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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
SSPX letter indicates refusal of Vatican reconciliation effort
A recent letter leaked online suggests that leaders of the Society of St. Pius X, a breakaway traditionalist group, have... Read more
New fund will help fight forced abortions in China
An international human rights group has announced the creation of a new fund to help fight the forced abortions that... Read more
Fortnight resource combines religious liberty, outreach to disabled
Two national Catholic groups have released a list of suggested activities to defend religious liberty and reach out charitably to... Read more
Supreme Knight says HHS mandate has re-shaped country's political landscape
Whether the federal contraception mandate stands or falls, it has changed U.S. politics forever, the head of the Knights of... Read more
Poll finds Americans respect immigrants, want 'non-partisan' solution
Most Americans have a respectful view of immigrants, and would support long-term measures to make legal residence possible, a Knights... Read more
Archbishop Gomez gives mixed response to immigration ruling
The Supreme Court's decision on an Arizona immigration law drew both praise and concern from the bishops' leader on migration... Read more
DC religious freedom event stresses role of liberty in America
More than 1,000 people gathered in the nation's capital on June 24 to celebrate religious liberty and recall its importance... Read more
