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Catholics should take pro-life action, Bishop Conley urges
Catholics must share their pro-life convictions and be serious about helping those who are considering abortion, Bishop James D. Conley... Read more
Congressmen support FDA protocol for abortion pill
Nearly 20 members of Congress voiced their support for an Ohio law regulating the use of the abortion drug RU-486... Read more
Colorado bill a ‘stepping stone’ to same-sex marriage, Catholic conference says
Colorado’s proposed civil unions bill is “just a stepping stone to the legalization of same-sex marriage,” the head of the... Read more
Candidates defend religious freedom, marriage in South Carolina
Republican presidential candidates promised to uphold values such as religious liberty and traditional marriage at events in South Carolina, where... Read more
Washington bishops say push for gay 'marriage' undermines family
Proposed gay “marriage” legislation in Washington state would add to “the forces already undermining family life today,” the state’s Catholic... Read more
Over 150 conservative leaders decide to back Santorum
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum won the support of more than 150 leaders and representatives of conservative and Christian groups... Read more
Former Vatican ambassador defends Romney’s change on abortion
Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican, is featured in a new video supporting Republican presidential candidate Mitt... Read more
Christian's viral anti-religion video misses mark
A new popular video of a poem from a Christian who says he “hates religion” but loves Jesus is wrong... Read more
Calif. bishops back pro-life and death penalty initiatives
A proposed California ballot initiative to require parental notification for abortions and another initiative to end the death penalty both... Read more
Catholic pilgrims from Miami archdiocese to join Pope in Cuba
The Archdiocese of Miami is organizing a pilgrimage to Cuba for the visit of Pope Benedict XVI, Archbishop Thomas Wenski... Read more
Hosanna-Tabor ruling could impact future religious liberty cases
The U.S. Supreme Court’s move defending religious groups' right to determine their leaders could significantly affect future cases dealing with... Read more
Maryland bishops call for legislation to ease poverty
The bishops of Maryland urged Catholics in the state to contact elected officials and ask them to consider the needs... Read more
Philadelphia archbishop recognizes school closing grief, urges charity
The announcement that dozens Philadelphia Catholic schools might close has caused “confusion, anger and grief,” Archbishop Charles J. Chaput acknowledged... Read more
Leaders warn that same-sex ‘marriage’ threatens religious liberty
Several dozen religious leaders joined together against redefining marriage in America, warning that such a move would have “far-reaching consequences”... Read more
Philadelphia Catholic schools can appeal closings
Philadelphia Catholic schools will have a chance to appeal recently-announced closing and merging decisions, the archdiocese said on Jan. 10. Read more
New Vikings stadium could be ‘disastrous’ for Catholic basilica
Two proposed new stadium sites for the Minnesota Vikings professional football team, especially one only 300 feet from the Catholic... Read more
GOP candidates look ahead to South Carolina
The Republican presidential candidates urged fidelity to America’s founding principles as they spoke at the New Hampshire primary and turned... Read more
Huntsman finishes third in New Hampshire amid unclear views
Republican presidential candidate Jon Huntsman finished third in the New Hampshire primary amid unanswered questions on his commitment to defending... Read more
