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Catholic Medical Association sees growth in troubled times
The Catholic Medical Association has seen “steady growth” in membership, providing fellowship for Catholic medical professionals as conscience rights and... Read more
NY abortion expansion fails amid Catholic opposition
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to dramatically expand legal abortion in the state died in the state senate... Read more
Obama threatens veto as fetal pain bill passes House
Despite passing the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy faces an uncertain... Read more
Fargo's new bishop-elect aims to help faith flourish
Monsignor John T. Folda, the bishop-elect of the Fargo diocese, looks forward to promoting the Catholic faith in eastern North... Read more
US bishops' group approves $9 million in anti-poverty funds
The domestic anti-poverty program of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has approved more than $9 million in grants to... Read more
Vatican lawyer not surprised by court's refusal to hear abuse case
A dismissed request that the International Criminal Court investigate U.S. clergy sex abuse as a crime against humanity misunderstands the... Read more
Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn
The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more
Catholic, Orthodox groups unite to promote online safety
A new website launched by the U.S. bishops’ communication department and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is striving to... Read more
Monastic founder St. Romuald remembered June 19
Saint Romuald, who founded the Camaldolese monastic order during the early eleventh century, has his liturgical memorial on June 19. Read more
Costly weddings could be crippling for new marriages
Noting the sharply increasing costs of weddings, marriage advocates have begun to urge couples to be less extravagant in their... Read more
President Obama chooses CRS president as Vatican ambassador
President Barack Obama has nominated Ken Hackett, the former head of Catholic Relief Services, as the next U.S. Ambassador to... Read more
Catholic men address 'identity crisis' of fatherhood
Several prominent Catholic men offer advice in new new book on how to respond to the modern uncertainty of what... Read more
Bipartisan warning issued over religious freedom threats in health care
Members of the U.S. House's Congressional Values Action Team gathered at a special order to voice their concerns over threats... Read more
Worldwide protests push for human, religious rights in Iran
Grassroots activists gathered at the Iranian Embassies across the world on June 13 to protest human rights violations in Iran,... Read more
Catholic groups slam Pelosi's claim that abortion is 'sacred ground'
Prominent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic,... Read more
Drone use prompts Catholic call for greater caution
Catholic leaders and academics have outlined the need for greater public discussion on the American policy of using drones to... Read more
Democrat-leaning group lashes out at CCHD grant scrutiny
An influential Democrat-leaning communications strategy group has targeted critics of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, claiming it is “Catholic... Read more
Newly-professed sisters celebrated as 'sign of hope'
At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized... Read more
Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says
Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
