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Pro-life community grieves death of Nellie Gray
Pro-life leaders across the country are mourning the death of Nellie Gray, the woman who founded the annual March for... Read more
Newman biographer highlights cardinal's insights amid Anglican turmoil
A biographer of Blessed John Henry Newman says the noted 19th-century Catholic convert can offer guidance to Anglicans in the... Read more
Pro-life walk across America finishes with rally in DC
Over 40 young people who walked across the U.S. for pro-life service, advocacy and witness held a rally at the... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese to sell major properties
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced it will sell some of its large real estate holdings, including the archbishop’s residence,... Read more
Latino Catholic runner makes history at Olympic games
Forty-four years since the last victory by an American, Leonel “Leo” Manzano won an Olympic silver medal for the U.S.... Read more
Teen's pillowcase project inspires many to action
Megan Ternus, a teenager leading a huge effort to provide handmade clothes to less fortunate children in Haiti, knows what... Read more
Son of 'two moms' defends Regnerus study on same-sex parenting
A professor raised by two women has defended sociologist Mark Regnerus, who is under investigation for academic “misconduct” following an... Read more
Youth donate time and talents to aid poor
Growing in Faith - Teens, including youth group members from St. Pius X Parish, Forked River, assisted Lancaster, Pa., residents... Read more
Church commemorates Hungarian king St. Stephen Aug. 16
On Aug. 16, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast day of King Saint Stephen of Hungary, the monarch who led... Read more
Priest's new film says physics help prove existence of God
A new film by philosopher, priest and producer Father Robert Spitzer aims to integrate faith and reason by making the... Read more
Ignatian Volunteer Corps brings spiritual dimension to service
There are many organizations that provide people with opportunities to use their lifetime of experience to give back to others,... Read more
Romney names Catholic Rep. Paul Ryan as running mate
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has announced that the outspoken pro-life Catholic Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin will be... Read more
New Buffalo bishop stresses need for modern-day martyrs
As Bishop Richard J. Malone became the fourteenth Bishop of Buffalo, N.Y. on Aug. 10, he outlined the need for... Read more
Religious sisters' conference plans to continue Vatican dialogue
Sister Pat Farrell told participants in the Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly that talks with the Vatican will go... Read more
Peoria diocese challenges 'intrusive' HHS mandate exemption process
The Catholic Diocese of Peoria, Ill. on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the HHS mandate, charging that it requires an... Read more
Knights of Columbus honor service to life, family, religious freedom
The Knights of Columbus awarded a family from Kentucky for their commitment to the Catholic faith, as well as members... Read more
Movement to save chapel in Steubenville city logo grows
The Steubenville City Council's decision to remove the silhouette of the Franciscan University chapel from the city’s logo has been... Read more
Obama presence at fundraiser not an endorsement, Archbishop Lori says
Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori says an invitation to President Obama, to speak at a New York fundraiser alongside Mitt... Read more
Romney ad accuses Obama of 'war on religion'
The campaign of presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has released an ad accusing President Obama of declaring “war on... Read more
LCWR's evolutionary leadership will help determine future, keynote speaker says
The keynote speaker at the annual Leadership Conference of Women Religious assembly assured the sisters that their qualities of “evolutionary... Read more
