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Supreme Court to hear marriage cases on DOMA, Prop 8
In a move that could have wide-reaching consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that it will hear two cases involving... Read more
Criticisms of Bishop Finn described as misleading, dishonest
Calls for the resignation of Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph that have gained media attention are exaggerated... Read more
Bishops building movement for life, marriage and religious freedom
The U.S. bishops have announced a five-part pastoral strategy that is aimed at creating a movement dedicated to penance and... Read more
Notre Dame's creation of 'GLBTQ' student organization draws concern
The University of Notre Dame has established a “GLBTQ” student organization that one critic says is “astonishingly extensive” and provides... Read more
Catholic jazz legend Dave Brubeck remembered
Fans worldwide are paying tribute to Jazz pianist and composer, Dave Brubeck, who died of heart failure on Dec. 5... Read more
Wyoming Catholic College dismisses chaplain for misbehavior
Wyoming Catholic College has discharged its new chaplain Father Stuart MacDonald following the discovery of a “pattern of misbehavior” around... Read more
Cincinnati Catholic charities stress public-private partnership
Leaders of 11 Catholic human services providers from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are calling on lawmakers to protect the poor... Read more
Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity
Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more
Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those... Read more
Archbishop Flynn says retired religious 'need our help'
Archbishop Harry J. Flynn has called on U.S. Catholics to help support retired religious brothers and sisters, voicing his deep... Read more
Chinese pro-life activist calls for reform, international attention
The deteriorating human rights situation in China should inspire action on the part of the Chinese government and people, as... Read more
Archbishop Tobin asks Catholics to evangelize with passion
Archbishop Joseph William Tobin was installed as the sixth Archbishop of Indianapolis on Monday, calling on Catholics to live the... Read more
LA Guadalupe procession draws thousands in celebration of faith
An outdoor procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe held Sunday in Los Angeles attracted 25,000 participants to venerate the Virgin... Read more
Pro-life leaders ask GOP to stand strong on abortion
Top pro-life advocates are calling on the Republican Party to maintain its pro-life stance despite calls from some to back... Read more
Parishes in Queens remain ravaged by Hurricane Sandy
The faith and generosity that Catholics in the borough of Queens are displaying as they struggle to get through the... Read more
Mountain rescuer keeps faith while seeking the lost
Geologists Katharine Bull and Robert Gillis only planned to work for a couple hours in the mountains around Portage Glacier... Read more
St. Clement of Alexandria historically celebrated Dec. 4
Dec. 4 was once the traditional feast day of an early Christian theological author whose legacy is controversial, but who... Read more
Missionhurst priest reflects on 99 years
As his 99th birthday approaches, Missionhurst Father John Morel hardly seems as if he’s a man reaching the century mark.... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop remains hopeful despite mandate lawsuit dismissal
Federal judges in Pittsburgh and Nashville dismissed Catholic lawsuits challenging the federal contraception mandate, but acknowledged that the suits can... Read more
Catholics strongly support new Mass translation after first year
One year after the Church introduced revisions to the English-language liturgy, an overwhelming majority of Catholics continue to view the... Read more
