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Privacy, safety at stake with proposed rule on homeless shelters
According to proposed federal rules, homeless shelters partnering with the government might soon have to compromise the privacy and safety... Read more
This three-time Olympian wishes she could dine with Mother Angelica
When the New York Times interviewed retired Olympian Dominique Dawes, she was asked a peculiar question: if you could have... Read more
It's World Humanitarian Day. Here's 5 things you should know.
Friday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day, as designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2008. The day “honors... Read more
In Arab Christian's murder, some see deadly American cultural tensions
Khalid Jabara, a Lebanese-American Christian man, was killed in Tulsa, Okla. last week. His alleged assailant was a man who... Read more
After decline in sales, Target tests out bathroom compromise
Amid continuing dispute over its transgender bathroom policy, the retail giant Target has denied that the controversy is linked to... Read more
What's it like to be a persecuted Christian? This exhibit shows you
A teddy bear, a diploma, a menu – items owned, achieved and touched by Christians who were brutally killed in... Read more
Cardinal Marx faces accusations over handling of alleged abuse case
Accusations have been raised in a number of German media that Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising failed to... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Assisi again for interreligious summit
In September Pope Francis will make his second visit to Assisi in just two months for an interreligious summit for... Read more
Suicide of bullied student raises questions for Catholic school
The suicide of a seventh grade Catholic school student prompted outpourings of grief and prayers, amid disputed claims from his... Read more
Benedict XVI's students to discuss spiritual crisis in Europe at annual meeting
The annual meeting of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's former students will discuss Europe's spiritual crisis during their gathering later this... Read more
Soldiers from six nations join Marian peace pilgrimage in Poland
Representatives from the United States military joined troops from five other countries in a walk for peace in Poland last... Read more
Challenge to Maryland Ten Commandments statue dropped
A monument of the Ten Commandments outside a Maryland courthouse is safe, after a lawsuit against it was dropped this... Read more
Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday
Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more
It's official: Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin is a national shrine
In 1859, a young Belgian woman saw a bright vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary appear between two trees in... Read more
Number of German priest ordinations plummets to new low
Never before have so few Catholic priests been ordained in the Church in Germany: a total of 58 men joined... Read more
Head Knight of Columbus takes on idea of 'pro-choice but personally opposed'
Since it was first used by Mario Cuomo in 1984, many Catholic politicians have taken up the argument that they... Read more
For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries
Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more
The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping
As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more
Critics find a lot to doubt about Hillary Clinton's pro-religious freedom claims
Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has claimed to be a defender of religious freedom. But does it match the facts? Read more
Olympic runner who helped fallen competitor finds inspiration in God
An Olympic runner whose sportsmanship drew headlines this week says that her faith in God helps her to find joy... Read more
