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The 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.

Democratic convention emphasizes economy, contraception mandate

Sep 7, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Providing economic security for the middle class and access to free contraception as a key part of women’s health care... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan gives the closing prayer at the 2012 DNC Democratic National Convention.

Cardinal Dolan prays for life, religious liberty at DNC

Sep 7, 2012

Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s final benediction at the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night called for blessings on the delegates, asked... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Don't squander your faith, Pope urges young Churches

Sep 7, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI says that the most newly evangelized parts of the world now have to pass on the gift... Read more

Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk.

Iraqi archbishop: make Christian survival focus of papal meeting

Sep 7, 2012

Iraqi Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk has asked the Catholic patriarchs and bishops of the Middle East to speak with... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square, April 18, 2012.

Pope calls on lay Africans to evangelize their continent

Sep 7, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI has called upon lay Catholics to evangelize Africa, the “continent of hope.”  Read more

Former Congresswoman Kathy Dahlkemper speaks Sept. 5, 2012 at the Democractic National Convention's faith council gathering.

'Whole life' Catholic Democrat argues Obama is pro-life

Sep 6, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A former congresswoman known for being a prominent pro-life Democrat has advised fellow party members to tell Catholics that President... Read more

Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

Despite guilty verdict, Bishop Finn 'grateful' for end of trial

Sep 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

A Kansas judge has convicted Bishop Robert W. Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph on one misdemeanor count of failure to... Read more

Jesuit Father Paolo Dall'Oglio speaks with CNA in Rome.

Exiled Jesuit priest still hopeful for Syria's future

Sep 6, 2012

The Italian Jesuit who was exiled from Syria after criticizing President Bashar al-Assad says he is still hopeful for the... Read more

CNA

Peruvian cardinal praises Mother Teresa’s total surrender on anniversary

Sep 6, 2012

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

Sep 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Relief Services has announced revisions to an HIV prevention document because of its “inappropriate information” about condoms and their... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration.

Charlotte diocese holds prayer vigil, adoration during DNC

Sep 6, 2012

By Kevin J. Jones

The Diocese of Charlotte is holding a Vigil for Liberty with Eucharistic adoration at St. Patrick Cathedral just a mile... Read more

Storm damage from Hurricane Isaac in Mobile, Ala.

Catholics responding to challenges of Isaac cleanup

Sep 6, 2012

As Gulf Coast residents continue the recovery process following Hurricane Isaac, Catholic groups throughout the South have begun organizing disaster... Read more

Sara Hutchinson of Catholics for Choice and Rev. Harry Knox listen to Bishop Tonyia Rawls of the Freedom Center for Social Justice at a Sept. 5, 2012 press conference.

Catholics for Choice argues religious freedom only applies to private actions

Sep 5, 2012

A dissenting Catholic group believes that the First Amendment protection of religious freedom applies to personal decisions but does not... Read more

Lisa P. Jackson, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, speaks Sept. 5, 2012 at the DNC's faith council.

EPA efforts highlighted at Democrats' faith council meeting

Sep 5, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Concern for the environment and a desire to care for one's neighbor through the federal government were among the ways... Read more

Vandals sprayed blasphemous graffiti on the walls and set fire to the door of the Abbey of Latroun.

Vandals hit Catholic monastery in Holy Land with fire and graffiti

Sep 5, 2012

Vandals set fire to the door of the Latroun Monastery near Jerusalem on the morning of Sept. 4 and spray... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI in Paul VI Audience Hall.

Pope reflects on prayer in Book of the Apocalypse

Sep 5, 2012

Pope Benedict XVI says the final book of the Bible, which he referred to as the Book of the Apocalypse,... Read more

Fr. Isaac Vondoame stands inside the Vatican Museums during an interview with CNA.

Vatican Museums visitors happy priests are present

Sep 5, 2012

A month-long pilot project to make priests available within the Vatican Museums to offer spiritual counseling to visitors is being... Read more

CNA

Imam allegedly faked evidence in Pakistan blasphemy case

Sep 5, 2012

Several witnesses have charged that a Muslim cleric fabricated evidence against a Down syndrome Christian girl accused of violating Pakistan’s... Read more

CNA

Democratic platform includes free abortions, official 'gay marriage' support

Sep 5, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

For the first time in American history, a major U.S. political party has incorporated support for a redefinition of marriage... Read more

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez blesses the new chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Gaudalupe.

Los Angeles cathedral’s newest chapel houses Guadalupe relic

Sep 4, 2012

Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles has dedicated a new permanent chapel inside the Cathedral of Our Lady of... Read more