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Catholics United urges 'gay marriage' surrender
The group Catholics United, which until now has avoided directly contradicting Catholic teaching in its defense of Democratic political causes,... Read more
Family Research Council shooting suspect charged with terrorism
A federal grand jury indicted a 28-year-old Virginia man for “committing an act of terrorism” in connection with the shooting... Read more
Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic
Catholic pro-life advocates in Oklahoma plan to open a perpetual adoration chapel and counseling offices next to an abortion clinic... Read more
Pennsylvania bishop highlights issues at stake in election
The right of the Catholic institutions to exist with integrity is threatened by the Health and Human Services contraception and... Read more
Paul Ryan defends poverty aid reform, vision of charity in society
Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan said Oct. 24 that he believes reforming poverty aid programs and allowing religious and... Read more
Voter scorecard informs Latinos about religious freedom threats
A group that works to offer a Catholic voice in the public square has released a new guide to inform... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Be Catholic before you are Democrat or Republican
As the country approaches election day in two weeks, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia is encouraging Catholic voters to... Read more
Cardinal Newman Society releases college guide with expanded resources
The Cardinal Newman Society has published its 2012-2013 edition of “The Newman Guide to Choosing a Catholic College,” along with... Read more
Military faithful called to imitate centurion from Scripture
The U.S. archbishop for the military services is calling on faithful men and women in the armed services to grow... Read more
News outlets seek unsealing of Legion of Christ docs in lawsuit
Four news organizations are seeking the release of sealed court documents from a lawsuit contesting the will of a Rhode... Read more
Employee placed on leave for marriage petition says she was bullied
A university employee who was placed on administration leave said that she has been humiliated and intimidated for her belief... Read more
Priests' group creates Catholic voter guide mobile app
The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy has released a non-partisan voting guide for Catholics in the form of a free mobile... Read more
Chicago Declaration gathers support for religious freedom
A new declaration signed by business and cultural leaders in Chicago voiced support for the U.S. Constitution’s religious freedom protections... Read more
Cardinal George warns US secularization is more serious than elections
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has said that the “secularizing” of American culture is a “much larger issue” than political... Read more
Complex Catholic women's vote might influence the election
An analysis of Catholic women during the 2012 election season shows significant levels of agreement with Church teaching on contraception,... Read more
US bishops highlight 10 saints for Year of Faith
To help Catholics learn more about the lives of the saints, the U.S. bishops’ conference has offered a list of... Read more
Ohio abortion figures show large drop in 2011
An Ohio state government report shows that there were 24,764 abortions reported in the state in 2011, but the total... Read more
Vatican approves addition of Bl. John Paul II's feast for US
The Congregation for Divine Worship has approved the celebration of Blessed John Paul II's feast day in the dioceses of... Read more
Phoenix medical center not stripped of Catholic status
The Diocese of Phoenix clarified over the weekend that a hospital working on certifying its Catholic identity has not been... Read more
Attorney struggles to pay off student loans to enter cloistered monastery
Like many young urban professionals, Anchorage attorney Tara Clemens is gradually chipping away at her burdensome student loans. Read more
