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Brooklyn diocese launches 'hipster' Jesus ad campaign
A new ad campaign by the Diocese of Brooklyn is hoping to attract the unchurched, with a series of posters... Read more
Law must be based in truth, archbishop tells judges
Discussing the push for same-sex “marriage,” Archbishop Thomas G. Wenski of Miami told judges and lawyers at the city's 2013... Read more
Archbishop denounces sexual violence in war
The Holy See’s apostolic nuncio to the United Nations has called for more action to prevent “heinous acts” of sexual... Read more
Nuns celebrate one year of blocking Illinois strip club
Residents and religious of a small Chicago suburb rallied to celebrate their so far successful campaign against the opening of... Read more
Sanctity is central to Church outreach, Pope stresses
Church leadership and outreach must be rooted in the pursuit of holiness and always attentive to the dignity of each... Read more
Franciscan University to host Dietrich von Hildebrand project
Franciscan University of Steubenville has partnered with the Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project to help secure the devout Catholic philosopher's... Read more
Kidnapped bishops spur call for religious freedom promotion
The recent kidnapping of two Orthodox bishops in Syria has a former diplomat urging the U.S. government to make religious... Read more
Cardinal Dolan honored by evangelicals for leadership
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York will receive the 2013 William Wilberforce Award this weekend from a group of... Read more
Editor says Benedict outlined link between God, reason
In his speeches and writings on universities, Benedict XVI constantly focused on the need for reason to be open to... Read more
Six-figure grant to Catholics United tried to recruit clergy
The education fund of Catholics United, a Democrat-leaning group that has clashed with the bishops on several prominent issues, received... Read more
Human rights include religious freedom, commission says
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to focus on religious liberty as... Read more
Newly translated book shows Pope, rabbi in dialogue
The first book by Pope Francis to be translated into English was co-authored by an Argentine rabbi and illustrates the... Read more
Florist faces second lawsuit over gay wedding refusal
A florist in Washington is being sued for a second time after choosing not to provide flower arrangements for a... Read more
Bishops cautiously hopeful on immigration plan
Prominent U.S. bishops have expressed support for the immigration reform bill recently introduced in the Senate, although they noted that... Read more
Franciscan University names Fr. Sean Sheridan as president
Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio has named as its next president theology professor and canon lawyer Father Sean O.... Read more
Mistaken obituary labels George Soros as 'predatory' billionaire
A mistakenly-published article erroneously announcing the death of George Soros described the atheist billionaire as a successful “Hungarian-American financier” who... Read more
Catholic agency hopes for lasting food aid reform
Catholic Relief Services is supportive of a proposal to make changes in the way that government food aid is delivered... Read more
Franciscan martyr St. Fidelis honored April 24
A former lawyer who left his profession to become a Capuchin Franciscan priest, Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen has his liturgical... Read more
Tekakwitha Conference to gather for first time since canonization
The 74th annual Tekakwitha Conference will mark an important event in Church history as it holds its first gathering since... Read more
EWTN celebrates Mother Angelica's 90th birthday
The Eternal Word Television Network is celebrating the 90th birthday of its foundress, Mother Angelica, on April 20 with 90... Read more
