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Irish pro-lifers rally at defining moment in abortion law
A Jan. 19 pro-life vigil in Dublin aims to rally against the government's proposal to permit some abortions, warning that... Read more
Catholic journalist to run news at Cardinal Newman Society
The Cardinal Newman Society has named veteran journalist and author Tim Drake as its senior editor and director of news... Read more
Alabama Supreme Court recognizes unborn as 'children'
An Alabama Supreme Court decision recognizing the unborn as persons deserving of legal protections could have significant implications in ending... Read more
Over 1,000 English priests write letter defending marriage
More than one thousand priests signed a letter to a British daily urging local lawmakers “not to be afraid to... Read more
Bishops announce prayer, pilgrimage campaign for life
The U.S. bishops are inviting the faithful to participate in “Nine Days of Prayer, Penance and Pilgrimage” surrounding the 40th... Read more
Vatican official surprised by Italian bank's credit card halt
The Bank of Italy's decision to not accept credit cards from foreign banks anymore at the Vatican has stunned a... Read more
Fight against porn starts with the heart, new columnist writes
CNA's new columnist Matt McGuiness offers a different approach to the widespread problem of pornography through an “education of desire,”... Read more
Report shows children crucial to California's future
A new report has found “fresh impetus” for nurturing California children due to the combination of falling birthrates, retiring Baby... Read more
Facebook abortion ads prompt call for pro-life action
Facebook must be called on to refuse abortion ads that target U.K. women, says a pro-life leader who warns the... Read more
Stanford Law School launches religious liberty clinic
Beginning this term, students at Stanford Law School have the opportunity to gain knowledge and real-world experience by participating in... Read more
Mexico grateful for Church help in weapons surrender program
Mexico's federal district thanked the Archdiocese of Mexico City for its help in a weapons surrender program which took place... Read more
Hobby Lobby shifts insurance plan to delay mandate fines
Arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby has found a way to adjust its employee healthcare plan to delay potentially crippling... Read more
Protestors report 1 million in Paris march to defend marriage
Over one million people reportedly took to the streets in France on Jan. 13 in opposition to President Francois Hollande's... Read more
Planned Parenthood abortion numbers rise, other services fall
A Planned Parenthood report showing an increase in abortions and decrease in other health services is leading to questions over... Read more
Byzantine Catholics celebrate Christ’s baptism in Anchorage
Byzantine Catholics marched through the streets of Anchorage on Jan. 6 to Chester Creek near Valley of the Moon Park... Read more
Pope asks Christians to rediscover beauty of baptism
Pope Benedict XVI baptized children at the Vatican Sunday to mark the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, encouraging... Read more
St. Paul of Thebes, Church's first known hermit, honored Jan. 15
On Jan. 15, the Catholic Church remembers Saint Paul of Thebes, whose life of solitude and penance gave inspiration to... Read more
US called on to lead in Israel-Palestine peace efforts
Religious leaders from across the United States asked the Obama administration to make peace efforts between Israel and Palestine a... Read more
Graciela Beltran: 'Our faith is what keeps you strong'
“This is in gratitude to what has happened in our lives this year that is about to end,” said Mexican... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Campus ministry has eternal value
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia offered encouragement to campus ministers this week, assuring them their mission “matters eternally because... Read more
