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Second nationwide rally shows religious freedom movement has momentum
Speakers and attendees at religious freedom rallies across the United States stressed that Americans are committed to defending their liberties... Read more
Mandate lawsuits stem from faith, not politics, bishop says
The Catholic Church has challenged the U.S. government's contraception mandate to protect faith, not to influence politics, Pittsburgh Bishop David... Read more
Pope names two auxiliary bishops for Rockville Centre diocese
The Diocese of Rockville Centre on New York’s Long Island will receive two new auxiliary bishops following Pope Benedict XVI’s... Read more
Ga. Catholic parish to produce inspirational movie
The Atlanta-area St. Catherine of Siena Church is producing a movie called “Five Blocks Away” to tell the story of... Read more
Democrats leave party over marriage, religious freedom concerns
A wave of local and state Democrats throughout the U.S. are leaving the party due to controversy over its leaders’... Read more
Archbishop Wenski exhorts new Florida bishop to give hope
As Bishop Gregory L. Parkes was ordained a bishop and installed as head of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee on June... Read more
Pope to attend World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI personally chose Philadelphia as the site for the next World Meeting of Families and, health permitting, will... Read more
Cleveland diocese stresses orthodoxy in new high school curriculum
In response to concerns raised by teachers and clergy, the Diocese of Cleveland has revamped its high school religion curriculum... Read more
Panelists warn of birth control's threats to health, minorities
Experts in medicine, theology and minority issues warned that although the birth control pill is widely used by women in... Read more
Marylanders expected to vote on 'gay marriage'
Marriage supporters in Maryland have announced they gathered well over 100,000 signatures in a marriage petition drive, most likely securing... Read more
Religious freedom movement holding new national rallies June 8
On June 8, Stand Up For Religious Freedom will hold its second round of national protests against the contraception mandate,... Read more
New basilica links Miami archdiocese with Pope
A historic Florida parish dedicated to the Virgin Mary as “Star of the Sea” has been granted the status of... Read more
Catholic leaders see hopeful future for Haiti
Despite numerous obstacles in rebuilding in Haiti after 2010's devastating earthquake, speakers at a recent conference voiced confidence in the... Read more
Legal expert counters claim that mandate is not religious persecution
In response to assertions by Professor Stephen Schneck that the federal contraception mandate is not a form of religious persecution,... Read more
Calif. gay therapy restriction bill called intrusive, unscientific
California's senate has approved a bill restricting the therapeutic treatment of homosexuality in minors. Critics say the measure fails to... Read more
Sister overcame shyness in pursuit of vocation
Sister Mary Thomasina John, PCJ, said that although she had wanted to enter the religious life for years, she didn’t... Read more
Syrian Church Father St. Ephrem honored June 9
On June 9, the Roman Catholic Church honors Saint Ephrem of Syria, a deacon, hermit, and Doctor of the Church... Read more
Pope reveals next World Meeting of Families is in Philadelphia
Pope Benedict XVI announced this morning at the closing Mass of the seventh World Meeting of Families that the next... Read more
HHS mandate 'ominous' threat to religious liberty, priest says
As the battle to defend religious freedom continues, a Capitol Hill priest said the contraception mandate should be a cause... Read more
Catholic history buff inspires leadership
Within these walls came a turning point” for Ulysses S. Grant, says James Wirth, owner of the 18th president’s first... Read more
