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Author cheers Pope's 'flurry' of social media outreach
A Catholic author and blogger says Pope Benedict's use of social networking has given the Church an example of how... Read more
Bishop praises Catholic schools for role in evangelizing
In a statement commemorating Catholic Schools Week, Bishop Joseph P. McFadden of Harrisburg, Pa., lauded Catholic schools for helping evangelize... Read more
Archbishop Gomez hails Senate immigration reform plan
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles welcomed an immigration reform plan proposed by a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators... Read more
National Catholic Reporter 'proud' to identify as Catholic
The editor of the National Catholic Reporter responded to Bishop Robert Finn's warning that the publication undermines the faith by... Read more
Pope appoints new leader for Portland archdiocese
Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette, Mich., to shepherd the archdiocese of Portland, Ore. Read more
Law professor says pro-life views must lead to cultural action
Americans who wish to be truly pro-life must be willing to examine the philosophical and cultural implications of these views,... Read more
Franciscan University president recalls students' joy as fondest memory
The greatest blessing for Franciscan University of Steubenville's president has been witnessing the enthusiasm of students, Father Terence Henry said... Read more
US called on to support two-state solution in Palestine
A group of 30 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish religious leaders signed a statement urging the Obama administration to work for... Read more
San Francisco pro-life rally draws 50,000, papal praise
An estimated 50,000 pro-life advocates rallied and marched against abortion in San Francisco for the Walk for Life West Coast... Read more
Iran's eight-year sentence for Christian pastor draws outcry
Christian pastor Saeed Abedini's sentence of eight years in prison by an Iranian judge for allegedly threatening local security with... Read more
Irish patroness St. Brigid of Kildare celebrated Feb. 1
On Feb. 1 Catholics in Ireland and elsewhere will honor Saint Brigid of Kildare, a monastic foundress who is –... Read more
Rally against civil unions bill warns of 'great persecution'
Around 200 opponents of a Colorado civil unions bill rallied at the state capitol Jan. 25, warning that the legislation... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls pro-life movement to grow in faith
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston encouraged pro-life pilgrims from across America to deepen their faith, explaining that a culture... Read more
Bishop: National Catholic Reporter undermines Church teaching
Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-Saint Joseph announced his discouragement that the National Catholic Reporter has failed to live up... Read more
March for Life participants offer joyful witness
Young participants at the 2013 March for Life voiced enthusiasm and hope as they stood up for the dignity of... Read more
Colo. bishops to review health system's fidelity to Church
Colorado's three bishops will examine litigation surrounding Catholic Health Initiatives, after its lawyers allegedly argued in a wrongful-death lawsuit that... Read more
Democrats for Life challenge New York abortion law
A group of pro-life Democrats is protesting radical abortion legislation in New York, as well as assertions that there is... Read more
Strong college presence expected at March for Life
Catholic colleges and universities will be well-represented at this year’s March for Life, according to announcements by pro-life campus groups... Read more
St. Francis de Sales, patron of Catholic writers, celebrated Jan. 24
Jan. 24 marks the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, the patron saint of writers and Christian unity whose role... Read more
Catholics call end-of-life care central to pro-life mission
Catholic healthcare providers and legal professionals in the Denver region convened to share the importance of end-of-life care as a... Read more
