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Assault of pro-life advocate leads to arrest of alleged serial rapist
The arrest of a prominent Denver realtor who allegedly assaulted a senior citizen collecting signatures for a pro-life petition has lead... Read more
Spanish group calls for bolstering of disabled children's rights
On Universal Children's Day marked worldwide on Nov. 20, the organization Down Spain called for increased protection of the rights... Read more
Pope: Faith is reasonable, leads to joyful life
Pope Benedict XVI continued his series of teachings on faith by examining how it is “reasonable and not in conflict... Read more
French president to support 'gay marriage' conscience rights
French President Francois Hollande said that his proposal to legalize “gay marriage” in the country would include a conscience protections... Read more
In Ireland abortion case, pro-lifers warn against snap judgments
Following the death of a pregnant women in Ireland who was denied an abortion, pro-life voices are advising careful examination... Read more
Pope warns Gaza conflict could spread in Middle East
Pope Benedict XVI is warning violence could spread through the region, after Israel continued bombing Gaza and a suicide bomb... Read more
Kansas school upholds Catholic identity, fosters vocations
St. John's Catholic School in Beloit, Kan. is striving to revitalize Catholic culture by promoting openness to priestly and religious... Read more
New March for Life president plans increased youth appeal
After being named the president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, Jeanne F. Monahan says she plans... Read more
Catholic political activist looks at how much tone matters
Catholic political activist Deal Hudson says the results of the 2012 elections have caused him to reflect on the tensions... Read more
Hobby Lobby appealing refusal of HHS mandate injunction
The retailer Hobby Lobby will appeal a federal court’s refusal of its request for an injunction against a Health and... Read more
Benin's president thinks Pope is right about hope in Africa
Just one year after Pope Benedict XVI visited the African country of Benin, its president believes that it can live... Read more
Cuban Church urges continued aid for Hurricane Sandy victims
The Archdiocese of Santiago in Cuba is calling on the international community to continue helping the thousands of victims of... Read more
Court dismisses blasphemy case against Christian teen
The Islamabad High Court has dismissed all charges leveled against a disabled Christian girl accused of violating Pakistan’s blasphemy law. Read more
At Lincoln installation, Bishop Conley says holiness is success
As he was installed in the Diocese of Lincoln on Tuesday, Bishop James D. Conley stressed the need for bishops... Read more
Quarter million people in France march for marriage
Nearly 250,000 people across France took to the streets on Nov. 17 to voice their support for marriage against ongoing... Read more
Pope's book on childhood of Jesus has family focus
Pope Benedict's third and final book on Jesus' life has been launched, and this time he delves into Christ's childhood. Read more
Author says society's marriage discussion must remember children
Catholics seeking to build up a strong culture of marriage must focus on promoting a healthy understanding of it rather... Read more
Judge grants HHS mandate injunction to Bible publisher
A federal court has granted an injunction protecting Protestant Christian Bible publisher Tyndale House Publishers from the Department of Health... Read more
Family is the first seminary, says Archbishop Gomez
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said this week that Catholics need to encourage vocations to the priesthood especially... Read more
Vatican memo aims to boost priestly identity
In an effort to promote priestly identity, the Vatican Secretary of State has issued a letter asking clerics and religious... Read more
