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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
Thousands flock to Kansas religious freedom rally
Several thousand people rallied outside the Kansas Statehouse on June 29, where Catholic bishops, Gov. Sam Brownback and others addressed... Read more
Minn. Catholic school drops teacher over 'gay marriage' support
A Catholic school in Moorhead, Minn. has declined to offer a contract to a longtime teacher after learning she supports... Read more
Administration's abortion commitment may be aiding sex-slave industry
By insisting on abortion referrals in its anti-trafficking work, the Obama administration may be inadvertently helping the perpetrators of sex-slavery,... Read more
Sacraments make Greenport girl’s wish come true
Making her first Holy Communion last weekend was truly a wish come true for Bethzy Bran-Lopez, a six-year-old girl from... Read more
Church honors priest and founder St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria July 5
On July 5, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria. A renowned preacher and promoter of Eucharistic adoration, he... Read more
Cardinal Schönborn: Loss of Mid-East Christians would be 'tragedy for the region'
World leaders and diplomats must help prevent a total loss of Middle Eastern Christianity, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn of Vienna warned... Read more
Turning work into prayer
Mention the word “work” and many people cringe. As for me, the moment I was old enough to wield a... Read more
Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatification could come 'very quickly'
A priest connected with the cause of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen has said the “historic speed” with which he was... Read more
Fr. Euteneuer's accuser seeks damages from diocese, former ministry
Former Human Life International President Father Thomas Euteneuer is accused of abusing a woman employed by the organization, in a... Read more
Archbishop Sheen decree a 'great day' for US Catholics
Bishop Daniel R. Jenky of Peoria says the declaration of Archbishop Fulton Sheen as “venerable” is wonderful news for both... Read more
US bishops urge Congress to 'fix' problems in health care law
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has renewed its call for Congress to correct problems within the 2010 health care... Read more
Court ruling allows religious freedom lawsuits to proceed with hope
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2010 health care law, a leading religious freedom law... Read more
Supreme Court upholds health care law, individual mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, drawing cries of disappointment and concern from... Read more
Catholic Voices equips laity to speak up in public debate
Amid misrepresentations in the media and public square, a newly-formed U.S. lay Catholic group is working to communicate the Church's... Read more
Father of forcibly aborted Chinese baby reported missing
The father of a Chinese baby that was forcibly aborted has reportedly disappeared, while his wife is being held in... Read more
Catholic Charities mobilizes against growing Colorado fires
Both evacuees and residents of the Colorado Springs area are in “utter shock and disbelief” at the major fire threatening... Read more
