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Ave Maria drops student health insurance over HHS mandate
Ave Maria University has become the second Catholic college to announce it will discontinue its student health insurance plan due... Read more
African American leaders blast NAACP 'gay marriage' support
The NAACP's recent endorsement of “gay marriage” drew harsh criticism from within the African American community for misrepresenting civil rights... Read more
Vatican pays tribute to soccer star Didier Drogba
The Vatican’s sports office has paid tribute to Chelsea striker Didier Drogba after the Catholic soccer star gave credit to... Read more
Two Philadelphia priests removed from ministry after abuse claims
As a part of his ongoing effort to address cases of abuse in the Philadelphia archdiocese, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput... Read more
After Fr. Williams scandal, Legion head stresses accountability
Father Alvaro Corcuera, the general director of the Legion of Christ, has asked forgiveness for his failure to act firmly... Read more
Pope Benedict thanks God for 'dark nights' in his life
Pope Benedict XVI has revealed to his closest collaborators in the Sacred College of Cardinals how the “dark nights” of... Read more
Ecuador judge won't register British lesbian as 'father' of child
Temporarily ending a heated debate over the legal recognition of a British lesbian couple as “father and mother” of a... Read more
Group launches tour to end abortion in Canada
A Canadian pro-life group is retracing the steps that abortion activists took in the country during the 1970s, but with... Read more
Brazilian lawmakers consider anencephaly abortion ban
Lawmakers in Brazil have put three bills up for debate in an attempt to overturn a ruling by the country’s... Read more
Most Americans support religious rights, health care exemptions
A new survey found that the majority of Americans support religious rights whenever they are in conflict with other laws,... Read more
Signs of hope one year after Joplin tornado
As the residents of tornado-ravaged Joplin, Mo. mark the one-year anniversary of the disaster that hit their community, a diocesan... Read more
Pope removes Italian bishop amid fraud accusations
Pope Benedict XVI has removed an Italian bishop from ministry following the launch of a police investigation into alleged financial... Read more
Chen arrives in US as family, friends remain vulnerable in China
Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family have arrived safely in the United States, but reports indicate that his... Read more
Abortion doctor says women who undergo procedure live with guilt
German Pablo Cardoso, a well-known abortion doctor in Argentina, said that every woman who undergoes an abortion is burdened with... Read more
Notre Dame files legal challenge to HHS mandate
The University of Notre Dame filed its own lawsuit against the HHS mandate on May 21, with its president warning... Read more
Holy See eyes legal action over continued 'Vatileaks'
The Vatican says it considers the continued leaking of confidential documents, including private correspondence belonging to Pope Benedict XVI, a... Read more
Smokers' use of contraceptives up risk of heart attacks, blood clots
Women who are smokers and use hormonal contraceptives – whether pills, patches or rings – are at greater risk for... Read more
Forty-three Catholic organizations file lawsuits against HHS mandate
Forty-three Catholic dioceses and organizations across the country have announced religious liberty lawsuits against the federal government to challenge the... Read more
Catholics nationwide preparing 'Fortnight for Freedom' events
Various initiatives are planned throughout the country in response to the U.S. bishops’ call for a “Fortnight for Freedom” June... Read more
Ariz. man launches Rosary for the US
As Manny Yrique prayed before the Blessed Sacrament, his heart was burdened with concerns about the United States and the... Read more
