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Supreme Court unanimously rejects government oversight of churches
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled on Jan. 11 to uphold the “ministerial exception” that allows religious organizations to hire... Read more
Bishop Conley warns against ‘dangerous’ Colorado civil unions bill
A Colorado proposal to recognize same-sex civil unions is a “dangerous and unjust” effort to redefine marriage warns Bishop James... Read more
Springfield Catholic Charities reorganizes to maintain public presence
Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Springfield, Ill. has announced a major reorganization in response to the state’s termination of... Read more
Publisher recounts how faith guided Santorums during son's death
Catholic publisher Al Napleton said he had “many wonderful experiences” working with Rick and Karen Santorum to publish a book... Read more
Researcher reveals Pius XII’s ‘remarkable’ aid for Jewish refugees
Pope Pius XII helped a group of 500 Jewish refugees escape death at the hands of the Nazis and made... Read more
High youth turnout expected at pro-life Mass in DC
Organizers of a youth rally and pro-life Mass in Washington, D.C. say a growing U.S. movement in defense of the... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayer after auxiliary bishop resigns in scandal
The scandal surrounding Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala is a “difficult moment” for the life of the archdiocese and... Read more
Vatican receives final report on US women religious
A three-year survey of women's religious life in the United States has concluded with the filing of a final report... Read more
Cardinal says gay 'KKK' comparison was misunderstood
Chicago's Cardinal Francis E. George says he compared gay activists to the anti-Catholic Ku Klux Klan out of “fear for... Read more
Five former Vatican ambassadors endorse Romney
Five former U.S. ambassadors to the Holy See have announced their “wholehearted support” for Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, whom... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls for renewed zeal to address local challenges
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia encouraged the people of his archdiocese to allow their hearts to burn with love... Read more
Church honors French-Canadian foundress St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Jan. 12
On Jan. 12, Roman Catholics remember Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, who not only founded a religious congregation, but was also instrumental... Read more
Irish Catholic group insists cartoonist not worthy of NJ honors
An Irish-American Catholic fraternal group has repeated its objections to 19th-century cartoonist Thomas Nast’s nomination to the New Jersey Hall... Read more
Mother's never-ending hope paves way for son's recovery
The story of Baby Andrew is a special one. It’s got newborns and nuns, doctors and dreams. It has prayer... Read more
Santorum defends mourning loss of newborn son
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said that only those who “don’t recognize the dignity of all human life” might think... Read more
Realism needed to save school system, Philadelphia archbishop says
Catholic schools must move forward with hope and realism, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput said as his education commission announced... Read more
CNA launches site redesign on Epiphany
On Jan. 6, the Feast of the Epiphany, Catholic News Agency launched a redesign of its site to provide improve... Read more
Paralyzed priest’s ‘miraculous’ cure could lead to canonization
A priest who was severely paralyzed from a neck injury believes he was healed through the intercession of 19th century... Read more
New study to examine low rate of Latino vocations in U.S.
The U.S. bishops commissioned a study of Catholic youth in America to determine traits that may be causing Hispanics to... Read more
Jews and Evangelicals stand with Church against contraception mandate
Evangelical and Jewish leaders are supporting the Catholic Church's opposition to proposed federal rules requiring contraception and sterilization coverage in... Read more
