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Similarity between porn, drug addictions 'not surprising'
The co-founder of a pornography addiction recovery program said that a recent Cambridge study showing identical brain activity in addicts... Read more
New Orleans schools adjust schedules to keep Sunday sacred
A new policy for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New Orleans aims to reclaim Sunday as a day focused... Read more
Florida Catholics plan prayer vigils, protest death penalty
As the scheduled execution date approaches for a Florida man convicted of murder, local Catholics are offering prayers and renewing... Read more
Priest's arrest shows Philadelphia reforms, attorney says
The Philadelphia archdiocese drew praise for its swift reporting of an inactive priest to authorities after a young man said... Read more
Chinese-English Bible offers opportunity for evangelization
A new edition of the Old Testament in both English and Traditional Chinese is a valuable tool for Chinese Catholics... Read more
Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers
Advocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication... Read more
Archbishop Gomez: conversion, mercy at heart of Pope’s interview
In his weekly column, Archbishop José H. Gomez said that despite what secular media outlets have reported, the heart of... Read more
Architects eager to begin Crystal Cathedral's renovation
The leading architects in the massive undertaking of renovating the 'Crystal Cathedral' into Christ Cathedral for the Diocese of Orange,... Read more
Unauthorized migrant numbers may be increasing, study finds
As the Pope and bishops continue to call for the just and humane treatment of migrants, a new survey has... Read more
Religious sisters lead first class-action suit against HHS mandate
The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed the first class-action lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, saying that it... Read more
Modern heart must be won by radical love, Archbishop Chaput says
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said the Holy Father’s recent lengthy interview calls attention to the modern world as... Read more
Global community offers prayers, support after Kenya attack
A deadly terrorist attack at a shopping mall in the capital of Kenya has drawn prayers and condolences from across... Read more
New Catholic Voices head eager to help share Church's message
The new head of a Catholic communications training group says he hopes to help the faithful present the complex truths... Read more
Newark archdiocese receives Bishop Hebda as coadjutor
Pope Francis today appointed Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, who had been serving as Bishop of Gaylord, in northern Michigan, as... Read more
Denver archbishop: Syrian martyrs are 'model of courage'
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has said that Syrian Catholics killed for their faith offer a “model of courage... Read more
Supreme Knight rejects idea of contrast between Francis, Benedict
Media narratives about Pope Francis have lead to a misunderstanding of his interview with Jesuit magazines, as well as a... Read more
Military archbishop stresses faithful ministry for chaplains
In ministering to gay individuals, Catholic chaplains must share Christ’s love and mercy, without being forced to condone same-sex relationships,... Read more
Bishops voice support for marriage, religious freedom bill
American bishops have praised a recent bill in the House of Representatives that would protect those who share the Church’s... Read more
Columnist calls for 'life-giving' community among single laity
Amid rising numbers of people living alone, the Church must help build relationships and community with those who are not... Read more
Houma-Thibodaux diocese in Louisiana receives new bishop
Pope Francis appointed Bishop Shelton J. Fabre head of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux today, and accepted the resignation of Bishop... Read more
