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Supreme Court case examines prayer at public meetings
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court is considering the ability of a town in New York to open meetings... Read more
Pornography, liturgy among topics at upcoming bishops' meeting
When bishops from across the country gather in Baltimore next week, they will consider issuing a formal statement on pornography... Read more
Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque
A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more
Pope names Alice von Hildebrand to prestigious order
Pope Francis has declared Catholic philosopher, author, and teacher Alice von Hildebrand a Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order... Read more
Bishop Salvatore Matano appointed to Rochester diocese
Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Salvatore Matano, who had led the Diocese of Burlington since 2005, as Bishop of Rochester,... Read more
CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje
At the direction of the Vatican's head for doctrine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. has written a letter stating... Read more
Ten prelates nominated for US bishops' conference president
Ten bishops are nominees to become the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the group's general... Read more
Red Sox outfielder's father praises baseballer's accomplishments
The father of Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is “very proud” of both his son’s accomplishments at the World... Read more
US bishops: employment bill is wrong solution to discrimination
A bill to prohibit workplace discrimination against homosexual and transgender persons poses serious threats to religious freedom and undermines the... Read more
Pro-life groups say McAuliffe too 'extreme' for Va. governor
As Virginians head to the polls to elect their next governor, pro-life groups are urging voters to consider the ‘extreme’... Read more
Defending marriage is critical for society, Bishop Conley warns
Warning that a “fierce debate on the future of marriage” is coming to Nebraska, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln emphasized... Read more
Video highlights seminarians, priestly vocations in Los Angeles
As seminary enrollments continue to rise, the Los Angeles archdiocese has released a vocational video titled “Follow Me: Journeys to... Read more
Fair trade group promotes conscientious Christmas shopping
As the season of Advent draws closer, Catholic Relief Services and a fair trade group are encouraging consumers to be... Read more
Pro-life advocates urge abortion transparency in health care
Pro-life leaders are calling for transparency in the health care exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act, asking that they... Read more
Court unanimously overturns block on Texas abortion law
Texas pro-life advocates have claimed victory after a federal appeals court unanimously reinstated state rules that require abortion doctors to... Read more
Cleveland's auxiliary, Bishop Gries, retires at 76
Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Roger W. Gries, who was the auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Cleveland,... Read more
US Catholicism like growing forest, leading cardinal says
The Catholic Church in the U.S. is growing, and should evangelize by showing the “joy of living” and becoming “a... Read more
Archbishop Aquila: rejection of God threatens democracy
The Archbishop of Denver warned that an increasing rejection of God endangers the foundations of democracy, urging Catholics to embrace... Read more
Congressional hearing considers Syrian war crimes tribunal
In a hearing before a congressional committee, policy officials called for the establishment of a Syrian war crimes tribunal to... Read more
EU proposes $38 million to advance 'reproductive health'
Pro-life advocates are voicing concern over abortion funding after a report revealed that the European Commission has set aside 28... Read more
