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HHS director accuses Republicans of demeaning 'women's health'
Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius accused Republicans of stifling women's health by opposing Planned Parenthood funding as well... Read more
Supreme Court asks: could discrimination claim force female priests?
A Lutheran teacher's lawsuit led to a provocative question being asked in the Supreme Court on Oct. 5: could government... Read more
Foster care fight ends Peoria Catholic Charities’ work with state
Catholic Charities of Peoria is withdrawing from Illinois state-funded social services because state laws and public policy have “increasingly clashed”... Read more
Vatican daily remembers Steve Jobs as 'visionary' of technology and art
The Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano remembered Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, as a “visionary who united technology and art.” Read more
Bishop Zurek announces private meeting with Fr. Pavone
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, Texas said today that his actions in the situation surrounding Father Frank Pavone are... Read more
Vatican cardinal warns priests not to let humanity overshadow God
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, recently addressed priests and seminarians in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Catholic League finds Madonna unacceptable for Super Bowl
Madonna's history of religious provocation makes her unsuitable for a possible halftime stint at Super Bowl XLVI, according to Catholic... Read more
Man targets Pittsburgh bishop with abuse allegation
A 45-year-old man’s accusation that Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik forcibly kissed him as a student has no factual basis and... Read more
Martin Sheen discusses new film about The Way of St. James
Actor Martin Sheen spoke in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 1 about his latest movie, which was filmed entirely along The... Read more
Archbishop Niederauer continues recovery from heart surgery
Archbishop George Niederauer is recovering “as expected” from emergency double bypass surgery. Read more
US Catholic bishops say 2007 voting document was misused
With the campaign for the 2012 presidential race gaining speed, the U.S. Catholic bishops are saying that their 2007 statement... Read more
Seattle archbishop emphasizes Christian service at DC Red Mass
Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle, Wash. explained at a Mass for public servants that Christ’s love is what “sets... Read more
Iranian pastor’s life still in jeopardy
Iranian Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani still faces imminent execution, though officials no longer say he is charged with apostasy. Read more
Report: Facebook, Google, Apple censor religious speech
Major internet media platforms and service providers have policies that hinder Christian evangelization and censor speech on controversial issues of... Read more
Fathers for Good launches Respect Life Month resources
The pro-family group Fathers for Good is announcing the launch of online resources for Catholics as the U.S. Church gears... Read more
Minnesota Catholic leaders say ‘gay marriage’ group is misleading
A self-described Catholic group advocating “marriage equality” in Minnesota is misleading Catholics and others about the nature of marriage and... Read more
Bishop O’Connell: Catholic schools need strong ‘identity and mission’
Catholic schools must maintain a strong Catholic identity and mission if they are to help young people understand how to... Read more
Young author says Catholic Church must engage in new media
Twenty-five-year-old author and Catholic convert Brandon Vogt has a message for the Church: utilize new media or fail to reach... Read more
Pontifical College Josephinum forming 'Renaissance Priests'
The word “renaissance,” as defined by Webster’s Third New International Dictionary, means “a return of youthful vigor, freshness, zest, or... Read more
Bishop Mansour: Maronite chapel is 'special gift' to universal Church
Bishop Gregory J. Mansour of the Eparchy of Saint Maron of Brooklyn, N.Y. recently described a new chapel dedicated to... Read more
