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Homeless Alaskans help run Catholic shelter in effort to leave it
Last October, DeVika Rhodes boarded a plane in Philadelphia with only a few dollars in her pocket, hoping for a... Read more
NYC billboard about abortion’s dangers for blacks removed after threats, criticism
A New York City billboard which charged that abortion makes a mother’s womb the most dangerous place for American blacks... Read more
Defunding threat finds Planned Parenthood at vulnerable point in its contentious history
Planned Parenthood is now at a point of “significant vulnerability” because of a shift against abortion and government spending, one... Read more
Woman who sought priesthood renounces 'alleged ordination'
A former advocate of women's ordination, who attempted to be ordained as a deacon, has renounced her attempt to join... Read more
Catholic mothers debate breastfeeding and government involvement
Although they agree on the numerous benefits of breastfeeding, prominent Catholic experts on motherhood are at odds over government attempts... Read more
Obama decision on marriage law raises questions of religious liberty, future of marriage
The Obama administration’s decision not to defend a key federal marriage law raises worrying questions about the religious freedom of... Read more
New phase begins in canonization cause of first African-American priest
The Archdiocese of Chicago has begun a new phase of the investigation that could ultimately canonize Fr. Augustus Tolton. As... Read more
Dr. Bernard Nathanson remembered for his profound pro-life conversion
After the recent death of abortionist turned pro-life advocate Dr. Bernard Nathanson, his close friend Fr. C. John McCloskey said... Read more
Pastor of Catholic couple killed by Somali pirates praises their faith
A sailing Catholic couple killed by Somali pirates during their global cruise to distribute Bibles was a “wonderful part” of... Read more
Billboard in Manhattan describes abortion as ‘number one killer’ of blacks
A new billboard campaign has responded to the high abortion rate among black women in New York City by declaring... Read more
Live Action president responds to controversy over group's tactics
Lila Rose, president of the pro-life activist group Live Action, has issued a new statement responding to ethical concerns from... Read more
Bishop of Green Bay ends moratorium on CCHD collection
Bishop David Ricken of Green Bay has announced the end of a moratorium on local collections for the Catholic Campaign... Read more
UC Davis withdraws religious discrimination description after Christian group protests
After protests from a student group, the University of California at Davis has withdrawn a school policy that implied Christians... Read more
US bishops oppose repeal of medical conscience protections
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' has condemned the withdrawal of federal protections for medical workers who oppose certain treatments... Read more
Pro-life cause sees advances in Congressional debate on abortion
Key pro-life measures advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives this week. One committee approved a bill that would ensure... Read more
Filipino sisters seek to rescue women from sex trade
Imagine a nun going undercover, walking the streets at night rescuing women and children caught in the world of human... Read more
Poll shows Maryland voters support traditional marriage as legislative action nears
A new poll shows that most Maryland voters believe that marriage should only be between a man and a woman,... Read more
Saint Polycarp, early bishop and martyr, remembered Feb. 23
On Feb. 23, the Catholic Church will remember the life and martyrdom of St. Polycarp, a disciple of the apostle... Read more
Dominican Sisters of Mary expanding to California
One of the fastest growing orders of women religious in the United States is expanding to California where the Dominican... Read more
Wisconsin Catholic bishops urge protection of workers' rights as protests surge
Amid unprecedented protests in the state of Wisconsin over Republican Gov. Scott Walker's proposal to sharply limit bargaining rights for... Read more
