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Tens of thousands to begin 40 Days for Life campaign on Wednesday
The 40 Days for Life autumn campaign will begin on Wednesday in 212 cities, starting efforts like prayer and fasting for... Read more
CNA introduces ‘In Good Company’ column
Focusing on the positive ideas, people and happenings in the world today, Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce a... Read more
Heavenly Heart Benedictine monastery opens in rural Texas
A new Benedictine monastery was inaugurated in rural Texas on Saturday to be a “special presence” for the Vietnamese community... Read more
Health care reform must recognize dignity of every person, Missouri bishop says
Health care reform must be based in the recognition of the basic dignity of every person, Bishop James V. Johnston... Read more
New study examines 34 million American adults with no religion
A new study of the 34 million American adults who do not identify with any particular religious group finds that... Read more
Cardinal George calls for respect for immigrants
Cardinal Francis George, speaking in his former diocese of Yakima, has criticized the United States’ immigration policy as unsustainable. Read more
Kansas priest named to Secretariat for Consecrated Life and Vocations
A Wichita priest has been named head of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Secretariat for Consecrated Life and Vocations. Read more
EWTN news program wins cable industry award
The cable industry magazine CableFAX has named "The World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo" as the recipient of its award... Read more
Elderly pro-lifer assaulted while protesting in Arizona
Pro-life activist Johnny Wallace, 69, was attacked on Friday by two women as he stood holding two signs in front... Read more
Second Worldwide Rosary for Unborn to take place in October
The second annual Worldwide Rosary for Unborn Babies is scheduled to take place from Friday Oct. 16 to Sunday Oct.... Read more
Couple say faith, commitment sustain 70-year marriage
It was at a barn dance near the small community of Munjor, Kansas in the middle of the Great Depression... Read more
Church prepares for St. Pio’s feast day
Known affectionately to the many who venerate him as Padre Pio, this humble Capuchin priest became one of the most... Read more
Florida high school officials’ prayer did not violate court order, judge rules
A judge ruled on Thursday that a rural Florida panhandle high school principal and athletic director did not violate a... Read more
Papal Nuncio opens school year at Benedictine College
Benedictine College is a gem among Catholic institutions of higher learning in the U.S. In its guide to "Choosing a... Read more
Following debate, two bishops affirm ‘strong support’ for Christopher West
Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg have issued a statement affirming their “strong support” for the “important... Read more
Young Chicago woman runs half marathon to enter convent
A young woman has completed a Chicago half-marathon in a fundraising campaign to help eliminate her personal debt so she... Read more
Pro-life group still ‘deeply concerned’ about abortion in health care bill after White House meeting
The pro-life group Americans United for Life Action says it is still “deeply concerned” about abortion funding in health care... Read more
Supreme Knight to deliver Project Rachel anniversary address
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson... Read more
Over 200 California schools have signed up for homosexual curriculum
A homosexual activist group is claiming that groups at dozens of high schools and middle schools in California, including at... Read more
Baucus health care bill would fund abortions, pro-life groups say
Some pro-life groups have reacted critically to the new health care legislation proposed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), warning that... Read more
