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March for Life broadens focus to engage cultural, political realms
As hundreds of thousands of pro-life Americans prepare for the annual March for Life, organizers of the event are already... Read more
LA immigrant kids implore Pope to help detained parents
Immigrant children in California have written heartfelt letters to Pope Francis seeking his help and his prayers for their parents... Read more
Supreme Court hears abortion zone case, declines 20-week ban
The Supreme Court will rule this year on a case involving “buffer zones” outside abortion clinics, but it has declined... Read more
New York cultural event delves into meaning of relationship
The upcoming New York Encounter cultural festival will explore the dynamic between “I” and “We” – individuals and community –... Read more
Priest dismissed from Society of Jesus had 'lost his way'
Father John Dear, a longtime activist for peace and nonviolence who has been dismissed from the Jesuits, is impassioned yet... Read more
Social hostilities toward religion reached six-year high in 2012
Social hostilities related to religion climbed to a six-year peak in 2012, according to a new report by the Pew... Read more
Fidelity urged amid Seattle school's 'gay marriage' controversy
Controversy over a Seattle-area Catholic school’s treatment of employees who contract same-sex “marriages” is being described as a chance for... Read more
San Francisco pro-life walk to include slate of dynamic events
The 2014 Walk for Life West Coast will host an engaging series of events surrounding the walk itself, which one... Read more
Revelation helps answer reason's questions, priest scholar says
In a new work exploring the connection between revelation and political philosophy, Fr. James Schall argues that revelation is an... Read more
USA Today to Obama admin: leave Little Sisters alone
The editors of USA Today have urged the Obama administration to stop trying to require the Little Sisters of the... Read more
Remember 'human faces' of immigration, LA archbishop says
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has said Americans have to see “the human faces of immigration”: the children and... Read more
Cardinal stresses accountability amid past clergy reports
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has sent a letter to the faithful of his archdiocese ahead of the release of... Read more
Federal abortion funding harms women, experts tell Congress
A proposed law blocking federal funding of abortion would be a big step towards “women's health” and a true “women's... Read more
California bishops pray for rain as state's drought continues
The Catholic bishops of California have called for prayers for rain to bring relief to the drought in the state,... Read more
Bishops lament federal 'disregard' for state marriage laws
As the U.S. bishops lamented federal agencies’ decisions to ignore state marriage laws, Attorney General Eric Holder has said the... Read more
Helping migrants a life and family issue, dioceses say
The assistance given to all immigrants is a carrying out Catholic social teaching, promoting families, and building up a culture... Read more
Ethicist: Texas end-of-life debate must consider unborn child
Debate over requiring life support for a reportedly brain-dead pregnant woman should remember both the imperative not to provide excessive... Read more
New book examines 'vibrant' revival of US Catholicism
The story of the U.S. Catholic Church in the early 21st century is one of excitement and renewal, say two... Read more
Reports of Christian martyrdom nearly doubled in 2013
Nearly twice the number of Christians were reported as dying for their faith in 2013 than the previous year, according... Read more
Catholic leaders call for policies promoting decent work, just wage
As lawmakers in Washington, D.C., discuss a possible increase in federal minimum wage, Catholic leaders are asking that the needs... Read more
