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Lawyers' patron St. Raymond of Penafort commemorated Jan. 7
Saint Raymond of Penafort, a Dominican priest who worked to aid Christian captives during the era of the Crusades and... Read more
Time magazine says pro-life advocates are winning
A new Time magazine cover story contends that pro-life advocates have been “winning the abortion war” through legislative successes, changes... Read more
Tens of thousands pledge support for Hobby Lobby
More than 64,000 people throughout the U.S. have signed up to support Hobby Lobby on Jan. 5 for risking millions... Read more
Hanukkah celebration honors legacy of Pope John Paul II
For the 11th year, Catholics and Jews gathered together for a special joint Hanukkah celebration that has become a unique... Read more
Alabama and Notre Dame bring faith to football showdown
As Alabama and Notre Dame prepare to face each other in college football’s Bowl Championship Series, both teams will also... Read more
Notre Dame mandate lawsuit dismissed as premature
A lawsuit filed by the University of Notre Dame to challenge the federal contraception mandate has been rejected as premature... Read more
White House petitioned to label Catholic Church a 'hate group'
An online petition asking the White House to designate the Catholic Church as a “hate group” for its views on... Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe documentary to premiere in DC
A new documentary about the apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe will premier Jan. 24 in Washington, D.C. and explore... Read more
Contraception mandate kicks in for wave of employers
The battle over religious freedom is intensifying as the controversial federal contraception mandate goes into effect for many for-profit employers... Read more
Catholic dorms to debut at two secular universities
The Newman Student Housing Fund is working to establish faith-based dormitories on two college campuses, housing students starting the fall... Read more
Pope chooses new auxiliary bishop for Atlanta
Pope Benedict XVI has named Atlanta priest Monsignor David P. Talley, a convert to Catholicism, as the newest auxiliary bishop... Read more
Chicago bishops: 'gay marriage' will have consequences for Illinois
Cardinal Francis George and the six auxiliary bishops of Chicago have warned that a proposal to recognize “gay marriage” in... Read more
Bishops call for cultural changes after Newtown shooting
Disturbing trends of violence in society should prompt both policy examinations and cultural changes, said committee leaders of the U.S.... Read more
Hobby Lobby braces for millions in mandate fines
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby says it is willing to pay fines of $1.3 million per day to follow... Read more
Needs of the poor emphasized as fiscal cliff looms
With just days left in 2012, advocates for the poor are asking elected officials to avert the fiscal cliff and... Read more
In work with poor, Little Sisters trust in providence this winter
As the winter season continues, the Little Sisters of the Poor are relying on God's providence to help their care... Read more
Bishop Conley: Christmas shows God is with mankind
Bishop James D. Conley of Lincoln, Neb., says Christmas shows that God is truly with mankind despite the evils of... Read more
CNA services to resume in 2013
Beginning Dec. 21, Catholic News Agency will suspend its daily news service in celebration of Christmas and the New Year.... Read more
Knights in Newtown organize nationwide prayer drive
The Knights of Columbus at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown, Conn. have organized a prayer drive for the benefit... Read more
'Holiday tree' dispute wins governor annual Scrooge award
A law firm has given Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chaffee its 2012 “Ebenezer Award” for his insistence that the 17.5-foot... Read more
