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Food is a human right, Vatican archbishop tells UN
The archbishop leading the Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations has praised international efforts to combat hunger, malnutrition and... Read more
Parish in Queens celebrates healing after Hurricane Sandy
A parish in the Diocese of Brooklyn marked the first anniversary of Hurricane Sandy with a Mass said in thanksgiving... Read more
National abortion rallies ignore pain of women, critics say
A national campaign to depict abortion as a normal and positive experience has drawn criticism for overlooking the harm that... Read more
Widower's book recounts path of trust in providence
After watching and suffering alongside his late wife's battle with cancer, Chris Faddis, author of the book “It is Well:... Read more
Texas pro-life law takes effect after some portions struck down
A ban on abortions when an unborn baby can feel pain took effect in Texas today, one day after a... Read more
Nun called 'the prison angel' dies in Mexico at 86
Mother Antonia Brenner, who married and divorced twice before converting to the Catholic faith and devoting herself to prison ministry... Read more
Fr. Kurt Burnette made head of Ruthenian Eparchy of Passaic
Father Kurt Burnette, rector of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Seminary in Pittsburgh, was appointed Bishop of the Ruthenian Eparchy of... Read more
Marine Marathon participants run for military archdiocese
As tens of thousands of runners crossed the finish line in the Oct. 27 Marine Corps Marathon, 24 participants completed... Read more
Georgetown class requires work with abortion group
A Georgetown University Law Center class offered next spring will require students to work with a lobbying group which a... Read more
Becket Fund will represent EWTN, Alabama in HHS suit
The Obama administration’s HHS mandate still compels the EWTN Global Catholic Network to violate Catholic beliefs, its new lawsuit in... Read more
Alabama joins EWTN in lawsuit against HHS mandate
EWTN Global Catholic Network has been joined by the state of Alabama in a new lawsuit against the Obama administration’s... Read more
Local priest blazes pilgrimage across Wisconsin
“Pray with Mary, walk with Jesus,” is the motto of Fr. Andrew Kurz, who just finished praying and walking 120... Read more
Poll find voters split on 'gay marriage'
A new survey reports that U.S. voters are evenly split on “gay marriage,” with opposition strongest among those who view... Read more
Yale pro-life conference urges engagement with culture
At Yale's first annual pro-life conference, advocates emphasized moving beyond current pro-life efforts to more directly address the issues and... Read more
Evangelization training to be held blocks from White House
The lay evangelization training program Catholic Voices will bring its next group training to within blocks of the White House,... Read more
Catholic school engages students in national safe driving commitment
In the midst of National Teen Safe Driving week, a Catholic school in Nebraska is competing to win grant money... Read more
George Weigel awarded for works on Blessed John Paul II
George Weigel was honored Oct. 22 with the Blessed John Paul II Award for the New Evangelization, for his work... Read more
Colorado parish cultivates 'new evangelization' spirit
A Denver-area parish’s mission week seeks new and creative ways to bring people to church and to encourage Catholics to... Read more
Obama urges House to resume talks on immigration reform
President Barack Obama has asked the House of Representatives to move on an immigration reform bill, emphasizing the current dysfunctions... Read more
Catholic groups file suit in DC court against HHS mandate
Catholic organizations in Washington, D.C., and Thomas Aquinas College, have filed a suit against the Obama administration, asking for a... Read more
