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Denver Theology on Tap inspires controversy, venue change
The Archdiocese of Denver's Theology on Tap program was compelled to seek a new venue after a lecture on religious... Read more
Denver Catholic Charities stands with US bishops on contraception mandate
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver is supporting the U.S. bishops' stance against the Obama administration's “accommodation” of religious... Read more
National Marriage Week points to benefits of strong marriages
A series of events across the country during National Marriage Week from Feb. 7-14 seek to strengthen marriage in the... Read more
Poll finds most Catholic voters disapprove of president, support Romney
Most U.S. Catholic voters disapprove of President Barack Obama's job performance and support Mitt Romney, according to a February 2012... Read more
Religious leaders, academics rebuff Obama’s contraception policy change
Over 200 college presidents, academics, religious leaders and journalists have signed a letter that denounces President Obama’s “accommodation” to the... Read more
Catholic Charities cautious over contraception 'accommodation'
Catholic Charities USA issued a new statement voicing uncertainty over the Obama administration's “accommodation” for religious freedom within its contraception... Read more
Grammy viewers mock Nicki Minaj's 'exorcism' performance
Rapper Nicki Minaj drew ridicule from viewers of the 2012 Grammy Awards on Feb. 12, with a performance that parodied... Read more
Vatican's lawyer says abuse suit was withdrawn to avoid loss
The withdrawal of a sex abuse lawsuit against the Holy See which tarnished the reputation of Pope Benedict XVI and... Read more
Romney defends faith, family values at conservative summit
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reaffirmed his commitment to faith, life and marriage and vowed to uphold American values at... Read more
Minnesota moms create chastity program for pre-teens
Two moms, who are also sisters, wanted a better program to help their children understand human sexuality and the teachings... Read more
St. Claude la Colombiere, Sacred Heart devotee, remembered Feb. 15
On Feb. 15 the Catholic Church honors Saint Claude la Colombiere, the 17th century French Jesuit who authenticated and wrote... Read more
Priest's TV series aims to put passion in faith
Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P., says the latest season of his television show aims to help people examine their lives and... Read more
Catholic politicians who attack Church should remember God’s judgment
Politicians who consider themselves Catholic but collaborate in “the assault against their faith” should remember they will one day have... Read more
Archbishop Chaput blasts administration's 'insulting' mandate revision
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput rejected the Obama administration's attempt to revise its contraception mandate, saying the rule remained “insulting”... Read more
Interfaith leaders stand with Catholics against administration
Evangelical and Jewish leaders declared their solidarity with Catholics on Feb. 10, as the Obama administration sought to quell controversy... Read more
US bishops release new statement calling for HHS mandate removal
The U.S. bishops released a new statement rejecting President Barack Obama's attempted compromise over the Health and Human services contraception... Read more
Catholic Health Association may have had inside role in Obama 'accommodation'
In coming up with its new “accommodation” on a controversial birth control mandate for religious employers, the Obama administration apparently... Read more
US Bishops uncertain about Obama's new contraception policy
The U.S. bishops are hesitant to predict the effects of an ambiguous new policy announced by the Obama administration on... Read more
Priests for Life to file lawsuit against US government
Priests for Life announced Feb. 9 that it will file a lawsuit against the U.S. government in order to protect... Read more
