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Members of US women religious visitation team share thoughts at final workshop
Vowed religious who assisted in the apostolic visitation of U.S. women religious congregations met for a concluding workshop March 4-6.... Read more
Philadelphia cardinal places 21 priests on leave following abuse allegations
Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has placed 21 priests in the archdiocese on administrative leave, following investigations into a grand... Read more
Abolishing death penalty in Illinois would help build culture of life, say US bishops
The U.S. bishops are urging Illinois Governor Pat Quinn to sign an anti-death penalty law after weeks of indecision on... Read more
Catholic League reflects on efforts to defend faith in 2010
The Catholic League has released a summary of its efforts to defend the rights and reputation of the Catholic Church... Read more
Fidelity of new pastoral ministry program at University of Dallas questioned (Updated)
Hundreds of students at the University of Dallas are questioning the idea of courses for a new degree in pastoral... Read more
Catholic police officer remembered for living out faith
All coaches have teams and players that they’ll never forget—no matter how many years pass. Read more
Bl. Junipero Serra sainthood cause just one miracle away
It’s going to take a miracle for Blessed Father Junipero Serra, founder of the California missions, to become a saint. Read more
After appeal by faith leaders, House Speaker agrees to defend Marriage Act
Speaker of the House John Boehner agreed March 4 to legally defend the Defense of Marriage Act, after the Obama... Read more
Ann Arbor Dominicans withdraw plans to purchase JP II Cultural Center
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist announced March 3 that they are no longer planning to purchase... Read more
South Dakota passes bill requiring 72 hour wait for abortions
South Dakota's Senate voted on March 2 to pass legislation requiring women to wait 72 hours and be provided counseling... Read more
Workplace should accommodate mothers, Vatican observer tells UN
At the U.N.'s annual meeting on the global status of women, a Vatican observer stressed that the modern workplace should... Read more
Proposed federal budget cuts could have 'drastic' impact on poor
As Congress considers potential federal budget cuts for the upcoming year, the nation's Catholic bishops warned again that the proposed... Read more
US judge allows Mexico abuse lawsuit to proceed against Archdiocese of Los Angeles
A federal judge has ruled that a Mexico City man can proceed with a U.S. clergy abuse lawsuit against the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput criticizes American inaction on religious freedom issues
American inaction and complacency towards promoting religious freedom keeps the United States from exporting one of its “greatest qualities” and... Read more
Letters of JPII devotees to be brought to his tomb during beatification
From now until April 27, members of the “JPII generation,” and others who were impacted by Venerable Pope John Paul... Read more
Archbishop Dolan questions motive behind removal of NYC pro-life ad
After the removal of a billboard in New York City which charged that abortion makes a mother’s womb the most... Read more
Cardinal Mahony retires, passes leadership in LA to Archbishop Gomez
With the retirement of Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, Archbishop Jose H. Gomez has taken over leadership of the Archdiocese of... Read more
Mission priest stresses 'love of neighbor'
One of the great commandments given by Jesus was “Love your neighbor.” Read more
American missionary St. Katharine Drexel to be celebrated on March 3
On March 3, the universal Church celebrates the feast of St. Katharine Drexel, a Philadelphia heiress who abandoned her family’s... Read more
Protests continue as Wisconsin lawmakers push budget proposal to Senate
As tens of thousands continue to protest in Wisconsin’s capitol city of Madison, Republican lawmaker have pushed controversial budget cuts... Read more
