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Supreme Knight says Catholic social teaching transcends partisan gap
In a new column, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus says that Catholics can rise above political... Read more
International community rejects abortion language at UN conference
Countries worldwide joined together to prevent language supporting abortion and population control from being included in an international document produced... Read more
Supreme Knight urges Catholics to put faith first while voting
Catholic voters must demand respect for their moral convictions and the Church's freedom in 2012 and beyond, the head of... Read more
Philadelphia archdiocese apologizes after conviction in abuse case
In response to the jury decision in the trial of former Archdiocese of Philadelphia official Monsignor William J. Lynn, the... Read more
Mexico to host contemporary art exhibit on Our Lady of Charity
A contemporary art exhibit highlighting the relationship between the Cuban government and the Archdiocese of Mexico City will open on... Read more
Archbishop Lori kicks-off Fortnight for Freedom with call to action
Catholics must fight against forces seeking to remove the influence of religion from American culture, Archbishop William E. Lori of... Read more
Pope examines why Latin American Catholics join evangelical churches
Pope Benedict believes that Catholics who convert to evangelical Christianity often do so because they experience a lack of fervor,... Read more
Youngest bishop to attend Vatican II dies at 84
Archbishop Emeritus Alcides Mendoza Castro of Cusco, Peru, who at 34 was the youngest bishop to attend the Second Vatican... Read more
Catholic group launches 'virtual vigil' for religious freedom
A Catholic grassroots organization in the nation’s capital is organizing a virtual march for religious freedom to accompany the Fortnight... Read more
Scholars defend findings of difficulties among same-sex parented children
A group of social scientists has lamented the “sustained and sensational criticism” from news media about a study that showed... Read more
Legal experts say HHS dispute pits government against God
The HHS contraception mandate shows the federal government asserting its own authority as a “rival” to God, legal scholars warned,... Read more
Pope prays for Syria as worries of larger conflict loom
Pope Benedict XVI is praying that Syria ends its internal conflict, which he believes could have very serious consequences for... Read more
Emotional goodbye for young Italian mother who died for unborn child
Hundreds of Italians gathered at the Church of St. Francisca Romana in Rome on June 16 for the funeral Mass... Read more
Archbishop Gomez rejects 'capitulation' to HHS mandate
With the nationwide Fortnight for Freedom event beginning today, Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles said that any compromise... Read more
Vatican rolls out events, logo for Year of Faith
Many of the Vatican’s events for the forthcoming Year of Faith were announced today as organizers unveiled the official logo... Read more
Study shows parents experience greater levels of happiness
A study by a group of psychologists from the Universities of Riverside, Stanford and British Colombia shows that parents experience... Read more
Defense of Church requires revival of faith, Archbishop Chaput says
While defending their freedom in public life, Catholics must also renew the Church spiritually, starting in their own lives, Philadelphia... Read more
Leaked e-mail shows media campaign against US bishops
A leaked e-mail shows that the Democratic-leaning organization Faith in Public Life is running a behind-the-scenes media effort to undercut... Read more
Syrian bishop says civil war not the only option
One of Syria's most senior Catholic bishops believes his country can still regain the path to peace and reform despite... Read more
LCWR officials brief leaders on 'difficult' Vatican meeting
Officers of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious said that their June 12 meeting with Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
