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Calif. religious brothers release Gregorian chant album
The Norbertine brothers of St. Michael's Abbey in Calif. have shared the beauty of Gregorian chant by releasing a new... Read more
After marriage setbacks, Catholic leaders disappointed but committed
Despite several narrow defeats at the ballot box on Nov. 6, marriage defenders say they remain dedicated to promoting and... Read more
Catholic conference regrets failure of Calif. death penalty repeal
The California Catholic Conference says it regrets the failure of a state ballot measure to repeal the death penalty, but... Read more
Boston cardinal lauds rejection of assisted suicide initiative
Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston applauded the defeat of a Massachusetts ballot measure to legalize physician-assisted suicide, calling for more... Read more
Pope, Cardinal Dolan urge Obama to respect life and religious freedom
Catholic leaders are calling on President Barack Obama to respect the fundamental American principles of life and religious liberty after... Read more
Catholics continue Sandy relief work as second storm approaches
Catholic Charities affiliates are continuing to respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy as another storm heads for the region. Read more
Cardinal Wuerl says all Catholics called to personal conversion
All Catholics are called to participate in the New Evangelization by renewing their own faith so that they can witness... Read more
Americans share same hopes for future, President Obama says
During his victory speech after being elected to a second term on Tuesday night, President Barack Obama said that Americans... Read more
Maine legalizes 'same-sex marriage'
Voters in the state of Maine approved a ballot measure Nov. 6 to redefine marriage to include homosexual couples, becoming... Read more
Montana passes parental notification abortion law
On Nov. 6, Montana passed a measure requiring abortion facilities to notify parents before performing the procedure on those under... Read more
Catholics across nation hold Election Day prayer events
Throughout the United States, Catholics are gathering in prayer on Nov. 6 to ask for God’s blessing upon the country... Read more
Calif. gay therapy ban imposes 'state orthodoxy,' foes charge
A legal group is seeking a federal injunction against a California ban on “reparative therapy” for minors with homosexual attractions... Read more
New Romney ad reaches out to Catholic voters
The Romney campaign released a new television ad on Nov. 4 to appeal to Catholic voters, citing the Obama administration's... Read more
US bishops launch religious freedom website
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a new website dedicated to encouraging education, prayer and public action to... Read more
One day before election, Catholic vote remains good indicator
With polls still disagreeing on which presidential candidate holds the lead just one day before the election, political analysts believe... Read more
Mother Cabrini shrine reopens in Chicago after a decade
After being closed for 10 years, the reopening of the National Shrine of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini in Chicago has... Read more
Catholic students aid education of Salvadoran villagers
When Marin Catholic High School President Tim Navone and principal Chris Valdez were mulling how to exercise the school’s mission... Read more
Church honors leadership of Pope St. Leo the Great on Nov. 10
Nov. 10 is the Roman Catholic Church’s liturgical memorial of the fifth-century Pope Saint Leo I, known as “St. Leo... Read more
Catholics buy full-page religious freedom ad in Denver Post
A group of lay Catholics in Colorado is placing a full-page ad in the Sunday edition of the Denver Post... Read more
Support for preserving marriage grows in key states
Recent polls show increasing support for marriage being the union of one man and one woman in states that will... Read more
