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Administration drops Catholic humanitarian work that provoked ACLU
The Obama administration has cut funding for the U.S. bishops' campaign against human trafficking, which had been challenged by the... Read more
LA archbishop charts missionary course for Hispanic theology's future
Hispanic Catholic theology and ministry should work to recover the “sense of wonder and mystery” that the first missionaries to... Read more
Maryland Episcopal parish becomes Catholic, hopes for ordinariate
Mark W. Lewis, rector of a small, formerly Episcopal parish in Bladensburg, Maryland, says the Holy Spirit guided the community’s... Read more
NFL: Super Bowl halftime show will be ‘appropriate’
After rumors that the controversial pop singer Madonna was under consideration to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, the... Read more
Bishops’ note on voting a welcome clarification, Catholic Advocate says
The U.S. bishops’ new introductory note to their statement on Catholics’ voting responsibilities helps clarify distortions and affirms the importance... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops praise governor's school voucher plan
The Catholic bishops of Pennsylvania are applauding Gov. Tom Corbett for approving school vouchers within the state and increasing the... Read more
Diocese of Austin files suit against pregnancy center ordinance
The Catholic Diocese of Austin and three pregnancy resource centers have filed a lawsuit against the City of Austin charging... Read more
California Catholic leaders decry child STD vaccinations
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez joined the California Catholic Conference in criticizing a new law that allows 12-year-olds to... Read more
Cardinal Piacenza explains 'crisis' of Catholic priesthood
In an exclusive interview, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, addressed the “crisis” in the... Read more
Pennsylvania man’s miraculous healing will canonize Italian priest
A Pennsylvania man says his miraculous healing shows God's outreach to those who seem far from their faith. The healing... Read more
Presbyterian ordination of homosexual man could worsen global split
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ordained its first openly homosexual minister under a new policy allowing the practice. The action... Read more
Santorum 'Google bombing' shows dark side of LGBT movement
Media attacks on Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum show “just how twisted and vile the LGBT movement can be when... Read more
A 'reality-based' approach to children's stake in marriage dispute
As California's largest gay activist group Equality California launches its new “Breakthrough Conversation Project” to change public opinion on marriage,... Read more
Husband survives cancer long enough to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Fred Wacha was determined to enjoy his 50th wedding anniversary with family this summer, and he lived long enough while... Read more
Movie on importance of fatherhood wows at box office
A low-budget film on the crucial role of fathers debuted as the number one new movie during its opening weekend... Read more
Bishop Aquila predicts state attempts to silence Catholic Church
An American bishop has predicted that government authorities may one day attempt to silence the Catholic Church in the United... Read more
Initiative helps keep school open in El Salvador
The first thing one notices when entering Santa Luisa School is the massive, solid metal fencing and doors that shield... Read more
Embryonic cloning experiment blasted by ethicists, scientists
A recent experiment cloning human embryos for potential stem cell use did little to advance a medical breakthrough and violated... Read more
House leaders highlight importance of life, marriage at summit
Prominent members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about the importance of defending life, marriage and religious freedom at... Read more
Possible contraception link to HIV spread in Africa
Contraceptive use in Africa may increase the risk of acquiring HIV for both men and women, a new study says. Read more
