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Catholic company's lawsuit could stop mandate within three months
A self-insured Catholic-owned business has filed a lawsuit that could potentially stop the Obama administration's contraception and abortion-causing drug mandate... Read more
Argentinean 'miracle baby' continues to improve
Luz Milagros, the baby who was found alive after spending twelve hours in a morgue in Argentina, continues to improve... Read more
Blessed John Paul's beatification remembered one year later
Blessed Pope John Paul II has been remembered one year after his beatification with a candlelight prayer vigil at the... Read more
Cuban dissident released but could still face life in prison
After 27 days in detainment, the national head of the Patriotic Union of Cuba, Jose Daniel Ferrer, could face life imprisonment... Read more
Women's religious conference reform prompts Twitter duel
Reaction to the Vatican’s announced reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) took form on the social media... Read more
New book asks: Is US a 'nation of heretics?'
Are Americans actually trading in faith for a more secular outlook? Or is the country's religious center merely shifting –... Read more
Georgetown University will not offer student contraception coverage
The president of Georgetown University cited the importance of Catholic identity in his announcement that student health care plans will... Read more
After pro-life boycott, PepsiCo rejects fetal tissue research
Soft drink maker PepsiCo has said that it does not conduct or fund research that uses human embryonic or fetal... Read more
St. John of Avila celebrated as soon-to-be Doctor of the Church
At the conclusion of their annual meeting on April 27, the bishops of Spain issued a statement lauding Pope Benedict... Read more
Chinese activist’s escape prompts calls for US action
The escape of Chen Guangcheng, a human rights advocate who opposed China’s brutal one-child policy, is resulting in calls for... Read more
Cuban cardinal willing to endure critics in reconciliation process
During a recent visit to the United States, Cardinal Jaime Ortega of Havana said he is willing to endure criticism... Read more
Pope Benedict says forgiveness is key to global peace
Pope Benedict XVI says that forgiveness is the key to creating harmony between peoples and nations. Read more
CCHD praised for defunding group linked to gay advocacy
The U.S. bishops' anti-poverty program won support for defunding a Colorado immigrant aid organization over its intricate involvement with a... Read more
Atheist group calls for removal of war memorial, firefighter tributes
A longstanding memorial to veterans killed in two world wars, topped by a non-descript, three-and-a-half foot white Latin-style cross is... Read more
Pope prays for vocations to priesthood
On Sunday, the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Benedict XVI asked families, communities and local parishes to help... Read more
St. Hilary of Arles, 5th century bishop, honored on May 5
On May 5, Catholics celebrate Saint Hilary of Arles, a fifth-century bishop who gave up wealth and privilege in favor... Read more
Wikipedia founder praises John XXIII encyclical
Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales has praised Pope John XXIII’s historic encyclical “Pacem in Terris” as “a great thing.” Read more
Congressmen urge Supreme Court to review anti-prostitution pledge
Twenty-four members of the U.S. House of Representatives called for the Supreme Court to hear a case on banning funds... Read more
Mass. bishop stands by college in Victoria Kennedy controversy
In response to a petition from supporters of Victoria Kennedy, Bishop Robert J. McManus of Worcester, Mass. reaffirmed his support... Read more
BBC criticized for plans to broadcast live from abortion clinic
The BBC has drawn criticism from pro-life groups over plans to broadcast a live radio program from an abortion clinic. Read more
