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Denver archbishop calls for end to Colo. death penalty
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver has called for the repeal of the death penalty following the Colorado governor’s grant... Read more
Boys Scouts of America lifts ban on openly gay members
The Boy Scouts of America has voted in favor of a resolution that lifts the ban on openly gay members... Read more
US bishops praise immigration bill's advance in senate
The U.S. bishops welcomed a U.S. Senate committee's passage of a major immigration bill as an “important step,” urging the... Read more
US bishops ask government to reassess drone policy
In letters to top government officials, the U.S. bishops' conference urged a public discussion on the use of unmanned targeted... Read more
Author finds Catholic themes in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'
Editor and author Joseph Pearce's new work, “Shakespeare on Love,” sees the Catholic presence in “Romeo and Juliet” and corrects... Read more
American named deputy head of global Catholic knights group
The International Alliance of Catholic Knights has named as its deputy president F. DeKarlos Blackmon, Supreme Knight of the Knights... Read more
Supreme Court could give landmark ruling on public prayer
In a move that could have national consequences for prayer in public life, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to... Read more
Church, political leaders extend prayers to Oklahoma victims
Following a devastating tornado in Oklahoma on May 20, Church leaders and national figures from the offered their prayers and... Read more
Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more
Former Newark priest arrested after breaking court agreement
After violating the terms of an understanding with local prosecutors, a priest who recently resigned from ministry with the Newark... Read more
Cloning shows science must dialogue with philosophy
The recent production of stem cells from cloned human embryos has prompted a researcher to consider the need for scientists... Read more
Global rosary relay to encourage prayer for priests
The Global Rosary Relay for Priests’ fourth annual event will take place this June 7, providing an opportunity for worldwide... Read more
Texas abortionist accused of killing babies born alive
A Houston doctor is under investigation on charges that he performed illegal late-term abortions after former employees alleged that several... Read more
International religious freedom report notes persecution
Secretary of State John Kerry released on May 20 the annual International Religious Freedom Report for 2012, which documents violence... Read more
Helicopter ministry offers unique perspective for faith
Hovering 500 feet above the ground, a ride in the Prayer One helicopter offers community leaders the opportunity to join... Read more
Church to celebrate St. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi
On May 25, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, an Italian noblewoman of the sixteenth and early... Read more
Catholic Charities USA laments food assistance cuts
Catholic Charities USA and other agencies across the country harshly criticized a $21 billion cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance... Read more
Study shows undocumented immigrants largely Christian
A new study says that undocumented immigrants to the U.S. tend to be more Christian than the general population, while... Read more
Donohue says IRS probe triggered by Catholics United
Bill Donohue of the Catholic League said he was “stunned” that the IRS investigated his organization in 2008, charging that... Read more
Marriage advocates plan to sue IRS over leaks
The National Organization for Marriage is filing a lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service, after its confidential tax return was... Read more
