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Seattle archbishop decries Washington abortion bill
The Archbishop of Seattle warned state legislators that a proposed bill requiring abortion coverage in health care plans will result... Read more
Americans encouraged to join mounting opposition to mandate
With six days remaining to file public comments on the federal contraception mandate, one Catholic leader is calling on Americans... Read more
Event aims for abortion industry 'exodus'
Former abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson is organizing a day – called “Exodus 2013” – for abortion workers seeking to... Read more
Teens in LA prison thank Pope for example of love
After hearing about Pope Francis' Holy Thursday Mass where he washed the feet of juvenile detainees, imprisoned youth in Los... Read more
Wisconsin missionary priest's path to sainthood begins
The Diocese of La Crosse has opened the beatification cause of Wisconsin priest Father Joseph Walijewski on March 19, a... Read more
Hobby Lobby granted full court hearing for mandate case
Christian-owned craft giant Hobby Lobby will be able to make its appeal against the federal contraception mandate before a full... Read more
Super Bowl winner looks back with thanks
Faith has always played a significant role in many NFL players lives. In this era, New York Jets backup quarterback... Read more
Panel urges awareness of global Christian oppression
Authors of a new book on the global persecution of Christians warned that Americans must recognize the grave threat that is... Read more
Colorado parish dedicates 'beautiful' new church
Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a parish of the Denver Archdiocese, recently dedicated its new church building which local Archbishop... Read more
Pro-life Democrats call for broad HHS mandate exemptions
For-profit businesses should be exempt from contraception mandate requirements that they provide abortifacient drugs, Democrats for Life of America argued... Read more
DC youth salsa dance for immigrant outreach
A recent Latin-style party in Washington, D.C., drew hundreds of young adults for a night of music, food and salsa... Read more
ND bishop praises new laws protecting unborn life
Bishop David Kagan of Bismarck, N.D. praised the North Dakota legislature and governor for passing into law three pro-life bills... Read more
Survey shows Easter services important for Americans
About 60 percent of Americans say they intend to go to church for Easter Sunday, with 70 percent of Catholic... Read more
Thousands flood DC to stand up for marriage
Citing concerns for the well-being of children and respect for the democratic process, participants in the national March for Marriage... Read more
Chief Justice refutes claim that gay lobby is politically powerless
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts suggested that the gay community is so politically powerful that it does not need... Read more
Speakers at marriage rally highlight needs of children, families
Speakers at the national March for Marriage told the crowds gathered in Washington, D.C., that marriage is fundamentally about preserving... Read more
Bishop stands firm on maintaining Catholic identity in schools
Bishop Robert F. Vasa of Santa Rosa, Calif., has said that he will allow several months for education and instruction... Read more
Supreme Court warned of harm over marriage redefinition
Redefining marriage to include same-sex couples could adversely affect families and society at large, the lawyer defending California's gay marriage... Read more
EWTN vows no compromise after HHS lawsuit dismissal
The EWTN Global Catholic Network is “extremely disappointed” by a Monday court ruling that dismissed as “unripe” its lawsuit against... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone leads DC marriage march in prayer
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco lead those participating in the March for Marriage in prayer today, as the Supreme... Read more
