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Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate
Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more
Cardinal Dolan prays for life, religious liberty at DNC
Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s final benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night called for blessings on the delegates, asked... Read more
Don't squander your faith, Pope urges young Churches
Pope Benedict XVI says that the most newly evangelized parts of the world now have to pass on the gift... Read more
Iraqi archbishop: make Christian survival focus of papal meeting
Iraqi Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk has asked the Catholic patriarchs and bishops of the Middle East to speak with... Read more
Pope calls on lay Africans to evangelize their continent
Pope Benedict XVI has called upon lay Catholics to evangelize Africa, the “continent of hope.” Read more
'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more
Despite guilty verdict, Bishop Finn 'grateful' for end of trial
A Kansas judge has convicted Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph on one misdemeanor count of failure to... Read more
Exiled Jesuit priest still hopeful for Syria's future
The Italian Jesuit who was exiled from Syria after criticizing President Bashar al-Assad says he is still hopeful for the... Read more
Peruvian cardinal praises Mother Teresa’s total surrender on anniversary
On the 15th anniversary of her death, Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Lima said he hopes that the total surrender... Read more
Catholic Relief Services responds to criticism over HIV document, employees
Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more
Charlotte diocese holds prayer vigil, adoration during DNC
The Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile... Read more
Catholics responding to challenges of Isaac cleanup
As Gulf Coast residents continue the recovery process following Hurricane Isaac, Catholic groups throughout the South have begun organizing disaster... Read more
Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions
A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more
EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting
Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more
Vandals hit Catholic monastery in Holy Land with fire and graffiti
Vandals set fire to the door of the Latroun Monastery near Jerusalem on the morning of Sept. 4 and spray... Read more
Pope reflects on prayer in Book of the Apocalypse
Pope Benedict XVI says the final book of the Bible, which he referred to as the Book of the Apocalypse,... Read more
Vatican Museums visitors happy priests are present
A month-long pilot project to make priests available within the Vatican Museums to offer spiritual counseling to visitors is being... Read more
Imam allegedly faked evidence in Pakistan blasphemy case
Several witnesses have charged that a Muslim cleric fabricated evidence against a Down syndrome Christian girl accused of violating Pakistan’s... Read more
Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support
For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more
Los Angeles cathedral’s newest chapel houses Guadalupe relic
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has dedicated a new permanent chapel inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more
