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Despite lawsuit, Ohio archdiocese keeps teacher morality clause
Although the Archdiocese of Cincinnati has been ordered to pay $171,000 to a school teacher fired for undergoing artificial insemination,... Read more
Unknown dead buried with reverence at Catholic cemetery
At the Archdiocese of Denver's Mount Olivet Cemetery, no person is buried without prayers being said over them – even... Read more
US dioceses prepare for second Fortnight for Freedom
Dioceses across the country are preparing for the upcoming Fortnight for Freedom – now in its second year – by... Read more
Mass. bishop asks forgiveness after drunk driving charge dropped
Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass., has again apologized following an agreement with a Rhode Island court to dismiss... Read more
Archbishop Chaput prays for building collapse victims
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia offered his prayers to those affected by a building collapse on the morning of... Read more
Pope says lamenting suffering is form of prayer
Pope Francis said lamenting suffering is a form of prayer and is not a sin, during his daily morning Mass.... Read more
Pope stresses threats to human person on Environment Day
Pope Francis said that it is urgent to focus on people and not just on nature on World Environment Day. Read more
Parents of kidnapped journalist grateful for Pope's words
The parents of kidnapped American journalist Austin Tice have appealed again for his release, voicing gratitude for Pope Francis' words... Read more
Pope to Syrian Christians: you have 'great task' of remaining
Pope Francis vigorously appealed for peace in Syria and told the Christians there that they have “the great task” of... Read more
Jesuit priest appointed to lead US bishops' doctrinal office
Fr. Peter Ryan, a Jesuit priest known for his defense of Church teaching, is slated to step up in August... Read more
Advocate says fight to defend marriage in Illinois continues
An Illinois Catholic leader says that the state's failure to advance a “gay marriage” bill is a significant victory for... Read more
Professor says religion, private life are public concerns
In a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family,... Read more
Faithful in Thailand moved by Pope's words on Corpus Christi
In a spirit of jubilation and fervor, Catholics in Thailand celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with Eucharistic adoration and... Read more
Church to beatify father of seven who saved 100 lives
Odoardo Focherini will be beatified in the Italian city of Carpi on June 15 for his life of faith and... Read more
International bishops urge G8 leaders to remember the poor
Catholic bishops from across the world joined together to ask leaders of the G8 nations to consider the needs of... Read more
Pope: Christian speech is genuine, not self-serving
Instead of sugar-coated words and flattery, when Christians speak they should offer the truth with love, without seeking to serve... Read more
Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women
A network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound... Read more
Obey God to build peace, Pope tells John XXIII devotees
Imitate Blessed John XXIII by growing in obedience to God and self-mastery to achieve peace, Pope Francis urged as he... Read more
Catholic Relief Services honored on 70th anniversary
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Catholic Relief Services last week, the mayor of Baltimore declared an official “Catholic... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese announces 24 parishes to merge
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced the merger of 24 parishes into 10, saying the changes will “ultimately strengthen... Read more
