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Evangelization blocked by our own 'hesitancy' to convert
The biggest obstacle to the success of the New Evangelization is the reluctance of individual Catholics to let themselves be... Read more
Knights recognized by Pope Francis for charity, witness
Pope Francis issued a letter to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of their 131st annual convention, praising them... Read more
Expert urges US to address Nigeria violence against Christians
As bombings against Christian churches in Nigeria continue, a religious liberty scholar is calling on the U.S. government to recognize... Read more
Bishop says porn use starts with loneliness, 'yearning for love'
Reflecting on the pornography addiction of a man recently sentenced for the abduction of three women, Bishop James Conley said... Read more
Federal probe of abortion clinic funding draws praise
Pro-life lawmakers issued statements supporting a government decision to investigate the federal funding of Planned Parenthood and other organizations that... Read more
Archbishop lauds work of Knights, urges immigration reform
At the Knights of Columbus' annual meeting, Texas Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller praised the group for its worldwide charitable work and... Read more
Dominicans aim to evangelize through beauty in new album
A Dominican order based in Ann Arbor will soon release an album of 15 songs centered on Marian devotion as... Read more
Boston priest on leave following sexual misconduct arrest
Monsignor Arthur M. Coyle of the Archdiocese of Boston is on “voluntary administrative leave” following his Aug. 4 arrest for... Read more
Three women honored by US bishops' 'People of Life' award
Three leaders from diverse fields in the pro-life movement were recognized for their contributions to the movement, receiving the 2013... Read more
Use media to spread Gospel, Catholic Voices head says
Catholics should see the secular media as an opportunity to evangelize and more effectively reach “people who need heroes and... Read more
Family merges love for Christ, the outdoors in new mission
For Annie Powell, what began as a childhood dream has become a thriving Catholic summer camp hosting students nationwide for... Read more
Women say contraception mandate takes jab at motherhood
Women from around the country gathered in front of the White House on August 1 to protest national policies that... Read more
Africa archbishop affirms support for Catholic Relief Services
A Madagascar archbishop has distanced himself from controversial claims that Catholic Relief Services distributed contraceptive drugs and abortifacients in his... Read more
LA Catholics pray for victims as more sex abuse files released
As the first set of religious orders' files on accused sex abusers in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is released,... Read more
Teens pack 100,000 meals for poor in Africa
Participants at a youth conference in Atlanta helped feed the hungry of Burkina Faso, Africa, by volunteering to package more... Read more
Illinois cardinal defends marriage, decision to defund campaign
Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago, Ill., is defending his decision to cease funding of an immigration organization after it... Read more
In tough times, Catholics of Detroit provide 'voice of hope'
In the wake of Detroit’s decision to file for bankruptcy, Catholics in the city are using a variety of venues... Read more
North Carolina pro-life law praised as positive step
Pro-life advocates are praising North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory for signing into law a multi-part pro-life bill that rasies abortion... Read more
Pope names Brooklyn bishop to head Bridgeport diocese
Pope Francis has selected Auxiliary Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of Brooklyn to be the next Bishop of Bridgeport, Conn. Read more
Call to be less 'selfish' prompts woman to serve in Rwanda
Thirty-year-old Heather Quinlan will soon be leaving her home in California to spend a year in Rwanda serving as a... Read more
