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Catholic Answers’ lawsuit against IRS unlikely to succeed
The San Diego-based apologetics group Catholic Answers has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow it to sue the Internal... Read more
Lebanese patriarch urges vigilance to avoid 'Arab Winter'
The leader of Lebanon's Maronite Catholic Church says the world must not let the “Arab Spring” turn into a “winter”... Read more
Citing religious freedom concerns, bishops appoint Picarello to new post
As religious freedom becomes an issue for the Church in the U.S., the American conference of Catholic bishops has appointed... Read more
Texas, Missouri bishops make World Series wager
Bishops from the home dioceses of the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals have made a bet on the outcome... Read more
Blessed John Paul II Seminary dedicated in DC
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C. dedicated the new Blessed John Paul II Seminary at a Mass on Oct.... Read more
UN calls for release of Iranian pastor, reform of penal code
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran has spoken out against the death sentence given... Read more
New committee provides opportunities for faith formation
A new advisory committee has been formed to continue evangelization efforts throughout the Diocese of Providence, R.I. and strengthen the... Read more
Filipino community celebrates first native martyr
At the special liturgy celebrating the feast day of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, the first Filipino martyr, on Sept. 28, Bishop... Read more
On Bl. John Paul's first feast, sister begins spreading his charism
On Oct. 22, the first “John Paul II sister” will launch a year-long series of talks on the life, charism... Read more
Under scrutiny, Herman Cain clarifies pro-life position
In recent interviews with the media, Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain has defined where he stands on abortion, including in... Read more
Author keeps saints alive with insight, humor
Author Thomas Craughwell's latest two books speak to society's growing fascination with saints and relics—but with an engaging wit that... Read more
NY archbishop lauds reaction to Susan Sarandon's Nazi comment
Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York praised local news and anti-discrimination groups for chastising actress Susan Sarandon after she... Read more
Illinois bishop runs Kansas City Marathon
Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois ran the Kansas City Marathon on Saturday to help raise money and awareness... Read more
Former publisher clarifies Zenit's history, finances
Former Zenit publisher Fr. Thomas Williams has provided financial and historical details about the news agency in the wake of... Read more
Citing ‘global crisis,’ advocates urge Congress to fund religious freedom agency
Catholics and other advocates are urging Congress and the White House not to let partisan politics to put an end... Read more
Pope appoints Archbishop Viganò as new US nuncio
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, 70, was appointed today by Pope Benedict XVI to serve as his official representative to the... Read more
Pope gives North Dakota's capital new bishop
On Oct. 19, Pope Benedict appointed Msgr. David Kagan from the Rockford, Ill. diocese as the new Bishop of Bismarck,... Read more
Immaculate Heart sisters featured in basketball movie
The Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are featured in the upcoming movie “The Mighty Macs,” an inspirational true... Read more
US bishops urge Obama to defend religious minorities in Egypt
Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, is pressing the Obama administration... Read more
Quotes without God on MLK memorial spark controversy
A new memorial to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Washington, D.C. is drawing the attention of those who say... Read more
