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Disney ends Boy Scout donations due to gay leader ban
Less than a year after the Boy Scouts lifted its ban on openly homosexual members, the Walt Disney Company has... Read more
Research finds link between oral contraception, multiple sclerosis
In a new study, researchers analyzed the data found in women's health records over four years, discovering a connection between... Read more
Frontline episode on Church scandals one-sided, critic says
The PBS Frontline documentary series’ recent episode “Secrets of the Vatican” largely covered old scandals in a one-sided way, said... Read more
Vatican panel approves Archbishop Fulton Sheen miracle
The Bishop of Peoria has rejoiced at a Vatican medical panel’s unanimous approval of a reported miracle attributed to the... Read more
Editor shares life-changing Lenten challenge in new book
A New York-based Catholic editor says her experience with the corporal works of mercy two Lenten seasons ago transformed her... Read more
Reject pornography to protect families, encourages Virginia bishop
Bishop Paul Loverde of Arlington, Va., has urged fathers to protect themselves and their children from pornography’s “relentless assault,” stressing... Read more
Ukraine’s churches unite behind nation, seek prayers for peace
Ukrainian religious leaders are standing together in their opposition to Russia’s use of troops in Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula, and ask... Read more
Legislation to help former inmates draws Catholic praise
In a letter to national lawmakers, Catholic leaders applauded the Second Chance Act as an enhancement of public safety and... Read more
Planned Parenthood election spending demands response, pro-lifers say
Planned Parenthood’s intention to spend millions of dollars to support political candidates who favor legal abortion shows the need to... Read more
Religious freedom essential for global human rights, panel says
Experts at a recent panel talk in Washington, D.C., suggested that while religious freedom has become a respectable component of... Read more
EWTN adds Lenten scripture challenge to app
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has launched a new feature to the EWTN application that challenges its users to read... Read more
'Son of God' movie shines at box office on opening weekend
“Son of God,” a new movie depicting the life of Christ according to Gospels, saw tremendous success and positive reviews... Read more
Dangers of solitary confinement highlighted at DC event
Former prisoners, legal advocates and United Nations officials spoke out in Washington, D.C., against the use of solitary confinement for... Read more
Student-led project gives breakfast to 1,500 at homeless shelters
Students at St. Peter’s School in Washington, D.C., led a recent project to assemble 1,500 bagged breakfasts for those seeking... Read more
Napa Institute's July gathering to explore economic justice, leadership
The Fourth Annual Napa Institute will bring together cardinals and other clergy and lay leaders this July for spiritual enrichment... Read more
Critics say Ariz. bill veto swarmed by misleading rhetoric
The Arizona Catholic Conference has lamented the veto of Arizona religious freedom bill S.B. 1062, noting the “extremely intense, if... Read more
Judge strikes down Texas' marriage definition amid criticism
The state of Texas is appealing a ruling from a federal judge that could impose “gay marriage” in the state,... Read more
Trappist monks' spirituality hailed as key to business success
A spiritual focus on generous service and community is the key to success for the Trappist monks, not only in... Read more
Court denies HHS mandate protection for Notre Dame
A Chicago appellate court has upheld a previous ruling denying Notre Dame University legal protections while it moves forward in... Read more
Cardinal Dolan anticipates attacks over handling of sex abuse
In an attempt to both anticipate and deflect “potentially negative publicity,” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York has written... Read more
