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Cardinal Dolan recalls conclave experience in new book
In a new e-book, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan offers his personal insight into a momentous time in the Church's recent... Read more
Retired Pennsylvania bishop dies, age 85
Bishop Anthony G. Bosco, who retired as bishop of Greensburg in 2004, died peacefully July 2 at his home after... Read more
Milwaukee archbishop releases abuse documentation
Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki has released almost 6,000 pages of documents related to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s handling of sex... Read more
Pro-life advocates laud Ohio budget provisions
Ohio governor John Kasich signed a state budget on Sunday which local pro-life backers say is the “most pro-life in... Read more
Faith groups unite to stress need for HHS mandate exemptions
More than 100 religious leaders from various faith backgrounds are asking the U.S. government to respect the beliefs of those... Read more
US bishops support nuclear disarmament, Middle East peace efforts
In a letter to President Barack Obama, two leaders of the U.S. bishops voiced support for continued efforts towards nuclear... Read more
Courage conference to minister to those with same-sex attraction
The Courage apostolate's upcoming annual conference seeks to strengthen the faith, and the confidence in Christ of Catholics who have... Read more
Lincoln bishop: strengthen faith to restore religious freedom
The recent threats against religious freedom are an opportunity for the faithful to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting... Read more
Hobby Lobby gets temporary reprieve from mandate fines
A district court has ruled that the national craft chain Hobby Lobby may move forward with its lawsuit against the... Read more
After crisis pregnancy, young mom finds fulfillment
A 22-year-old single mom who chose life during an unplanned pregnancy says that she has found “purpose and love” in... Read more
Eastern Catholics to commemorate St. Andrew of Crete
Celebrated by Eastern Catholics of the Byzantine tradition on July 4, Saint Andrew of Crete was a seventh-and eighth-century monk,... Read more
Religious freedom groups worried over final HHS mandate
Despite assurances from the Obama administration that the finalized version of the contraception mandate accounts for freedom of conscience, some... Read more
HHS mandate for religious groups finalized with few changes
The Obama administration announced on June 28 that it has finalized its regulations on the federal contraception mandate as it... Read more
Hobby Lobby moves forward in seeking mandate reprieve
A federal appeals court has paved the way for arts-and-crafts retailer Hobby Lobby to pursue an injunction that would block... Read more
Be not afraid of immigrants, Archbishop Gomez encourages
In a new book marking Independence Day, the archbishop of Los Angeles addresses immigration reform in the context of the... Read more
US bishops: court ruling cannot change essence of marriage
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rulings on DOMA and Proposition 8, the bishops of the U.S. are calling... Read more
Marriage ruling raises questions of religious freedom
After the Supreme Court narrowly ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, religious leaders are highlighting the... Read more
Denver rally draws hundreds in support of religious freedom
Hundreds of people in the Archdiocese of Denver attended a prayer rally for religious freedom on June 22, standing up... Read more
Cardinal bars dissident priest from speaking on Archdiocesan property
The Archdiocese of Boston verified that an Austrian priest will not be allowed to speak on archdiocesan property during a... Read more
Knights of Columbus announce record-breaking charitable giving
The results of the annual charitable giving survey shows that the Knights of Columbus completed more volunteer service hours and... Read more
