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Safe at last: Bhutanese refugees find new home in Charlotte
Hari Chamlagai will probably never forget what it was like when he arrived in Charlotte. "I came here on March... Read more
Military's gay wedding rule 'seems to ignore' federal law
The head of the U.S. Military Archdiocese says that a new set of rules, allowing chaplains to perform same-sex “marriages”... Read more
Bishops' new religious freedom chairman sees government playing God
Emerging threats to religious freedom have inspired the U.S. bishops to establish a new committee for its protection. Its chairman... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops blast HHS contraception rule as indefensible
The Catholic Bishops of Pennsylvania are speaking out against rules that could mandate contraception and sterilization in new health plans,... Read more
Notre Dame joins outcry against HHS contraception mandate
The University of Notre Dame added to the wave of criticism leveled at the proposed Health and Human Services mandate... Read more
New Orleans mourns loss of Archbishop Hannan
Retired Archbishop Philip M. Hannan of New Orleans died in the early morning hours of Sept. 29. The archbishop, age... Read more
Contraception mandate committee faulted for abortion ties, flawed science
The committee responsible for federal guidelines that could soon mandate insurance coverage of contraception is being criticized for its misuse... Read more
Vatican supports two-state solution in Israel-Palestine conflict
Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, the Vatican’s number two State Department official, called Sept. 27 for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli... Read more
US House begins investigation into Planned Parenthood
The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce has launched an investigation into the Planned Parenthood Federation of America and... Read more
As norms for communion change, bishop's role emphasized
The new General Instruction of the Roman Missal allows more freedom for bishops to determine norms for the distribution of... Read more
Court ruling on Ala. immigration law could protect religious ministry
A federal judge approved key parts of a new Alabama law targeting illegal immigrants, but also temporarily blocked some measures.... Read more
Fr. Pavone asks supporters to be respectful and prayerful
Following demonstrations of support, Priests for Life founder Father Frank Pavone has asked his supporters to be thoughtful, respectful and... Read more
Comment period on contraception mandate ends Sept. 30
The opportunity is coming to a close for Catholics and others to voice their opposition to religious freedom violations in... Read more
Catholics obligated to defend right to life, emphasizes cardinal
Respect Life Month is a time for prayer, reflection and action to advance the right to life and to resist... Read more
Illinois Catholic Charities' foster care faces shutdown
Illinois Catholic Charities' foster care services may eventually cease to exist after a local judge refused to change his ruling... Read more
Observers see gay agenda threatening religious freedom
Legalizing “gay marriage” is having major repercussions for religious freedom, according to observers of the latest developments. Read more
Ensure Catholic schools’ mission can continue, Archbishop Gomez urges
Catholic schools make a “major contribution” to the Los Angeles region’s social fabric and to the common good of the... Read more
Catholics fight contraception mandate as deadline looms
Catholics across the U.S. are mobilizing against a proposed Health and Human Services mandate that requires health insurance to cover... Read more
New alliance supports those threatened for defending marriage
The National Organization for Marriage announced Sept. 23 that it is launching the Marriage Anti-Defamation Alliance, a new project to... Read more
Researcher sees threat of ‘global aging’ in latest data
The phenomenon of “global aging” poses serious problems for the world if nothing is done to promote and protect strong... Read more
