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Fr. Robert Barron to head Mundelein Seminary
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has named Catholic communicator and evangelist Father Robert L. Barron as the rector and president... Read more
Controversy continues as Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years
Celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Girl Scouts of the USA is continuing to fall under scrutiny for its alleged... Read more
Colo. Catholic Conference rallies opposition to civil unions special session
The Colorado Catholic Conference and the Catholic bishops of Colorado are urging voters to oppose Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper’s call... Read more
Bishops publish blessing for unborn child
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the U.S. bishops’ conference has published a prayer to bless an unborn child, the child’s pregnant... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Obama's 'gay marriage' support undermines society
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan is charging President Barack Obama with undermining the “very cornerstone of society” by supporting “gay marriage.” Read more
Raleigh bishop grateful N. Carolina marriage amendment passed
Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh thanked North Carolina voters for passing a marriage amendment that gives constitutional protections to... Read more
Colo. civil unions bill could revive in special session
A proposal to create civil unions died in the Colorado House on May 8 in the contentious final days of... Read more
Santorum endorses Romney after meeting on key issues
Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, voicing confidence in Romney’s stance on key issues... Read more
Obama voices unprecedented support for 'gay marriage'
President Barack Obama has become the first U.S. president to publicly support “gay marriage,” breaking silence on the issue and... Read more
Vandals strike historic Santa Cruz church
The parishioners of Holy Cross Church and the Diocese of Monterey, Calif. are “shocked and saddened” after a Sunday vandalism... Read more
Catholic vote could be 'critical' in 2012 election
Polling analysts believe that the vote of Catholics in the U.S. remains important and could play a crucial role in... Read more
Over 15,000 protest Georgetown’s invitation to Sebelius
More than 15,000 people have signed an open letter protesting Georgetown University’s decision to invite U.S. Health and Human Services... Read more
Legatus files suit against HHS mandate
Legatus, a national organization of leading Catholic business CEOs and professional leaders, has filed a federal lawsuit against the HHS... Read more
Iowa diocese in talks with school over gay scholarship award
An Iowa Catholic school is being called to account for its role in a controversy involving a gay advocacy group's... Read more
Pro-life campaign reaches out to BET viewers
The "Call for Help" ad campaign on Black Entertainment Television is letting women in crisis pregnancy situations that there is... Read more
US leaders called to address rise in global religious persecution
Human rights advocates warned that the U.S. government is failing to recognize the religious nature of violent conflicts in countries... Read more
Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage lobs attack at Pope
Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage, currently under fire for insulting Christian high school students, made an obscenity-laced attack against the Pope... Read more
Sebelius invited to speak at Georgetown’s commencement weekend
Georgetown University is drawing strong criticism for inviting U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at a... Read more
Benedictine sister has lived her life as a prayer
Her strong spirit soared early, sparked by growing up on a farm in southern Indiana and riding a long distance... Read more
Bishop and author St. Epiphanius of Salamis celebrated May 12
On May 12 the Catholic Church honors Saint Epiphanius of Salamis, an early monk, bishop and Church Father known for... Read more
