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Lawyer says ACLU wrongly limits religious liberty
A lawyer involved in prominent religious liberty cases says the American Civil Liberties Union's opposition to religious exemptions will ultimately... Read more
Engaging modern society central to Benedict's papacy
Pope Benedict has used his pontificate to advance the new evangelization and to speak to the modern world, said the... Read more
Poll shows NY opposition to expanding abortion laws
As New York debates Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to strengthen legal abortion, a new survey shows that 75 percent... Read more
Archbishop testifies for repeal of Maryland death penalty
Speaking at a legislative hearing in Maryland, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore supported efforts to end the death penalty... Read more
Author sees cultural willingness to re-examine sexual revolution
A Catholic author believes that the “surprisingly positive” reception of her book on the sexual revolution shows an encouraging openness... Read more
Bishop finds sacred music essential for liturgy
Sacred music is “integral” to the Catholic Church's liturgy, Bishop Alexander K. Sample said in a Feb. 13 pastoral letter... Read more
Basketball pros to become Catholic campus missionaries
Best friends Jennifer Risper and Christina Wirth have given up professional basketball to become Catholic missionaries with the Fellowship of... Read more
Pentagon criticized for offering spousal benefits to gay couples
The Department of Defense has drawn criticism over new policies providing same-sex partners some of the benefits normally reserved to... Read more
State of the Union speeches recognize role of family
The importance of strong families for the well-being of society was discussed by leaders of both political parties as President... Read more
Archbishop calls for return to America's 'founding ideals'
Catholics today must help the U.S. return to its founding principles amid dangers to religious liberty, Archbishop William E. Lori... Read more
Knights of Columbus encourage prayers for next Pope
A new prayer from the Knights of Columbus thanks Jesus for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI and intercedes for... Read more
Scott Hahn: resignation shows Pope's servant nature
Pope Benedict's decision to resign as Bishop of Rome shows how the papacy is an office not of power but... Read more
Late-term abortions criticized after death of New York woman
Pro-life advocates are urging an end to third-trimester abortions in response to the death of a 29-year-old woman who underwent... Read more
Lay Catholics voice gratitude for 'inspired' Pope
Prominent lay Catholics reacted with surprise and sorrow to Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he will resign the papacy, but... Read more
Politicians react to Pope's retirement with surprise, thanksgiving
Political leaders in the United States offered their prayers and respect upon learning of Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to retire... Read more
American bishops thank Pope for service, love of Church
Numerous American bishops voiced their gratitude to Pope Benedict for his nearly 8 years of service as Bishop of Rome,... Read more
Pope's resignation invokes sadness, gratitude from US bishops
The U.S. bishops voiced sorrow over the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, as well as appreciation for his eight... Read more
Momentum builds around national March for Marriage
Plans for a national March for Marriage in downtown Washington, D.C., are generating excitement and enthusiastic support, according to organizers... Read more
Post-abortive woman finds healing, offers hope for unplanned pregnancies
The year was 1969, three years before abortion became legal in America. Read more
Church recalls Our Lady of Lourdes apparitions on Feb. 11
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of 18... Read more
