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Momentum builds around national March for Marriage
Plans for a national March for Marriage in downtown Washington, D.C., are generating excitement and enthusiastic support, according to organizers... Read more
Post-abortive woman finds healing, offers hope for unplanned pregnancies
The year was 1969, three years before abortion became legal in America. Read more
Church recalls Our Lady of Lourdes apparitions on Feb. 11
On Feb. 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, recalling a series of 18... Read more
Trust in God's strength when you answer his call, Pope counsels
Pope Benedict XVI spoke about how Jesus calls his followers to believe in his power to overcome their sins so... Read more
Fighting for his faith
Ask “Baby” Joe Mesi how such a devout Catholic could step into a boxing ring to punch another guy for... Read more
Pope wants to form youth in Catholic identity, scholar reflects
A professor at Wyoming Catholic College reflected on Pope Benedict's recent address to the Pontifical Council for Culture, saying it... Read more
With New Year coming, archbishop sees vitality in Chinese Church
Archbishop Savio Hon Tai Fai is preparing to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Rome, and as he takes stock... Read more
Gov. Jindal rejects request to halt Ash Wednesday execution
Gov. Bobby Jindal has rejected the Louisiana Catholic bishops' request to halt the scheduled Ash Wednesday execution of a convicted... Read more
Bishops push for immigration reform without same-sex recognition
The U.S. bishops joined with a broad array of Christian leaders to stress the need for immigration reform, while reportedly... Read more
Police disarm explosive device found in Madrid cathedral
Police officers in Madrid successfully disarmed an explosive device that was discovered in a confessional at the Cathedral of La... Read more
Argentinian archbishop stresses opposition to drug legalization
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Argentina, has reiterated the Church’s opposition to the legalization of... Read more
Vatican council examines problem of low emotional intelligence
The Pontifical Council for Culture spent its last session tackling the problem of emotional illiteracy among younger generations and discovering... Read more
Knights of Columbus celebrate history of breaking down racial barriers
During Black History Month, the Knights of Columbus are noting the Catholic organization's “forward-thinking” attitudes towards racial equality long before... Read more
Archbishop Müller: US ordinariate brings gifts to the Church
The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office called on Anglican communities that have entered the U.S. Catholic Church to have... Read more
Report finds Chinese persecution of Christians rising
A new analysis by ChinaAid found that persecution of Christians by the Chinese government increased in 2012, and focused on... Read more
FRC shooter's plea renews criticism of 'hate group' label
Following the guilty plea of the man who shot a security guard at the Family Research Council last summer, pro-family... Read more
French marriage advocates rally support amid debate
A coalition of marriage supporters are rallying support for the institution, organizing conferences, marches, and petitions, as France's parliament continues... Read more
Bishops call new mandate proposal insufficient
The U.S. bishops said that the Obama administration’s suggested revisions to the federal contraception mandate fail to address the major... Read more
Doctor says Cardinal Meisner's contraception statement was manipulated
News stories declaring that Cardinal Meisner will allow the “morning-after” pill for rape victims were the result of his words... Read more
Vatican official rejects claims that he endorsed same-sex unions
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, denounced media assertions that his recent comments show Vatican... Read more
