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Vatican OKs investigation into Cora Evans sainthood cause
The Vatican has approved a complete investigation into the cause of sainthood of a former Mormon wife and mother who... Read more
Arlington diocese seeks to strengthen teaching with fidelity oath
The Diocese of Arlington hopes to strengthen teaching in Catholic schools and churches, by asking religious instructors to promise allegiance... Read more
Congressman wants ambassador to Vietnam fired over human rights issues
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called for the firing of U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear, charging that he has... Read more
Priest who denied communion to lesbian no longer with DC archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. says it no longer employs a priest who became known for denying Holy Communion to... Read more
House members seek to repeal administration's 'Religious Freedom Tax'
Two U.S. representatives have introduced a bill to stop the federal government from taxing religious employers that decline to cover... Read more
Catholic Charities of Chicago lawsuit shows reach of HHS mandate
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago has joined two Catholic dioceses and their charitable affiliates in a lawsuit over... Read more
Supporters say 'partisan' charge misses point of bishops' efforts
Critics who accuse the U.S. bishops of “partisanship” have misunderstood their motives by viewing religious questions in secular terms, supporters... Read more
Catholic charity urges HIV/AIDS funding in US budget
As congressional debate over the U.S. budget continues, Catholic Relief Services has stressed the need to preserve foreign aid funding,... Read more
Student volunteers travel to lend a helping hand
Water stains on the ceiling of her small home remind Susan Tyler every day of the peace Home Works has... Read more
Western monastic patron St. Benedict celebrated July 11
On July 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Benedict of Nursia, the sixth-century abbot who gave Christian... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese resolves six more priest abuse accusations
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced the resolution of six cases involving priests who were placed on leave following a... Read more
Little San Francisco charity reaches needy in 20-plus countries
La Madre de los Pobres is the little charity you never heard of. Read more
Baltimore archbishop praises ruling in favor of pregnancy centers
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore expressed appreciation after a federal court said Maryland pregnancy centers should not have to... Read more
Illinois community ups efforts to prevent strip club opening
A prayer vigil and novena are among the steps a small community in Illinois is taking to prevent the opening... Read more
Government cannot take away true freedom, Archbishop Chaput teaches
Government cannot give or take away the ultimate freedom found in obedience to God, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said... Read more
Vatican releases liturgical texts for ordinariate use in matrimony, funerals
The Holy See has announced the first liturgical texts approved for use around the world by the Personal Ordinariates for... Read more
New women's magazine aims to encourage and uplift
The creators of a new magazine for women hope that their publication will offer a fresh perspective that connects with... Read more
Pope appoints Detroit priest as Bishop of Steubenville
On July 3, Pope Benedict appointed Msgr. Jeffrey M. Monforton, a priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit, as the new... Read more
Calif. bishop says 'gay marriage' unjust to children
The legalization of “gay marriage” in America, even on a civil level, is unjust to children and poses a threat... Read more
Liberal justice's opinion may help fight against HHS mandate
Challengers of the Obama administration's contraception mandate may have been handed a surprising advantage by the Supreme Court's liberal wing,... Read more
