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Cardinal Wuerl recalls Church's unchanging foundation in Christ
With its identity firmly rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel continues... Read more
Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling
An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more
HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization
Minor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under... Read more
Archbishop Gomez calls on voters to incorporate faith into voting
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has called on Catholics to achieve a “unity of life” and let their faith... Read more
Catholics encouraged to participate in Year of Faith through sacraments, prayer
The leader of the U.S. bishops' evangelization committee has offered suggestions on ways for the faithful to take part in... Read more
Pope says Christians politicians must be prophetic voices for dignity
Pope Benedict XVI is encouraging Christian politicians to be prophetic voices in promoting the dignity of every human being. Read more
Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate
Thousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal... Read more
Alaskans keep faith alive on campus
Some would consider them countercultural. A group of college-age Alaskans are bucking a larger trend among young people nationwide who... Read more
Door-to-door evangelization reaps rewards
When Father Robert Perron, pastor of Holy Family Parish in Pawtucket, R.I., expressed an interest in reaching out to people... Read more
Chick-fil-A's stance on marriage remains unchanged
Despite claims that Chick-fil-A has ceased funding groups that support traditional marriage in hopes of expanding locations in Chicago, the... Read more
Pakistan urged to end blasphemy law abuses
An international hearing sponsored by the World Council of Churches called on Pakistan to end abuse of the nation's blasphemy... Read more
Bishop Vann to head fastest growing US diocese
Bishop Kevin W. Vann of Fort Worth, Texas has been named the fourth bishop of Orange, Calif. by Pope Benedict... Read more
New study finds rise in religious restrictions worldwide
Hostility towards religion has risen globally, both in the form of government restrictions and social attitudes, determined a new study... Read more
LA priest on leave for advocating 'gay marriage' (Corrected)
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles has placed Father Joseph Palacios on leave from ministry because of his promotion... Read more
Cardinal Arinze says evangelization needs acts of charity
Cardinal Francis Arinze said Sept. 18 that evangelization is at the center of the Church’s mission and that acts of... Read more
'Wife of Jesus' fragment no threat to Christianity
A scrap of Egyptian papyrus that might depict Jesus with a wife has drawn media attention, but a scripture professor... Read more
Medical professional warns of risk in surrogate, donor pregnancies
Artificial reproductive technology is “absolutely” the commercialization of the female body and especially harmful to children, a medical expert and... Read more
US bishops launch Spanish Facebook page as Hispanic community grows
As new statistics show the accelerated growth of the Hispanic population in many areas of the country, the U.S. bishops’... Read more
Cardinal Dolan and Stephen Colbert talk faith at Fordham
Fordham University students were treated to a rare opportunity last week when they packed an auditorium to hear Cardinal Timothy... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese auctions priests' vacation villa
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has sold at auction a South Jersey shore vacation villa for elderly priests at a price... Read more
