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Knights of Columbus bring annual convention to Colorado
Members of the Catholic fraternal organization the Knight of Columbus are headed to Denver, Colo. for the group’s 129th annual... Read more
Contraception mandate tramples religious freedom, US bishops say
The U.S. bishops spoke out on August 1 against federal rules requiring nearly all new health plans, including those of... Read more
Contraception mandate won't let most religious groups opt out
The Obama administration has announced a requirement that all new insurance plans must cover contraceptives and sterilization. However, the religious... Read more
Crystal Cathedral not for sale, announces church board
Despite the Diocese of Orange recently making a $50 million bid for the bankrupt Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, church board... Read more
Dawn Eden recalls Archbishop Sambi's love for the Jewish people
Author and Catholic convert from Judaism Dawn Eden remembers Archbishop Pietro Sambi as a pastoral leader with a “fatherly” heart,... Read more
World Youth Day pilgrims rev up for travels
The excitement was palpable as pilgrims gathered from across the diocese for a special Mass and World Youth Day informational... Read more
On trip to Haiti, volunteer teachers get an education
When Abby Peeters and Whitney Leming went to Haiti earlier this summer, they didn’t expect their experiences to teach them... Read more
Archbishop Sambi's funeral moved to Italy, stateside memorial Mass scheduled
U.S. bishops involved in planning memorial arrangements for papal nuncio Archbishop Pietro Sambi told CNA on July 29 that his... Read more
World Trade Center cross still consoles victims, priest says
The World Trade Center cross is still a “sign of comfort” to many people, says the Franciscan priest who describes... Read more
US Catholics mourn death of Archbishop Sambi
Catholics across the nation are grieving the loss of Vatican representative to the U.S. Archbishop Pietro Sambi, who died at... Read more
Youth coalition presents family-oriented message at UN summit
“Usually when that sort of thing is read there's booing or hissing. But it was all applause,” said Tyler Ament,... Read more
Catholic groups warn against cutting aid during East African drought
Representatives from Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. bishops' conference have warned against making drastic cuts in the area of... Read more
US bishops urge lawmakers to remember poor in budget debate
In the midst of increasingly fierce budget debates, the U.S. bishops are urging lawmakers to look beyond partisan bickering and... Read more
Pope's representative to the US dies after lung surgery
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Holy Father’s diplomatic representative to the U.S., died in the evening on Wednesday, July 27. The... Read more
US bishops offer prayers after tragic Norway attacks
The U.S. Catholic bishops have offered their prayers and “deepest condolences” to the people of Norway in the aftermath of... Read more
Fourth Catholic Charities agency joins lawsuit against Illinois
The Diocese of Belleville announced July 26 that it will join three other Illinois dioceses in a lawsuit against the... Read more
‘Encouraging’ survey shows Americans supportive of abortion restrictions
A new survey suggests that “large majorities” of Americans favor several types of abortion restrictions, including waiting periods, parental notification... Read more
US papal nuncio on ventilator after surgery complications
Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Pope’s diplomatic representative to the U.S., has been placed on a ventilator following “delicate lung surgery”... Read more
Eight US bishops chosen to teach at World Youth Day
The Pontifical Council for the Laity chose eight bishops from around the U.S. to host English-speaking catechesis sessions for the... Read more
Cardinal Burke: suffering does not rid life of purpose
At a Kansas City conference on end-of-life care, Cardinal Raymond Burke said that suffering does not cause a person to... Read more
