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Priest shares God’s love on Ohio’s death row
An Ohio priest says his ministry to prisoners on death row has strengthened his conviction in the power of God’s... Read more
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American pastor
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed calls for the Iranian government to release American citizen Saeed Abedini, a... Read more
China one-child policy denounced as violating women's rights
As stories of forced abortions continue to surface in China, a women’s rights activist is arguing that the nation’s one-child... Read more
Catholic Voices USA names Boston media leader as new head
The communications training group Catholic Voices USA has named as its next executive director Scot Landry, a leading media official... Read more
US weighs military action in Syria as bishops call for dialogue
Top U.S. officials say they are still considering a “narrow” military response to the reported use of chemical weapons in... Read more
Bishops' immigration outreach based on 'pastoral' concern
Underlying an effort by U.S. bishops to coordinate messages on the need for comprehensive immigration reform is a profound sense... Read more
Charity 5K takes on new meaning as family preps for adoption
The organizer of a charitable run to raise funds for orphans in China says the event has special meaning this... Read more
US government condemns killings by Nigerian extremist group
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the United States “strongly condemns” recent killings in Nigeria and an Aug.... Read more
Critics say Joseph Bottum's marriage essay could confuse Catholics
Critics of a recent essay rejecting continued political opposition to “gay marriage” warn that the author risks confusing Catholics and... Read more
Crowds in DC urged to continue work of Martin Luther King
Thousands of people gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King... Read more
Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor
Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more
Bishop highlights link between religious liberty, natural law
Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., implored Catholics to speak up for religious freedom and for truth after explaining... Read more
Joseph Bottum claims fidelity to Church stance on marriage
Author Joseph Bottum says that while parts of his controversial article on Catholic responses to “gay marriage” may have been... Read more
Notre Dame to welcome, help fund undocumented students
Citing the U.S. bishops’ support for immigration reform, the University of Notre Dame has announced that it will now accept... Read more
New York City talks to share Catholic perspectives on art, beauty
A series of talks on art and beauty aims to bring a Catholic understanding of the arts into the heart... Read more
Court: Christian photographers cannot refuse gay ceremonies
The New Mexico Supreme Court has ruled that a small Christian-owned photography business does not have the right to decline... Read more
Scholars say Copts leaving Egypt face challenges of identity
Coptic Christians must turn to their centuries-long history of overcoming obstacles as they seek to maintain their identity while fleeing... Read more
Cardinal George praised by columnist for outspoken vigor
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago’s “intellectual vigor” and “forceful defense of the Church” may be why Pope Francis has yet... Read more
New LCWR head says assessment is about Church's future
Sister Carol Zinn, the newly elected head of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, said the Vatican’s doctrinal assessment of... Read more
No real cooperation from women's religious group, author says
Despite a shift in tone, virtually no progress has been made toward the Vatican's goals for the reform of the... Read more
