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Portraitist seeks to capture essence of the popes
Since childhood, Cuban-American portraitist Sylvia Castellanos has been intrigued by the human face. That fascination and her love of drawing... Read more
Domestic workers' patroness St. Zita remembered April 27
On April 27 the Catholic Church honors Saint Zita, a 13th century Italian woman whose humble and patient service to... Read more
Baseball star organizes Catholic sports camp for youth
Retired pro baseball star Mike Sweeney has organized a Catholic baseball camp this summer in San Diego to help young... Read more
Louisiana moms sew 'Threads of Love' for preemies
Thirteen years ago Dolly Courville’s family received a packet of clothing and baby items for her tiny twin grandchildren who... Read more
Catholics praise Nebraska law helping pregnant immigrants
In a move surpassing anti-immigration sentiment, the Nebraska legislature overrode the governor’s veto of a bill that provides taxpayer-funded prenatal... Read more
Women's religious conference 'stunned' by Vatican reform announcement
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) says that it “was stunned” by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the... Read more
America needs religious awakening, Supreme Knight says
The leader of the Knights of Columbus called for strong Catholic witnesses to defend religious liberty before a gathering of... Read more
US bishops oppose budget cuts to poverty assistance
The U.S. bishops voiced concerns that proposed budget cuts for the 2013 fiscal year could adversely impact the most vulnerable... Read more
Lewd manger scene on 'The Daily Show' draws Catholic outrage
A lewd picture on “The Daily Show” that placed a Nativity scene manger ornament between a naked woman's spread legs... Read more
Vatican's UN observer says Americans must defend global religious liberty
American Catholics must defend authentic religious freedom around the world to prevent the threat of religious persecution at home, said... Read more
West Virginia bishop denies sexual abuse allegations
Bishop Michael J. Bransfield of Wheeling-Charelston, W.Va. denied allegations of sex abuse against him during April 18 court proceedings in... Read more
Supporters say Natural Family Planning celebrates sexuality, life
While debates over contraception dominate national headlines, promoters of Natural Family Planning aim to impart the depth of Church teaching... Read more
Creator of Bible-based Facebook game lauds internet evangelism
The internet and social media provide countless opportunities to reach people with God’s message, says the creative force behind the... Read more
Catholic group won't endorse Romney before VP pick
Presumed Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney’s choice for vice president is such a critical decision that Catholic Advocate has said... Read more
Vatican announces reform of US women's religious conference
The Vatican called for reform amid a doctrinal “crisis” within the U.S.'s Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), appointing Archbishop... Read more
National Day of Prayer opportunity for Americans to seek God
On May 3, Americans of all religious backgrounds will “gather together to pray and seek God” during the annual U.S.... Read more
César Chávez hailed as model for Catholics in public life
The late labor activist César Chávez offers Catholics a model for faithful and effective civic engagement, according to a professor... Read more
Cleveland bishop to reopen 12 closed parishes
Following a ruling from the Vatican, Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland has announced he will reopen 12 parishes closed... Read more
Sacrifice of Titanic's Catholic priests recalled on 100th anniversary
Three Catholic priests, including one hailed by Pope Saint Pius X as a martyr for the faith, were among the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput sees US trending against religious liberty
In an exclusive interview on his new eBook “A Heart on Fire,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput says the recent contraception... Read more
