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Migrant workers from Mexico pick cucumbers on a farm in Blackwater, Virginia.

Most Americans would find immigration wait 'unthinkable'

Aug 15, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

While undocumented immigrants often face blame for circumventing U.S. law, American immigration policy is so broken that it produces wait... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Film tour hopes to reignite devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Aug 14, 2013

The promotional tour of a recent film on the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe has helped reawaken devotion to... Read more

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Bishops offer encouragement on anniversary of civil rights march

Aug 14, 2013

Half a century after the famous civil rights march in Washington, D.C., significant progress towards justice has been made, but... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.

New York cardinal warns of rampant 'disposable culture'

Aug 14, 2013

By Elise Harris

At a recent Knights of Columbus event, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York and other Church leaders warned against... Read more

Wis. law could push Catholic hospitals to admit abortionists

Aug 14, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

A new abortion restriction in Wisconsin could inadvertently require several Catholic health systems to grant abortion doctors admitting privileges at... Read more

(L to R) Dee Becker, Nellie Gray, Georgette Forney and Janet Morana.

March for Life founder still influencing movement after death

Aug 13, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A year after her death, Nellie Gray – called the “Joan of Arc of the pro-life movement” – is still... Read more

Lawyer: Catholics, vegans and Starbucks all need conscience rights

Aug 12, 2013

A leading religious freedom lawyer says the HHS mandate controversy involves whether government can force businesses and their owners to... Read more

Lila Rose of Live Action speaks during the March on the Media.

'March on the Media' criticizes abortion bias in reporting

Aug 12, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-life leaders from around the country are calling on major media outlets to do a better job of informing society... Read more

Father Patrick Dowling. Courtesy of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

Mystery priest in Missouri rescue comes forward

Aug 12, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

The mysterious Missouri priest who gave anointing to a woman in her wrecked car near Center, Mo. has been identified... Read more

CNA

Holtz’s coaching success exceeded by devotion

Aug 12, 2013

Lou Holtz has put together one of the most distinguished coaching careers in college football.   Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke.

Cardinal's work aims to foster love, devotion to Eucharist

Aug 10, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

In “Divine Love Made Flesh,” Cardinal Raymond Burke presents a commentary on papal writings about the Eucharist showing his “profound... Read more

CNA

Doctor feels blessed to be at ringside

Aug 10, 2013

With insurance, we never want to use it, but we’re glad to know it’s there. The same can be said... Read more

Controversial book's claims about Jesus are 'nothing new'

Aug 10, 2013

By Carl Bunderson

Although a controversial new book on the “historical Jesus” is topping best-seller lists, claims made by its author are tired... Read more

Thomas Peters of Catholic Vote in May 2012.

Catholic blogger grateful for prayers following accident

Aug 9, 2013

By Adelaide Mena

A young Catholic blogger known for his defense of the faith in the public square is thankful for prayers and... Read more

Vicki Thorn, founder of Project Rachel.

'Mercy and love' at heart of Church's teaching on abortion

Aug 9, 2013

By Elise Harris

A message of healing and compassion should always be at the center of the abortion debate and is the basis... Read more

Catholic radio host defends Islamic scholar's debate choice

Aug 9, 2013

Citing the need for public dialogue, Catholic radio host Al Kresta defended Islamic scholar Shadid Lewis’ invite to controversial critic... Read more

Bishops say confusion around CRS in Madagascar cleared up

Aug 8, 2013

The U.S. bishop who chairs the board of Catholic Relief Services said that local Church leaders in Madagascar have given... Read more

Mysterious Missouri priest showed up to pray with crash victim

Aug 8, 2013

After emergency responders spent an hour trying to remove a young woman from her wrecked car near Center, Mo., a... Read more

G. K. Chesterton.

Possible sainthood cause for Chesterton sparks excitement

Aug 8, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Devotees of the English writer and Catholic apologist G.K. Chesterton rejoiced at the news that a Catholic bishop in England... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago gives the homily during Mass at the K of C Supreme Convention in San Antonio, TX on August 7, 2013.

Cooperate with gift of grace, exhorts Cardinal George

Aug 8, 2013

By Elise Harris

Through the “miracle of grace,” the faithful are able to be vessels for God’s will, overcoming their earthly desires while... Read more