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Heroic Korean War priest remembered by prison-mate
A fellow prisoner of war has fondly recalled the heroism of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died... Read more
Pope Francis finds high favor among Americans
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center reveals that a majority of Americans, including Catholics, have a largely... Read more
Fight against HHS mandate draws thanks from bishops
The U.S. bishops have thanked organizations and entities for their courage in fighting a federal contraception mandate that forces employers... Read more
Archbishop Chaput finalizes three priests' ministry removal
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has finalized three priests' removal from archdiocesan ministry: one who faces a “substantiated” allegation... Read more
Denver women's clinic will offer natural, Catholic care
Women in Denver, Colo., may soon be able to receive health care from a women's clinic that offers a Catholic... Read more
Christendom College summer program explores Church in Ireland
Christendom College has announced a new program in Ireland that will be launched this summer to offer students a deeper... Read more
Archbishop Aquila says immigrants can help renew US Catholicism
Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver said that immigrants should be welcomed as people with human dignity who can aid... Read more
Proposed Colo. amendment to protect unborn crime victims
A Colorado woman whose nine-month-old unborn baby boy was killed by a drunk driver says a proposed state constitutional amendment... Read more
Catholics rally behind DC priest amid controversy
Students and parishioners are speaking up for a Catholic priest after two gay students at George Washington University said they... Read more
Critics slam drastic widening of morning-after pill access
A federal judge's order to make the morning-after pill available without a prescription to people of any age has drawn... Read more
Despite threat, lawyer thinks Miami nuns can continue outreach
After the City of Miami issued a violation to the Missionaries of Charity for “operating a business without a license,”... Read more
Anglican archbishop lands massive prize for peace efforts
South African apartheid fighter Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize in recognition of the Anglican churchman's... Read more
Fiftieth Prayer for Vocations day to focus on hope
As the 50th World Day of Prayer for Vocations draws near, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has prepared resources... Read more
US bishops fund aid projects in Haiti, Latin America
A U.S. bishops’ subcommittee has approved over $3.1 million dollars in funding for pastoral work in Latin America, including the... Read more
Study shows African Americans reject civil, gay rights equation
A new survey of African Americans shows that most disagree with the claim that the effort to promote gay rights... Read more
John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects
On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his... Read more
Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition
A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more
Archbishop Sample exhorts Portland to focus on Jesus
Archbishop Alexander Sample was installed as head of the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, using his homily to encourage... Read more
Colorado miracle spurs German nun's beatification
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration are thrilled at the approved beatification of their German founder, Mother Maria... Read more
Boston College draws support on condom distribution ban
Despite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar... Read more
