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Missouri business granted injunction against HHS mandate
A federal appeals court on Nov. 28 granted a Catholic business owner in Missouri an injunction against the Department of... Read more
GQ magazine names pro-life activist 'Rebel of the Year'
A secular men's magazine has praised Chinese anti-abortion advocate Chen Guangcheng in its December 2012 issue, placing him on the... Read more
Support for teen emergency contraception access deemed 'foolish'
Doctors and pro-life advocates warn that the American Academy of Pediatrics' recommendation of emergency contraceptives for teenage girls promotes unwise... Read more
Bishops decry Congo violence, urge international help
Leaders of the Catholic Church in Africa are calling for humanitarian aid and peace efforts in the eastern part of... Read more
Leader of Anglican ordinariate recalls joy of first year
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
A successful Advent initiative in Washington, D.C., is urging people to use the true meaning of the Christmas season to... Read more
Drop in abortion numbers could reflect changing attitudes
A new government report estimates the number of U.S. abortions dropped five percent in 2009, drawing praise from pro-life advocates... Read more
Court ordered to hear Christian college's health care challenge
The Supreme Court has ordered a federal court of appeals to consider a Christian college's claim that its religious freedom... Read more
Church remembers St. Peter of Alexandria, 'Seal of the Martyrs'
Local commemorations of the fourth-century martyr Saint Peter of Alexandria will take place on Nov. 25 and 26. Although his... Read more
Catholic students host 'HopeKids Day' for terminally-ill
Kids can still hope in the future, even if a life-threatening illness makes that future uncertain at best. Just ask... Read more
Tulsa diocese celebrates Year of Faith with rich variety
The Diocese of Tulsa has big plans for the Year of Faith and is crowning its efforts with a “bucket... Read more
Critics find UN contraception push harmful to women
A United Nations population report calling for global contraceptive access has drawn fire from doctors and pro-life advocates who say... Read more
Priest takes food stamp challenge in solidarity with poor
The head of Catholic Charities in D.C. recently experienced the struggle of low-income families relying on food stamps, noting that... Read more
Thanksgiving Day shopping called 'assault' on family life
The expansion of Thanksgiving weekend shopping to the holiday itself has raised concerns among both workers and clergy who worry... Read more
Assault of pro-life advocate leads to arrest of alleged serial rapist
The arrest of a prominent Denver realtor who allegedly assaulted a senior citizen collecting signatures for a pro-life petition has lead... Read more
Kansas school upholds Catholic identity, fosters vocations
St. John's Catholic School in Beloit, Kan. is striving to revitalize Catholic culture by promoting openness to priestly and religious... Read more
New March for Life president plans increased youth appeal
After being named the president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Jeanne F. Monahan says she plans... Read more
Catholic political activist looks at how much tone matters
Catholic political activist Deal Hudson says the results of the 2012 elections have caused him to reflect on the tensions... Read more
Hobby Lobby appealing refusal of HHS mandate injunction
The retailer Hobby Lobby will appeal a federal court’s refusal of its request for an injunction against a Health and... Read more
At Lincoln installation, Bishop Conley says holiness is success
As he was installed in the Diocese of Lincoln on Tuesday, Bishop James D. Conley stressed the need for bishops... Read more
