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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
Philadelphia archdiocese cuts jobs, closes newspaper
Facing a $17 million projected deficit, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is cutting over 40 jobs, closing and restructuring programs, and... Read more
The sister who had no intention of becoming a sister
Sister Arlene Vasquez, MCDP (Missionary Catechists of Divine Providence) had no intention of becoming a sister. Read more
The aftereffects of bullying can last a lifetime
We’ve had a spate of teen suicides in my hometown recently, and like everyone else, I am worried about it,... Read more
Supreme Knight says Catholic social teaching transcends partisan gap
In a new column, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus says that Catholics can rise above political... Read more
Supreme Knight urges Catholics to put faith first while voting
Catholic voters must demand respect for their moral convictions and the Church's freedom in 2012 and beyond, the head of... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese apologizes after conviction in abuse case
In response to the jury decision in the trial of former Archdiocese of Philadelphia official Monsignor William J. Lynn, the... Read more
Archbishop Lori kicks-off Fortnight for Freedom with call to action
Catholics must fight against forces seeking to remove the influence of religion from American culture, Archbishop William E. Lori of... Read more
Catholic group launches 'virtual vigil' for religious freedom
A Catholic grassroots organization in the nation’s capital is organizing a virtual march for religious freedom to accompany the Fortnight... Read more
Scholars defend findings of difficulties among same-sex parented children
A group of social scientists has lamented the “sustained and sensational criticism” from news media about a study that showed... Read more
Legal experts say HHS dispute pits government against God
The HHS contraception mandate shows the federal government asserting its own authority as a “rival” to God, legal scholars warned,... Read more
Archbishop Gomez rejects 'capitulation' to HHS mandate
With the nationwide Fortnight for Freedom event beginning today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said that any compromise... Read more
Study shows parents experience greater levels of happiness
A study by a group of psychologists from the Universities of Riverside, Stanford and British Colombia shows that parents experience... Read more
Defense of Church requires revival of faith, Archbishop Chaput says
While defending their freedom in public life, Catholics must also renew the Church spiritually, starting in their own lives, Philadelphia... Read more
