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Possible Vatican ambassador picks draw concern
Amid speculation over the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, concerns have been raised about the possibility of appointing individuals... Read more
Denver Catholics prayerfully mark 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of the Denver archdiocese will lead local Catholics in remembering the 40th anniversary of legalized abortion throughout... Read more
Colo. civil unions bill could endanger Catholic child services
A new version of a proposed Colorado civil unions bill has dropped provisions that protect agencies from being forced to... Read more
Pew survey on abortion attitudes criticized as misleading
A U.S. pro-life leader says a new study showing alleged support for legalized abortion among Americans is in fact exaggerated... Read more
'Religious Freedom Day' prompts renewed opposition to mandate
President Barack Obama’s designation of a national Religious Freedom Day is leading to calls for his administration to show greater... Read more
US asked to intervene for Christian citizen jailed in Iran
A U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith could face execution if the government is not pressured to... Read more
Changes to March for Life focus on engaging culture
When hundreds of thousands of people descend upon the nation’s capital for the March for Life this year, they will... Read more
Franciscans' prayer request texts met with enthusiasm
U.S.-based Franciscan friars have enjoyed a widespread response to a service allowing Catholics to send in prayer requests via text... Read more
Catholic journalist to run news at Cardinal Newman Society
The Cardinal Newman Society has named veteran journalist and author Tim Drake as its senior editor and director of news... Read more
Alabama Supreme Court recognizes unborn as 'children'
An Alabama Supreme Court decision recognizing the unborn as persons deserving of legal protections could have significant implications in ending... Read more
Bishops announce prayer, pilgrimage campaign for life
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” surrounding the 40th... Read more
Fight against porn starts with the heart, new columnist writes
CNA's new columnist Matt McGuiness offers a different approach to the widespread problem of pornography through an “education of desire,”... Read more
Report shows children crucial to California's future
A new report has found “fresh impetus” for nurturing California children due to the combination of falling birthrates, retiring Baby... Read more
Stanford Law School launches religious liberty clinic
Beginning this term, students at Stanford Law School have the opportunity to gain knowledge and real-world experience by participating in... Read more
Hobby Lobby shifts insurance plan to delay mandate fines
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has found a way to adjust its employee healthcare plan to delay potentially crippling... Read more
Planned Parenthood abortion numbers rise, other services fall
A Planned Parenthood report showing an increase in abortions and decrease in other health services is leading to questions over... Read more
Byzantine Catholics celebrate Christ’s baptism in Anchorage
Byzantine Catholics marched through the streets of Anchorage on Jan. 6 to Chester Creek near Valley of the Moon Park... Read more
St. Paul of Thebes, Church's first known hermit, honored Jan. 15
On Jan. 15, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Paul of Thebes, whose life of solitude and penance gave inspiration to... Read more
US called on to lead in Israel-Palestine peace efforts
Religious leaders from across the United States asked the Obama administration to make peace efforts between Israel and Palestine a... Read more
Graciela Beltran: 'Our faith is what keeps you strong'
“This is in gratitude to what has happened in our lives this year that is about to end,” said Mexican... Read more
