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Report on theology society both 'encouraging, saddening'
A spiritual theology professor has said that an internal report acknowledging the Catholic Theological Society of America excludes more-orthodox and... Read more
Be pro-life unconditionally, Denver archbishop says
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver urged Catholic medical workers to be “unconditionally” pro-life witnesses, criticizing those who support abortion and... Read more
Religious liberty ambassador's resignation raises concerns
The reported resignation of Suzan Johnson Cook as U.S. ambassador for international religious freedom is an chance for the Obama... Read more
Syrian bishop calls for dialogue, continuing Christian presence
While calling for dialogue between Syria’s Assad regime and moderates among the opposition, a Maronite Catholic bishop has stressed the... Read more
All human life is 'very good' in God's eyes, cardinal says
God “sees a reflection of himself” in all persons, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl preached to members of the disabled... Read more
EWTN executives Michael Warsaw, Doug Keck, promoted
On Oct. 18, EWTN's board of governors promoted its network president, Michael Warsaw, to chairman of the board, and its... Read more
Modern slave trade has 'many faces,' human rights expert says
Modern day slavery is prevalent throughout the world even though it goes by different names, a human rights activist has... Read more
Suit claims Colorado taxes illegally fund Planned Parenthood
The state of Colorado is illegally providing $14 million to Planned Parenthood in violation of the state constitution, a lawsuit... Read more
Thomas Aquinas College founder remembered for humility
Ronald P. McArthur, the founding president of Thomas Aquinas College, died Oct. 17 and is being remembered for the profound... Read more
Human rights promotion fights totalitarianism, activist says
Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng has asked the international community to support and protect basic human rights and values... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: humor comes from faith in providence
Faith and laughter abounded at the 68th annual Al Smith Dinner as comedian Stephen Colbert joked on politicians, big and... Read more
Vatican consultant to deliver lectures at Steubenville
Italian philosopher and statesman Rocco Buttiglione will deliver lectures at Franciscan University of Steubenville this month, beginning by discussing his... Read more
Monks in Louisiana win lengthy fight to sell caskets
After a long legal fight, the U.S. Supreme Court has let stand a lower court ruling that Benedictine monks in... Read more
Book on Pope Francis to illuminate his context, background
Austen Ivereigh, author of an upcoming book on Pope Francis, says it will help explain the Pope's pastoral approach to... Read more
US bishops welcome end of government shutdown
The end of a two-week shutdown of the federal government was welcomed by both the U.S. bishops and President Barack... Read more
Academics call religion vital to a well-functioning society
Although different belief systems create varying ideas on what's best for a nation, religious freedom is essential for the maintenance... Read more
Oklahoma City archbishop reveals five-year discipleship plan
In an Oct. 7 pastoral letter entitled “Go Make Disciples,” Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City offered to the members... Read more
Springfield diocese offering free legal aid to those in need
An Illinois diocese is launching a volunteer legal services program for the poor in need of legal counsel for civil... Read more
Health and development non-profit expands work to Peru
An Arizona-based international development organization has announced its expansion into Peru to help impoverished rural families who live near the... Read more
Supreme Court term touches on prayer, religious liberty
The 2013-2014 Supreme Court term, which began Oct. 7, will address several prominent issues in the public square, including freedom... Read more
