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Scheduled execution put on hold in Pennsylvania
A Philadelphia judge stayed the execution of Terrance Williams last Friday, and his case will now go to the Pennsylvania... Read more
Supreme Court justices urged to let God inspire their work
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio encouraged six Supreme Court justices to allow God to inspire their pursuit of justice and to... Read more
Pope names Texas monsignor as new Tyler bishop
In a rare move, Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Joseph E. Strickland, the vicar general of the Diocese of... Read more
Dodger Stadium to host 'joyous' pro-life youth event
An “upbeat” pro-life event this November at Dodger Stadium will bring together teen speakers, professional athletes, celebrities, musicians and religious... Read more
No actor’s life for him
Oscar Wilde once famously said, “I love acting. It is so much more real than life.” Read more
Church remembers Carthusian monastic founder St. Bruno Oct. 6
On Oct. 6, the Catholic Church commemorates Saint Bruno of Cologne, founder of the Carthusian order of monks who remain... Read more
Former abortion clinic workers detail conversion stories
At a recent conference in Illinois, former abortion workers told the stories of the work that they once thought was... Read more
Immigration policy opening doors for young people
For the last few years, since learning he had entered the United States illegally as a young child, Luis Lucario... Read more
Knights leader will promote family, laity at New Evangelization synod
Carl Anderson, the head of the Knights of Columbus, will focus his participation at the upcoming Synod of Bishops on... Read more
Catholic support for Obama in polls may not tell full story
A recent poll showing President Barack Obama with a 15-point lead over Republican candidate Mitt Romney among Catholic voters may... Read more
Pro-lifers say Notre Dame invite to Obama is different this time
Pro-life advocates said the University of Notre Dame's recent invitation to President Barack Obama to speak on campus is a... Read more
Commentators say pro-Obama Catholics misrepresent record
The Catholic commentators Deacon Keith Fournier and Deal Hudson, in their new column to run daily through the upcoming elections,... Read more
Book busts myths about Church teaching on hot topics
Dr. Christopher Kaczor's new book addresses some of the most widely-held myths about the Catholic Church and its teachings, tackling... Read more
Bishop Paprocki warns of 'intrinsic evils' in Democratic platform
Drawing particular attention to the Democratic Party platform’s support for “intrinsic evils” like abortion and “same-sex marriage,” Bishop Thomas J.... Read more
US bishops urge Catholic participation in Respect Life Month
The U.S. bishops' chairman on pro-life issues invited Catholics to commemorate the forty-first annual Respect Life Month through prayer, education... Read more
Doctor says push for teen IUD use brings health risks
A major OB/GYN group's promotion of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal implants in teenage girls has drawn criticism over the... Read more
Evangelization synod participants preview their roles
U.S. appointees to the upcoming bishops’ synod on the New Evangelization say the event will help advance evangelization in the... Read more
Philadelphia parish closing because of low attendance, safety issues
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has approved the closure of a Philadelphia parish due to low Mass attendance and a church... Read more
Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking
New efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a... Read more
Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform
A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more
