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Scottish adoption agency celebrates despite closure threat
Friends of the St. Margaret’s Children and Family Care Society gathered at Glasgow’s cathedral on June 9 to commemorate its... Read more
Opponents charge Calif. abuse bill targets Catholic schools
Critics say a proposed Calif. bill lifting the statute of limitations on some child sex abuse lawsuits threatens the Catholic... Read more
Bishop laments student's nude protest as intolerant
Bishop David A. Zubik of Pittsburgh voiced dismay over the lack of respect shown to religious beliefs when a local... Read more
IRS scandals raise doubts over HHS mandate judgment
The targeting of conservative, pro-life and religious non-profits by the Internal Revenue Service is drawing concern over the agency’s authority... Read more
Mexican cardinal: spread peace, not violence
Cardinal Norberto R. Carrera said the family should become the nucleus of a society that spreads concord and not hostility,... Read more
Critics decry decision to remove age limits for Plan B
Citing the health and wellbeing of young girls, critics slammed the Obama administration’s decision to allow children of any age... Read more
Pope calls for 'culture of encounter' towards disabled
Highlighting the spiritual gift of faith seen in Jesus’ healing of the blind, Pope Francis encouraged an ‘active participation’ of... Read more
Pope encourages Church rich in praise, not wealth
Pope Francis pointed out that Saint Peter did not have a bank account, as he warned against the dangers of... Read more
Rome visit deepens former NFL quarterback's faith
As he stood next to St. Peter’s Square, former NFL quarterback Rich Gannon reflected on how his family’s first visit... Read more
Migrants on Mexico's border face 'nightmares,' priest says
Harsh conditions and persecution confront migrants in Mexico, many of whom have been deported from the U.S., according to a... Read more
French priest suspended after Freemasonry revealed
Bishop Yves Boivineau of Annecy in southeastern France has barred a local priest from public ministry after he was exposed... Read more
Women's caucus to connect pro-life lawmakers nationwide
A new nationwide caucus is seeking to organize and recruit pro-life women to run for political office and pass legislation... Read more
Retired Brooklyn bishop dies from car accident
Bishop Joseph M. Sullivan, an auxiliary bishop emeritus of the Brooklyn diocese, died June 7 from injuries received in a... Read more
Cardinal Dolan praises immigration bill as step forward
Stressing that immigration reform is needed to “correct injustices,” Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan said that the proposed bill in the... Read more
Chile proposes financial incentives for childbearing
In an effort to reverse the country’s low birth rate, President Sebastian Pinera of Chile has announced a proposal to... Read more
Comfort of Holy Spirit, world don't mix, Pope states
Pope Francis said Christians cannot receive consolation from both the Holy Spirit and the spirit of the world if they... Read more
Pontifical Academy starts 'Friends for Life'
The Pontifical Academy for Life has started a group called “Friends for Life” to expand its network around the world. Read more
Jesuit writers get quick answer to papal audience request
Just one month after their request, Pope Francis has scheduled a private audience with the college of writers from La... Read more
New iPad story draws children into the life of Jesus
A Christian game developer has released an interactive storybook application to help make the message of the Gospel more accessible... Read more
Pope: God forgives sins that wound
Pope Francis on Sunday emphasized the mercy of God, declaring that God always forgives those who show him the “inner wounds”... Read more
