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Archbishop Chaput warns about Catholic institutions losing religious identity
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver warned Catholic social workers against the danger of Church institutions losing their religious identity... Read more
Catholic University of America unfazed by legal threat over dorm change
The Catholic University of America says its plan to house men and women separately will withstand any legal challenge from... Read more
Egypt could lift burdens on building new churches
Egypt’s burdensome regulations on church-building could be removed under new government proposals which one local bishop says would mark a... Read more
Officials credit Obama administration for UN's first gay rights resolution
State Department officials say the U.N.'s first-ever resolution on “sexual orientation and gender identity” represents an international victory for the... Read more
Mexican cardinal calls for increase in work opportunities for youth
Lowering the age at which a person can be charged with a crime would not help to combat delinquency among... Read more
John Paul II sculptor defends his work
The sculptor of a much criticized statue of Blessed John Paul II has defended his work and suggested it could,... Read more
European council to receive report on conscientious objection violations
The Council of Europe will receive a report denouncing the attacks on the right to conscientious objection of health care... Read more
Deacons should preach less at Mass, Michigan bishop says
Permanent deacons should not preach at Mass often. Rather, they should preach at other services and serve the Church in... Read more
NY senators delay gay 'marriage' vote, possibility still looms
New York state senators did not reach a conclusion about homosexual "marriage" as the Senate met before its summer recess... Read more
Republican candidates must 'ignite' Catholics on life and marriage, Hudson says
While Gov. Haley Barbour has told the Southern Republican Leadership Conference that primary voters should not expect a “perfect candidate”... Read more
Bishops lament prisoners killed in Venezuela
The deaths of more than 30 inmates involved in confrontations with prison guards in northern Venezuela are the “fruit” of... Read more
Fr. Corapi's order 'saddened' by his choice to leave priesthood
Father John Corapi's superiors confirmed and expressed grief over his decision to leave his order and the priesthood following allegations... Read more
Pope urges world leaders to embrace refugees
Pope Benedict stressed the importance of global leaders welcoming refugees in light of recent violence that's displaced thousands of people... Read more
Researcher: Google queries on Catholic topics show major drop
U.S. Google search queries on Catholic topics have dropped “significantly” in volume from 2004 to 2011 and are “perhaps disturbing... Read more
Nearly 20,000 priests expected to attend World Youth Day
Nearly 20,000 priests are expected to accompany the young people attending World Youth Day 2011 in August, announced Cardinal Antonio... Read more
Father Corapi’s Bombshell
Father John Corapi, the popular Catholic evangelist, announced on June 17 that he would leave the priesthood and begin a... Read more
Bishops' committee okays early introduction of some new Mass responses
Diocesan bishops will be allowed to gradually introduce the musical settings for Mass parts from the new Roman Missal beginning... Read more
Florida woman reflects on letters received from Mother Teresa
Nearly 20 years ago, St. Augustine, Fla. resident Jean Hinson never imagined that something as simple as mailing a get... Read more
Love within Trinity overflows into forgiveness for man, Pope says
The love that exists within the Holy Trinity overflows into the love and forgiveness for man which is manifested by... Read more
Despite divorce and other threats, fatherhood remains foundational
In an era of family breakdown and easy divorce, there is still hope for Catholic families to grow and develop... Read more
