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Obama reaffirms support for HHS mandate, downplays controversy
President Barack Obama reaffirmed his support for mandatory contraception coverage in a Wednesday campaign stop in Denver, drawing criticism from... Read more
Missouri 'Right to Pray' amendment passes with large majority
A constitutional amendment protecting Missouri residents’ right to pray in public passed by large margins in the Aug. 8 election. Read more
Thousands of viewers respond to pro-life TV ad's offer of help
More than 2,400 viewers responded to an advertisement offering help to women in crisis pregnancies, which aired over 50 times... Read more
World of false messages needs the Gospel, Toronto cardinal says
Embracing a spirit of prayer and joy, Catholics are called to spread the truth of the Gospel in a world... Read more
Cardinal Dolan: strong marriages critical for healthy society
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York called for renewed efforts to build strong marriages, which he said serve as... Read more
Pope explains St. Dominic's nine ways of prayer
On the Feast of St. Dominic, Pope Benedict XVI praised the founder of the Order of Preachers as “a man... Read more
Spanish youth on pro-life walk report harassment from activists
Twelve young people taking part in a Crossroads pro-life walk in Spain say they have been harassed by abortion rights... Read more
Knights of Columbus add over 200 councils, break donation record
Throughout the past year, the Knights of Columbus has fulfilled its mission through a strong defense of religious liberty and... Read more
Archbishop Hart blasts Melbourne paper for highlighting sacrilegious liturgy
The Archbishop of Melbourne denounced a local newspaper for its story about a breakaway group of “Inclusive Catholics,” led by... Read more
Villa director reveals rich history behind Pope's summer home
Saverio Petrillo, director of the Pontifical Villas at Castel Gandolfo, knows that the villas and farm at Pope Benedict's summer... Read more
Catholic Latinos to examine 'threatening' political landscape
Over 100 Catholic Hispanic leaders will gather in Miami, Florida Aug. 24-26 to discuss how to defend faith, family and... Read more
Archbishop urges avoidance of politics as LCWR convenes
As the Leadership Conference of Women Religious gathers for its annual assembly, Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis, Mo.... Read more
Knights of Columbus called to be in front ranks of New Evangelization
As the world’s largest Catholic fraternal organization, the Knights of Columbus must play a prominent role in evangelizing the contemporary... Read more
Christian community in Nigeria rocked by new wave of attacks
Nigerian Christians are losing patience after an Aug. 6 attack on a church service in a central region of the... Read more
Cardinal urges newly ordained to not let priestly life become routine
Cardinal Juan Cipriani of Lima exhorted a group of five newly ordained priests not allow their ministries to become mundane,... Read more
Advocate says disabled have right to live, experience God's love
In response to societal discrimination against those with disabilities, a blind Spanish advocate says people with handicaps have the right... Read more
Two more Iranian pastors imprisoned for Christian faith
Two Christian pastors in Iran have been put in prison and are “facing grave danger” due to their faith, said... Read more
Pope's support for Knights shows religious freedom not partisan
Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore believes that Pope Benedict's praise for the Knights of Columbus' efforts to defend religious... Read more
French bishops ask faithful to pray for families and country Aug. 15
Leaders of the Catholic Church in France have asked all Catholic dioceses to unite in prayer for the country's future... Read more
Bishops protest advance of Philippines 'reproductive health' bill
A “reproductive health” bill that would mandate sex education in schools and subsidize contraceptives will be “tragic and catastrophic” for... Read more
