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Cardinal Dolan says religious freedom means leaving faith alone
Religious freedom in the United States has historically been understood as allowing religion to “flourish unfettered from government intrusion,” said... Read more
Catholic group reaches out amid hostility to religion
The evangelization group Catholics Come Home says its “hopeful and faith-filled” messages can help combat rising hostility against U.S. Christians. Read more
Hobby Lobby sues government over contraception mandate
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., announced that it is filing a lawsuit against the federal government over... Read more
Former Komen executive reveals Planned Parenthood backlash in new book
In her new book, Karen Handel relays the story behind the “aggressive” and “partisan” attacks from Planned Parenthood following the... Read more
Franciscan University defends deviance course against critics
A Franciscan University of Steubenville course description that lists homosexuality as deviant behavior has drawn critical attention from the only... Read more
Young actor says new movie will inspire religious freedom
The new movie “Last Ounce of Courage” is a statement calling on people to “stand up for their rights and... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges end to capital punishment
Ahead of the possible execution of three convicts on Pennsylvania’s death row, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has called... Read more
Nation's leaders commemorate 9/11 with prayers
On the eleventh anniversary of the worst terrorist attacks the U.S. has seen, Church leaders and political figures remembered those... Read more
Abortion rhetoric at DNC criticized for failure to respect women
Through the use of degrading language and extreme claims, speakers at the Democratic National Convention failed to respect women, said... Read more
Iranian pastor freed after three years, acquitted of apostasy charges
Amid continued pressure from the international community, Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani has been released from an Iranian prison after nearly... Read more
African American pastor says Democrats do not serve black interests
As delegates at the Democratic National Convention celebrated the party's decision to reiterate its support for abortion and officially endorse... Read more
Youth's foreign internship teaches a smile speaks volumes
Jenna Franklin spent eight weeks as a nurse intern in Bosnia/Herzegovina, and not knowing the language, she found that hugs... Read more
Egyptian monk and bishop St. Paphnutius celebrated on Sept. 11
On Sept. 11, the Catholic Church honors Saint Paphnutius, an Egyptian monk who became a bishop, endured torture for the... Read more
Alaskan youth travel to convent to seek God’s will
In July, kneeling alongside the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia before morning Mass at their Nashville, Tenn. convent, were five... Read more
Archbishop Chaput urges 'deep changes' in Philadelphia archdiocese
Celebrating the first anniversary of his role as head of the Philadelphia archdiocese, Archbishop Charles J. Archbishop Chaput is calling... Read more
Jesuit university to buy Philadelphia archbishop's residence
St. Joseph’s University has signed a letter of intent to buy the Archbishop of Philadelphia’s residence from the financially troubled... Read more
Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Cardinal Dolan prays for life, religious liberty at DNC
Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s final benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night called for blessings on the delegates, asked... Read more
'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more
Despite guilty verdict, Bishop Finn 'grateful' for end of trial
A Kansas judge has convicted Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph on one misdemeanor count of failure to... Read more
