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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
Columnist details Mother Angelica's committed spirit
To honor the 90th birthday of Mother Angelica, founder of Eternal Word Television Network, renowned Catholic author Alice von Hildebrand... Read more
Resolution to lift Boy Scouts' gay ban proposed
The Boy Scouts of America have introduced a resolution to reverse a ban on openly gay members, while leaving a... Read more
Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town
The Knights of Columbus have announced a donation drive to help the community of West, Texas after a massive fertilizer... Read more
Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion
As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have... Read more
Prayer vigils offer solidarity after Boston attack
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people of diverse faith backgrounds are uniting in prayer for the victims... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Grand Rapids
Father David J. Walkowiak, a priest of the Cleveland diocese, was appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, Mich., on April 18... Read more
School kids support seminarians through letter campaign
Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school... Read more
Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture
Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more
