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Dietrich von Hildebrand group announces summer seminars
The Hildebrand Project will introduce students and scholars to the insights and contributions of philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand in its... Read more
Researcher finds proof of widespread Jewish support for Pope Pius XII
An expert on Pope Pius XII says new discoveries show that the Jewish community strongly supported the pontiff for his... Read more
Heroic News helping pro-lifers take culture's pulse
The pro-life advocacy group Heroic Media has launched an online site featuring breaking news on life issues such as abortion,... Read more
Ohio bishop endorses anti-cancer alternatives to Komen Foundation fundraising
“Misgivings” about the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s association with Planned Parenthood and its “openness” to embryonic stem cell research were... Read more
Illinois judge blocks state's attempt to end Catholic Charities foster care
An Illinois judge's July 12 order will allow Catholic Charities to continue its foster care work in three dioceses, despite... Read more
Bishop Lennon's leadership of Cleveland diocese being reviewed
Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland has asked the Vatican to investigate his decision to shut down dozens of churches... Read more
NY state senator gets heat for 'taking the Catholic out' of his marriage vote
New York state Senator Mark Grisanti ran as a Catholic Republican opponent of same-sex “marriage” in 2010. In June 2011,... Read more
Illinois Catholic Charities will fight exclusion from foster care
Catholic Charities of Illinois plans to challenge the Department of Children and Family Services' unexpected decision to end its foster... Read more
Beloved Detroit crucifix saved from fire finds new parish home
A 100 year-old crucifix pulled from a devastating Detroit parish fire in the 1960s is being restored and sent to... Read more
Speakers’ stories reveal that faith grows against all odds
A former Protestant pastor who felt haunted by the hidden God in the presence of the Eucharist. A tiny Iraqi... Read more
‘Virtual pilgrimage’ to World Youth Day uses Facebook
The U.S. bishops have launched a Facebook app and a website to serve as a “virtual pilgrimage” to World Youth... Read more
Catholic leaders urge Congress to reduce spending wisely
Governmental budget cuts should not interfere with aid to the world’s poorest people, the U.S. bishops and Catholic Relief Services... Read more
Messaging monk brings joy through Facebook
With his long monk’s robe and well-worn sandals, Brother John Mary Ignatius doesn’t look like the mastermind behind a popular... Read more
Fr. Corapi responds to some of his order's charges
On July 7, Fr. John Corapi denied he is guilty of some of the charges leveled against him by his... Read more
Bishop Aquila urges sacrament of confirmation before First Eucharist
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of Fargo in a recent lecture examined the sacrament of confirmation and explained his reasons for... Read more
After New York’s marriage vote, Archbishop Dolan warns of further redefinition
After marriage was redefined to include same-sex couples in New York, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan is warning that this step... Read more
Southern California diocese considers buying Crystal Cathedral
The Diocese of Orange says it is potentially interested in buying a 3,000-seat glass church in Southern California that faces... Read more
US bishops dedicate $2.1 million to Latin American pastoral work
The U.S. bishops’ subcommittee on the Church in Latin America has approved over $2.1 million in grants for 86 projects... Read more
Texas’ Bishop Corrada to head Puerto Rico diocese
Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Bishop Alvaro Corrada del Rio of Tyler, Texas as bishop of the Diocese of Mayaguez... Read more
Fr. Emil Kapaun beatification cause heads to Rome
U.S. Army chaplain Fr. Emil Kapaun’s cause for beatification is headed to Rome, an event the Diocese of Wichita celebrated... Read more
