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Denver missionaries' weekend event brings love to homeless youth
Dozens of homeless young people in Denver are receiving food, clothing, and other essentials through "48 Hours," a new initiative... Read more
Archbishop Sartain stresses dedication to addressing religious sisters' issues
Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle says he is dedicated to addressing concerns regarding the Leadership Conference of Women Religious... Read more
Priest urges correct understanding of JPII's 'Theology of the Body'
In a new guest column, Fr. Gregory Gresko discusses how a flawed interpretation of Blessed John Paul II's seminal work... Read more
LCWR accuses Vatican investigation of using 'flawed process'
The national board of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is arguing that the Vatican’s recent assessment of the organization was... Read more
Denver archbishop: HHS mandate an attempt to remove religion from society
Denver's newly-appointed archbishop says the federal contraception mandate is the result of a larger push to remove religion from the... Read more
Wash. diocese reaches sex abuse agreement to save parishes
The Diocese of Spokane, Wash. has reached a mediation agreement in a sex abuse suit that will save parishes from... Read more
Sex-selection abortion ban draws majority support but fails in House
Despite gaining the support of more than half of the U.S. House of Representatives, a bill to prohibit abortions based... Read more
Family groups say anti-DOMA decision threatens marriage
The legal definition of marriage nationwide is at risk because of a federal appeals court decision that declared part of... Read more
Abby Johnson launching ministry focused on abortion workers
Abortion clinic director turned pro-life activist Abby Johnson has announced she will launch of a new ministry to help people... Read more
Knights of Columbus defend Montana Jesus statue against lawsuit
The Knights of Columbus and several individual knights have asked to intervene in a federal legal case challenging the presence... Read more
Young Catholic woman with rare syndrome speaks on true beauty
Due to a rare condition, Lizzie Velasquez is unable to gain weight and her appearance made her the target of... Read more
Religious liberty group launches massive HHS mandate site
A legal group that aims to defend religious freedom has launched a new website offering a wealth of resources on... Read more
Pope gives Buffalo diocese new bishop
Bishop Richard J. Malone has been appointed as the new head of the Diocese of Buffalo, N.Y. Read more
Joy overcomes Denver's future archbishop
As Archbishop-designate Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D. assumes his role as Denver's new shepherd, the former Coloradan brings with... Read more
Pope appoints Fargo bishop to lead Denver archdiocese
Filling a post vacant for over eight months, Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo, N.D., as... Read more
Decades later, a fallen soldier's family still remembers
The yellowed newsprint was unfolded carefully. Its creases spoke of being handled many times over the years since it had... Read more
Roman martyrs Sts. Marcellinus and Peter remembered June 2
On June 2, the Catholic Church remembers two fourth-century martyrs, Saints Marcellinus and Peter, who were highly venerated after the... Read more
Vibrant faith of Jamaica's poor inspires Alaska teens
Nineteen youth from St. Benedict Church in Anchorage flew to balmy Jamaica during their recent spring break. But it wasn’t... Read more
Bishop Blaire rejects claims of division over mandate lawsuits
Bishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif. has clarified that he is united with his fellow bishops in their efforts... Read more
Catholics can decide the 2012 election, expert says
As the presidential election draws closer, political expert Brian Burch is telling Catholics that if they turn out in slightly... Read more
