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Law professor says pro-life views must lead to cultural action
Americans who wish to be truly pro-life must be willing to examine the philosophical and cultural implications of these views,... Read more
Franciscan University president recalls students' joy as fondest memory
The greatest blessing for Franciscan University of Steubenville's president has been witnessing the enthusiasm of students, Father Terence Henry said... Read more
US called on to support two-state solution in Palestine
A group of 30 Christian, Muslim, and Jewish religious leaders signed a statement urging the Obama administration to work for... Read more
San Francisco pro-life rally draws 50,000, papal praise
An estimated 50,000 pro-life advocates rallied and marched against abortion in San Francisco for the Walk for Life West Coast... Read more
Pope examines society's acceptance of unstable relationships
As he spoke to the Church’s highest court, which often deals with issues related to marriage, Pope Benedict highlighted the... Read more
Iran's eight-year sentence for Christian pastor draws outcry
Christian pastor Saeed Abedini's sentence of eight years in prison by an Iranian judge for allegedly threatening local security with... Read more
Church in Brazil united with victims of nightclub fire
The bishops and Catholic faithful across Brazil are voicing solidarity with the families of the 233 young people who died... Read more
Vatican Rosary begins live broadcast
The Vatican is now broadcasting the Rosary live every weekday from St. Peter's Square. Read more
Pope stunned by Brazilian night club tragedy
Pope Benedict XVI is shocked at the deaths of 233 people at a Brazilian night club on Sunday and is... Read more
CRS: New anti-violence work in Latin America shows promise
New, interpersonal approaches to preventing drug violence in Mexico and gang violence in Central America show promise where harsher measures... Read more
Liturgy teaches us to hear God's voice, Pope reflects
Pope Benedict XVI told thousands gathered in St. Peter's square Jan. 27 that marking Sunday as a day of rest... Read more
Irish patroness St. Brigid of Kildare celebrated Feb. 1
On Feb. 1 Catholics in Ireland and elsewhere will honor Saint Brigid of Kildare, a monastic foundress who is –... Read more
Cardinal Burke heartened by US pro-life marches
Cardinal Raymond Burke says that the pro-life marches taking place across America this week “are a most important witness to... Read more
Vatican health official urges charity for leprosy sufferers
Anticipating the 60th World Leprosy Day, the head of the Vatican council for health care workers encouraged Christians to intensify... Read more
Rally against civil unions bill warns of 'great persecution'
Around 200 opponents of a Colorado civil unions bill rallied at the state capitol Jan. 25, warning that the legislation... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls pro-life movement to grow in faith
Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley of Boston encouraged pro-life pilgrims from across America to deepen their faith, explaining that a culture... Read more
Bishop: National Catholic Reporter undermines Church teaching
Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-Saint Joseph announced his discouragement that the National Catholic Reporter has failed to live up... Read more
March for Life participants offer joyful witness
Young participants at the 2013 March for Life voiced enthusiasm and hope as they stood up for the dignity of... Read more
Pope transfers responsibility for catechesis, seminaries
Pope Benedict has written two new directives modifying the departments in the Roman Curia which are responsible for catechesis and... Read more
Rio de Janeiro safe for visitors, World Youth Day official says
After meeting with the Vatican, an organizer for World Youth Day 2013 said that fear for safety should not keep... Read more
