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Stunning adult stem cell developments evoke hope, caution
Remarkable advancements in stem cell biology are enabling scientists to reprogram mature cells into a variety of different tissues –... Read more
Obama highlights religious freedom at National Prayer Breakfast
Speaking at an annual prayer breakfast in the nation’s capital, U.S. President Barack Obama stressed the need for religious freedom... Read more
LA editorial wrong on birth control, Catholic women charge
Women medical experts, theologians and writers joined voices in rejecting a Los Angeles Times editorial by a prominent birth control... Read more
United Nations' report on Vatican sparks backlash in US
U.S. Catholic leaders criticized a United Nations committee report for trying to impose secular moral views and failing to acknowledge... Read more
Rice bowl app aims to engage Catholics in Lent, fight hunger
Catholic Relief Services’ annual Rice Bowl Program has added a new mobile app and a social media-based photo challenge to... Read more
Catholic 'Mass mobs' boost attendance at Buffalo parishes
Buffalo-area Catholics have created a new twist on the “flash mob”: a “Mass mob” inspiring dozens to attend a Mass... Read more
Lower abortion rate credited to culture shift, not contraception
Despite claims that contraception is responsible for record-low abortion rates in the U.S., one researcher says pro-life laws and a... Read more
Chart-topping Benedictine nuns to release album for Lent
The Benedictines of Mary, Queen of Apostles – an order of contemplative nuns who live in a cloister yet repeatedly... Read more
Bishop: Pop culture's take on Pope an opening for conversion
A Rolling Stone piece on Pope Francis was an attempt to “hijack” the papacy for secularist causes, but Catholics should... Read more
Catholic press shares mission of saving souls, new LA editor says
John David Long-Garcia, the new editor-in-chief of the Los Angeles archdiocese’s The Tidings Corp., says he hopes to build on... Read more
Rural school embraces classical education, Catholic identity
A Catholic grade school on Colorado's eastern plains is working to adopt a classical curriculum, in the hopes of revitalizing... Read more
Broncos coat drive shows children 'are not forgotten'
In the week before the Super Bowl, Denver Broncos players, coaches, and their families helped give away coats to children... Read more
Republican immigration plan draws hope, criticism
An immigration plan by House Republican leaders, aimed at both national security and pathways to legal status for undocumented migrants,... Read more
Rep. Lipinski recognizes Catholic Schools Week with resolution
In honor of Catholic Schools Week, U.S. Congressman Dan Lipinski (D- Ill.) introduced a House resolution commending Catholic schools for... Read more
NY sex trafficking ring busted days before Super Bowl
Members of a sex trafficking and drug ring centered in New York City were arrested after the group advertised “party... Read more
Archbishop urges prayer for targeted Ukraine Christians
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia called on Catholics to pray for the Church in Ukraine during the country's recent... Read more
Walk inspires Wyoming students' outreach to at-risk women
San Francisco's recent Walk for Life and Students for Life events inspired Wyoming Catholic College students to start an outreach... Read more
Apply Olympic spirit to your faith, Catholic writer advises
Those who have put discipline and hard work into sports – whether an Olympic gold medal or a fifth grade... Read more
Disney Channel same-sex couple episode yields protest
The Disney Channel's recent decision to air its first TV show episode with a same-sex couple has drawn complaints from... Read more
Pope calls Notre Dame to 'unambiguous' Catholic witness
Pope Francis encouraged Notre Dame University to continue honoring its Catholic identity in the future, through a strong commitment to... Read more
