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Dawkins misses joy of those with Down syndrome, critics say
Advocates of those with Down syndrome have strongly criticized prominent atheist Richard Dawkins’ suggestions that it would be immoral not... Read more
Adjustment to HHS mandate met with initial disappointment
Religious groups have voiced concern over the latest set of suggested changes to the federal contraception mandate, while saying they... Read more
Papal envoy: Francis donated $1 million to Iraqi refugees
Pope Francis has given $1 million as a personal contribution to help Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq who... Read more
Obama administration announces new HHS mandate rules
The Department of Health and Human Services issued on Friday new rules regarding its contraception mandate, after the Supreme Court... Read more
Marquette professor recalls James Foley as 'bright light'
Executed journalist James Foley was fearless in his quest to advance justice in the world, and his courage inspired many... Read more
Ohio archdiocese urges 'ice bucket' funds for pro-life research center
Chances are you've viewed at least one video this week of someone dumping a bucket of ice water over their... Read more
Faith of Iraqi Christians called unbreakable, despite persecution
Iraqi Christians' faith is not diminished, even as they face exile from their homes and profound suffering, an official with... Read more
Knights partner with Catholic actor Gary Sinise to help veterans
Actor Gary Sinise's respect and admiration for military men and women goes far beyond his role as Lieutenant Dan in... Read more
Detroit mourns loss of retired cardinal Edmund Szoka
Cardinal Edmund Casimir Szoka, who had served as Archbishop of Detroit and president of the Vatican City State, died of... Read more
Okla. archbishop relieved at return of consecrated Host
Oklahoma City's archbishop voiced relief that satanists organizing a black mass in the city returned a stolen Host which was... Read more
Pope calls family of US journalist James Foley
Pope Francis has called the family of U.S. journalist James Foley, who was beheaded by ISIS militants earlier this week,... Read more
Next World Day of Peace to address slavery, Vatican announces
“Slaves no more, but brothers and sisters” is the title of the message Pope Francis will deliver for the 2015... Read more
Supreme Court halts marriage redefinition in Virginia
The U.S. Supreme Court put a hold on same-sex “marriage” licenses in Virginia on Wednesday after a federal appeals court... Read more
Prayer a stronghold in life, death of Catholic journalist James Foley
Prayer not only served as a source of strength for Catholic journalist James Foley – who was allegedly killed by... Read more
Archbishop notes troubling rise of youth unemployment
Calling for work that honors the dignity of the human person, Archbishop Thomas G. Wenksi of Miami echoed the words... Read more
Black mass organizers face lawsuit over stolen Host
Organizers of a satanic black mass slated to take place in Oklahoma City next month face a lawsuit on grounds... Read more
Memory, hope, witness are Korea trip’s import, Pope reflects
Pope Francis discussed his recent trip to South Korea in his General Audience address Wednesday, saying its significance is found... Read more
LCWR may not be open to reform, commentator worries
Actions by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious at its latest annual assembly suggest that it may be closed to... Read more
Franciscan friars in Pakistan celebrate 75 years of mission
The Franciscan friary in Pakistan's largest city, Karachi, celebrated its platinum jubilee earlier this month on the feast of Our... Read more
'The Giver' praised for themes on free will, sanctity of life
The new dystopian movie “The Giver” has drawn praise for its deep thematic content on the value of human life,... Read more
