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Atheist group calls for removal of war memorial, firefighter tributes
A longstanding memorial to veterans killed in two world wars, topped by a non-descript, three-and-a-half foot white Latin-style cross is... Read more
St. Hilary of Arles, 5th century bishop, honored on May 5
On May 5, Catholics celebrate Saint Hilary of Arles, a fifth-century bishop who gave up wealth and privilege in favor... Read more
Congressmen urge Supreme Court to review anti-prostitution pledge
Twenty-four members of the U.S. House of Representatives called for the Supreme Court to hear a case on banning funds... Read more
Mass. bishop stands by college in Victoria Kennedy controversy
In response to a petition from supporters of Victoria Kennedy, Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass. reaffirmed his support... Read more
Sebelius says she sought religious 'balance,' but ignored key precedents
HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius says she was unaware of legal precedents confirming religious freedom, even as she sought a “balance”... Read more
Prison mates promote cause of heroic Korean War priest
The head of the cause for the beatification of an American priest who died in a Communist prison during the... Read more
HHS hire of Planned Parenthood spokesman reflects close relationship
Pro-life leaders see the Obama administration’s recent decision to hire a Planned Parenthood media specialist as an intentional move to... Read more
Rep. Ryan says budget uses Catholic principles to aid poor
Amid criticism that he is ignoring the needs of the poor, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) defended his proposed budget's approach... Read more
Author warns of anti-humanism's global effects
The author of a new book outlined the global dangers of “anti-humanism,” a theory which holds that people are fundamentally... Read more
Rabbi knocks atheist's misuse of evolutionary theory
An Orthodox rabbi criticized atheism masked as science, citing a prominent biologist who said scientists should undermine religion to advance... Read more
Bishops join call for US to ban landmine use
Representatives of more than 75 nongovernmental organizations have called on the United States to join a treaty banning the use... Read more
Proposed Kansas rule may force churches to host same-sex ceremonies
A proposed ordinance in Hutchinson, Kansas could force individuals and institutions – including Catholic churches – to host and participate... Read more
NY Times writer defends Church teachings in online series
New York Times writer Ross Douthat has defended Catholic theological and moral teachings, in a series of articles explaining how... Read more
Judge orders SNAP to turn over abuse records
A Missouri judge has ordered a group that works with victims of sexual abuse by clergy to turn over decades... Read more
Bishops urge Supreme Court to reject Arizona immigration law
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments on a controversial Arizona immigration law, the bishops' leader on migration issues criticized... Read more
Religious animosity behind Sudan church burning, analyst says
An expert on international religious freedom said religious hostility should be recognized as the motivation behind a recent Catholic church... Read more
Canadian media criticized for irresponsible 'exorcism' reporting
Canadian news outlets are sensationalizing an event that was not treated as demonic possession and did not prompt a search... Read more
Miami archbishop laments pressures against religious liberty
Efforts to restrict religious liberty break with American traditions and seek to “delegitimize” the Catholic Church’s participation in public debate,... Read more
Chuck Colson remembered for public Christian witness
The death of Charles W. “Chuck” Colson drew remembrances from many national and Christian leaders who praised the former political... Read more
Author says women's conference should return to authentic religious life
An expert on religious women in America believes that renewal within the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) will require... Read more
