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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
Author calls for US 'Catholic subculture' to regain identity
To counter decades of Catholics becoming absorbed into secular American culture, noted author and journalist Russell Shaw is proposing a... Read more
Archbishop Gomez welcomes immigration reform proposal
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded the introduction of legislation to change the U.S. immigration system, while pledging... Read more
Chicago honors first African-American priest with pilgrimage
In honor of Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest in the U.S., the Chicago archdiocese is holding a pilgrimage... Read more
Baltimore cardinal awarded Boy Scouts' highest honor
In recognition of his service to youth, the Boy Scouts of America have given retired Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore... Read more
Cardinal Wuerl stands in solidarity with DC priest
During his homily at a Mass with George Washington University students, Cardinal Wuerl expressed support for the campus' priest, who... Read more
Boston priest comforts locals, says Christ offers 'real healing'
A priest who offered consolation to passers-by after the explosion at the Boston Marathon said that the event left him... Read more
Political leaders encourage hope amid Boston tragedy
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, state and federal lawmakers are offering assistance and support to the people... Read more
Slain Catholic boy remembered by Boston community
The young Catholic boy killed when a bomb exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon is being remembered... Read more
Church leaders pray for peace in wake of Boston bombing
Catholic leaders offered prayers and sent words of peace to those affected by the explosions at the Boston Marathon, encouraging... Read more
On 86th birthday, Benedict praised as deeply humble
As Benedict XVI celebrates his 86th birthday on April 16, the author of a new book on the legacy of... Read more
Archbishop praises MLK's letter from jail as prophetic
Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail” was “direct and prophetic” in its call for justice and... Read more
Gonzaga professor denies school's claim to support Knights
A professor at Gonzaga University has countered claims by the school that it supports the campus' Knights of Columbus Council... Read more
