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Pope outlines power of the Holy Spirit in prayer
Pope Benedict XVI says Christians should avail themselves to the Holy Spirit in prayer – particularly when they cannot find... Read more
US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate
Arguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the... Read more
At installation, Baltimore archbishop affirms faith's role in national life
At his May 16 installation in the “Premier See” of the U.S. Church, new Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori urged... Read more
Church condemns Colombian terrorist attack that killed five
The bishops of Colombia condemned the terrorist attack that took place in the capital city Bogota on May 14 that... Read more
Vatican splits negotiations with Pius X Society
The Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has announced it will hold separate talks with the superior general... Read more
Scott Hahn appointed to endowed chair in theology, evangelization
The Franciscan University of Steubenville has appointed author and professor Dr. Scott Hahn to an endowed chair named for the... Read more
FOCUS considers expanding mission to Europe
FOCUS campus ministry is considering taking their successful brand of youth apostolate to Europe in order to meet the challenge... Read more
First video game about Jesus launches on Facebook
On the heels of its widely-popular “The Journey of Moses” Facebook game, Lightside Games is venturing into historic territory by... Read more
Franciscan University drops health insurance over HHS mandate
Rather than compromise its Catholic values by complying with the federal contraception mandate, Franciscan University has decided to drop its... Read more
Fashion company makes amends for Pope-imam 'kissing' ad
An Italian fashion company has settled a legal conflict with the Vatican, which arose in 2011 after an ad campaign... Read more
Virgin Mary 'greatest source of hope' for Europe's crisis
A top Vatican official called the Virgin Mary the “greatest source of hope” during the economic crisis now facing Spain... Read more
Colo. civil unions not dead until session’s end, opponents warn
Though a Colorado House committee voted to kill a civil unions bill Monday night, the measure’s opponents have called for... Read more
Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology
Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after... Read more
Young activists swell the ranks of Canada's 15th March for Life
Canada's 15th annual National March for Life has broken attendance records by a dramatic margin, due in part to rising... Read more
Canadians' religious freedom in danger, bishops warn
Freedom of religion and conscience are in danger of disappearing from Canadian society, the country's bishops warned on May 14. Read more
Cardinal Dolan charges graduates to live out sacrificial love
Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged new college graduates to... Read more
Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future
Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of... Read more
DC archdiocese’s paper hammers Sebelius appearance at Georgetown
The Archdiocese of Washington’s newspaper has said that HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’ appearance as a featured speaker at a Georgetown... Read more
Ariz. governor praised for signing religious freedom bill
Governor Jan Brewer drew praise for signing a measure into law that allows employers in Arizona to opt out of... Read more
Lawyer says Pontifical University can't control who represents Church
The attorney for the Archdiocese of Lima, Natale Amprimo, said Peru's Pontifical Catholic University has no right to tell the... Read more
