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Calif. governor vetoes 'unfair' abuse lawsuit bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed more decades-old sexual abuse charges against Catholic... Read more
Captain in pirate rescue praises everyday heroism of virtue
The U.S. Navy captain who led the successful effort to rescue a cargo ship captain captured by Somali pirates says... Read more
Convent on Staten Island subject of possible arson
A convent and chapel in New York City were the site this weekend of a suspicious fire, in which two... Read more
New film shows heroism, strength of English martyrs
The new film “Faith of Our Fathers” examines the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, whose fortitude is a reminder... Read more
Suit challenges HHS mandate on social justice grounds
The owner of a U.S. manufacturing business is filing an appeal to the Supreme Court over the HHS mandate, both... Read more
New auxiliary bishop appointed to Saint Paul-Minneapolis
Pope Francis today appointed Fr. Andrew Cozzens, a priest of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, to be an... Read more
Teach society to respect life, Archbishop Gomez tells teens
Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez encouraged a gathering of thousands of teens to deepen their respect for all human... Read more
Bill introduced to show abortion charges in insurance exchanges
A bill newly introduced in the House of Representatives would enable individuals to determine if they are paying a surcharge for... Read more
Catholic Charities faces challenges from government shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, nonprofit aid groups such as Catholic Charities are feeling an added strain on their... Read more
Loyola Marymount abortion policy change prompts criticism
A Jesuit college in California has sparked controversy by announcing that it will stop directly covering elective abortions, but will... Read more
Defense of marriage is a social justice issue, scholar says
Maintaining marriage as a union between a man and a woman is a matter of social justice, said Ryan Anderson,... Read more
Updated Newman Guide helps students find faithful colleges
New guides by the Cardinal Newman Society provide guidance for Catholic families looking at higher education for their children as... Read more
Victims of sex trafficking need Church community, group says
Although largely unrecognized, sex trafficking in the U.S. is a serious problem, and its victims needs the loving support that... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls Christians to open hearts to life
A year-long initiative from the U.S. bishops is calling the faithful to respond to the needs of the unborn, supporting... Read more
Approach dialogue with respect, bishop tells US leaders
U.S. Supreme Court justices and government officials at an annual Mass invoking the Holy Spirit's aid were reminded of the... Read more
Catholic Charities rejects controversial 'Ghost burger' donation
Catholic Charities of Chicago has rejected a $1,500 donation from a local restaurant which drew offense by releasing a burger topped... Read more
Government shutdown threatens military Masses, chaplains
As the U.S. government shutdown continues, lawmakers are being urged to authorize the celebration of Mass by contract priests, who... Read more
Calif. immigration law praised as bishops urge national action
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded a new California law that will allow undocumented migrants to receive state... Read more
Vatican analyst warns of global 'war' against Christians
In his new book “The Global War on Christians,” Vatican analyst John Allen, Jr. details anti-Christian abuse worldwide, drawing light... Read more
'Little Flower' artifacts draw faithful closer to St. Thérèse
As a weathered wooden writing desk tours the U.S., its drawers stained black with century-old ink, its presence helps bring... Read more
