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Democrats reject move to acknowledge pro-life stance within party
A Democratic committee has rejected efforts to broaden the party's platform in order to acknowledge and welcome “differing positions” on... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: Obama invite is not an award or platform
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York defended his decision to invite President Barack Obama to a traditional fundraising dinner... Read more
Devotion to Mary profoundly biblical, Argentinean bishop says
Archbishop Jose Maria Arancedo of Santa Fe de la Vera Cruz, Argentina said devotion to the Virgin Mary has solid... Read more
Mary's assumption into heaven fosters hope on earth, Pope teaches
Having been taken into heaven both spiritually and bodily, the Virgin Mary helps believers to grow in “Christian hope” during... Read more
Beatification process for Bolivian Indian moves forward
Francisco Tito Yupanqui, a 16th century Indian from the Aymara Tribe famous for sculpting the statue of Our Lady of... Read more
Catholic-run business asks Obama to respect its faith
A spokesman for a Catholic family-owned business in Colorado is asking President Obama to respect his family’s faith after the... Read more
Network invitation to spend day with poor only applies to Romney
A Catholic social justice lobby that describes itself as “a progressive voice within the Catholic community” is asking Republican presidential... Read more
US bishops urge cooperative effort to renew economy
The U.S. bishops' point man on domestic justice issues has called for an economic renewal that places “working people and... Read more
LCWR meets archbishop, says way of life must not be compromised
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious has begun talks with the archbishop tasked with its reform, but says it will... Read more
Colombian diocese laments death of priest who was attacked
The Diocese of Cucuta in Colombia condemned the death of Father Pablo Emilio Sanchez Alabarracin, who died from the injuries... Read more
Pro-life community grieves death of Nellie Gray
Pro-life leaders across the country are mourning the death of Nellie Gray, the woman who founded the annual March for... Read more
Brazilian women's volleyball team celebrates gold with prayer
The Brazilian women's volleyball team, together with the entire coaching staff, knelt down together to pray an emotional “Our Father”... Read more
Newman biographer highlights cardinal's insights amid Anglican turmoil
A biographer of Blessed John Henry Newman says the noted 19th-century Catholic convert can offer guidance to Anglicans in the... Read more
Catholic vicariate moves from Kuwait to Bahrain
The Catholic Church’s Vicariate of Northern Arabia will move its headquarters from Kuwait to Bahrain, saying the country’s location is... Read more
Pro-life walk across America finishes with rally in DC
Over 40 young people who walked across the U.S. for pro-life service, advocacy and witness held a rally at the... Read more
Over 100 pro-life organizations to march in Spain
More than 100 organizations from Spain and around the world are set to participate in the International March for Life... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese to sell major properties
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced it will sell some of its large real estate holdings, including the archbishop’s residence,... Read more
Latino Catholic runner makes history at Olympic games
Forty-four years since the last victory by an American, Leonel “Leo” Manzano won an Olympic silver medal for the U.S.... Read more
Pope's butler will stand trial for alleged document leaks
Pope Benedict XVI's personal assistant Paolo Gabriele has been charged with theft amid suspicion that he leaked confidential papal documents... Read more
Teen's pillowcase project inspires many to action
Megan Ternus, a teenager leading a huge effort to provide handmade clothes to less fortunate children in Haiti, knows what... Read more
