more
Audit finds increase in child protection, decrease in reported cases
An audit of the dioceses across the United States shows an increase of more than $15 million spent on child... Read more
Filmmakers seek support for film on abortionist Kermit Gosnell
Three filmmakers are crowd funding a multi-million dollar movie about Kermit Gosnell and his late-term abortion clinic, stressing the need... Read more
Archbishop offers prayers, support to Fort Hood victims
The Archbishop for the Military Services, as well as President Obama and Texas Gov. Rick Perry offered their condolences and... Read more
La. House passes abortion clinic regulations to protect women
The Louisiana House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved new safety regulations requiring that abortionists have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals,... Read more
Atlanta archbishop apologizes for $2.2 million residence
Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has apologized for constructing a new $2.2 million residence, saying the plan was well-intended, but... Read more
Cardinal encourages business schools to form principled leaders
Cardinal Peter Turkson has encouraged business school faculty to teach their students about the Church's social teaching and to form... Read more
Obama urged to create religious envoy after papal meeting
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called on President Barack Obama to follow up on his meeting with Pope Francis by... Read more
Planned Parenthood opposes lawmaker with Gosnell victim tie
Planned Parenthood has decided not to endorse a Pennsylvania lawmaker who supported increasing health regulations for abortion clinics, a move... Read more
Okla. Catholics speak up for voiceless with lawmakers
A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be... Read more
Court upholds strong Texas abortion regulations
Pro-life advocates took encouragement from a federal appeals court’s decision upholding a Texas law that strengthened health and safety requirements... Read more
Fraternas: Living and serving with 'the total security of God'
At age 19, Maria Teresa Alva was already involved with the Christian Life Movement in her native Peru, when she... Read more
Bishops say Mass at border fence to remember dead migrants
A group of U.S. bishops visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to say Mass in remembrance of migrants who died during... Read more
Indiana archbishop among those appointed to religious congregation
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Joseph Tobin of Indianapolis as a member of the congregation of the Roman Curia that... Read more
Child's first 1,000 days critical to future health, experts say
The earliest days of a child's development, both in the womb and after birth, are essential to human development and... Read more
Former president 'grossly misunderstands' Catholic teaching
Prominent Catholic laywomen have responded to recent statements by former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, saying he lacks understanding of the... Read more
Religious sisters bring witness of prayer to Bismarck diocese
Two groups of religious sisters new to North Dakota’s Diocese of Bismarck bring the blessings of prayer and their examples... Read more
Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history
Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more
