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Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati delivers a homily at the tomb of St. Peter in Feb. 2012. CNA File Photo.

Cincinnati Catholic charities stress public-private partnership

Dec 6, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Leaders of 11 Catholic human services providers from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are calling on lawmakers to protect the poor... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 24, 2012.

Catholic charity groups welcome Pope's call for fidelity

Dec 5, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Leaders of Catholic charities in the U.S. reaffirmed Pope Benedict's recent message on the need to remain firmly rooted in... Read more

Robert Matsui Federal Courthouse in Sacramento is home to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Photo by Rojer via Flickr.com (CC BY 2.0)

Judge blocks Calif. 'gay therapy' law over free speech concerns

Dec 5, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law that bars therapy to change the behaviors or orientations of those... Read more

Archbishop emeritus Harry Flynn of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Archbishop Flynn says retired religious 'need our help'

Dec 5, 2012

Archbishop Harry J. Flynn has called on U.S. Catholics to help support retired religious brothers and sisters, voicing his deep... Read more

Chen Guangcheng gives his message from New York City with the Freedom Tower in the background (File Photo-CNA).

Chinese pro-life activist calls for reform, international attention

Dec 4, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

The deteriorating human rights situation in China should inspire action on the part of the Chinese government and people, as... Read more

Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin is seated in his cathedra during his installation Mass on Dec. 3, 2012.

Archbishop Tobin asks Catholics to evangelize with passion

Dec 4, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Joseph William Tobin was installed as the sixth Archbishop of Indianapolis on Monday, calling on Catholics to live the... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez celebrates Mass after the Marian procession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec 2, 2012.

LA Guadalupe procession draws thousands in celebration of faith

Dec 3, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

An outdoor procession for Our Lady of Guadalupe held Sunday in Los Angeles attracted 25,000 participants to venerate the Virgin... Read more

Sen. John McCain speaks Sept. 24, 2012 on campaign finance at USC's Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy.

Pro-life leaders ask GOP to stand strong on abortion

Dec 3, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Top pro-life advocates are calling on the Republican Party to maintain its pro-life stance despite calls from some to back... Read more

The bare floor and stripped walls of St. Virgilius can be seen after the flood waters have receeded.

Parishes in Queens remain ravaged by Hurricane Sandy

Dec 2, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

The faith and generosity that Catholics in the borough of Queens are displaying as they struggle to get through the... Read more

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Mountain rescuer keeps faith while seeking the lost

Dec 2, 2012

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.

St. Clement of Alexandria historically celebrated Dec. 4

Dec 2, 2012

Dec. 4 was once the traditional feast day of an early Christian theological author whose legacy is controversial, but who... Read more

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Missionhurst priest reflects on 99 years

Dec 1, 2012

As his 99th birthday approaches, Missionhurst Father John Morel hardly seems as if he’s a man reaching the century mark.... Read more

Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh, Pa. CNA file photo.

Pittsburgh bishop remains hopeful despite mandate lawsuit dismissal

Nov 30, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Federal judges in Pittsburgh and Nashville dismissed Catholic lawsuits challenging the federal contraception mandate, but acknowledged that the suits can... Read more

Prayer, Mass, Church.

Catholics strongly support new Mass translation after first year

Nov 30, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

One year after the Church introduced revisions to the English-language liturgy, an overwhelming majority of Catholics continue to view the... Read more

Missouri business granted injunction against HHS mandate

Nov 29, 2012

A federal appeals court on Nov. 28 granted a Catholic business owner in Missouri an injunction against the Department of... Read more

House Speaker John Boehner greeting Chen Guangcheng.

GQ magazine names pro-life activist 'Rebel of the Year'

Nov 29, 2012

A secular men's magazine has praised Chinese anti-abortion advocate Chen Guangcheng in its December 2012 issue, placing him on the... Read more

A doctor visits with her patient.

Support for teen emergency contraception access deemed 'foolish'

Nov 28, 2012

By Carl Bunderson

Doctors and pro-life advocates warn that the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of emergency contraceptives for teenage girls promotes unwise... Read more

Villagers Flee Violence in DRC’s North Kivu Province, April 30, 2012.

Bishops decry Congo violence, urge international help

Nov 28, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Leaders of the Catholic Church in Africa are calling for humanitarian aid and peace efforts in the eastern part of... Read more

Monsignor Jeffrey N. Steenson.

Leader of Anglican ordinariate recalls joy of first year

Nov 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Almost a year after being appointed to shepherd Anglican communities seeking to join the Catholic Church, Monsignor Jeffrey N. Steenson... Read more

DC campaign points to Jesus as perfect Christmas gift

Nov 27, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A successful Advent initiative in Washington, D.C., is urging people to use the true meaning of the Christmas season to... Read more