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Archbishop Dolan: Catholics and Jews must work to preserve 'memory' of faith
In a recent ceremony commemorating Pope Benedict's visit to a synagogue during his U.S. visit in 2008, Archbishop Timothy Dolan... Read more
Sophia Academy founder is Georgia's ‘Mother Of The Year’
Marie Corrigan is the classic “steel magnolia,” a woman who has weathered some of the harshest tests of motherhood—losing one... Read more
Black church leaders say priests’ misdeeds should not overshadow Catholic ‘great deeds’
The misdeeds of a few priests who have committed “atrocities” should not overshadow the “great deeds” done by priests and... Read more
Publisher of National Catholic Register apologizes for defending Maciel
Fr. Owen Kearns, L.C., the publisher of the National Catholic Register, has published an apology for defending the disgraced Legionaries... Read more
New Orleans media campaign urges parents to stay informed
The stories of teens and young students being harassed on the Internet continue to dominate the news. In fact, the... Read more
Robert Peters: SEC pornography scandal shows harms of obscene material
The exposure of workplace pornography use at the Securities and Exchange Commission while the 2008 financial crisis was unfolding shows... Read more
Oklahoma bishop to replace Cardinal Castrillón at Mass honoring Pope
Bishop Edward J. Slattery has decided that he will celebrate a solemn high Mass honoring the pontificate of Pope Benedict... Read more
US lawyer for Vatican calls abuse suit 'completely without merit'
In a statement released by the Holy See's Press Office on Friday, the Vatican's lawyer in the U.S., Jeffrey Lena,... Read more
Priest on leave following alleged confession violation
A Catholic priest in Wisconsin was placed on administrative leave while the Archdiocese of Milwaukee investigates a claim that he... Read more
Researcher finds strong link between contraception and HIV
A researcher reported earlier this week that there is a strong scientific link between hormonal contraceptives and a woman's risk... Read more
Under fire over letter, Cardinal Castrillón withdraws from celebrating D.C. Mass
Cardinal Darío Castrillón Hoyos will not celebrate a Solemn High Mass in honor of Pope Benedict’s pontifical anniversary, following recent... Read more
Pro-life Catholic widow seeks Florida Congressional seat to help support families
A pro-life, pro-family Catholic widow named Karen Diebel is seeking the Republican nomination for a Congressional seat in Orlando, Florida,... Read more
Supreme Court to hear case on publicizing names of marriage supporters
In an effort to prevent traditional marriage supporters from being targeted and harassed, lawyers in Washington state have filed a... Read more
Pro-life group working to 'replace' congressmen who supported health care bill
The Family Research Council Action PAC announced plans to raise $500,000 in an effort to “replace” self-described pro-life congressmen and... Read more
Religious leaders urge Arizona governor to veto anti-immigrant bill
Arizona’s three Catholic bishops and other religious leaders in the state have issued a statement calling on Gov. Jan Brewer... Read more
New website to help laity and clergy promote vocations
The U.S. bishops are preparing to launch a website to help laity and clergy promote vacations. The site aims to... Read more
Ex-gays deserve a seat at Republican table, leader says
Citing the inattention of the Republican leadership and a recent GOP spending scandal involving an erotic night club, a leader... Read more
Young women honored with pro-life award share their stories
At its annual gala, the pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List recently honored several young women for their advancement of... Read more
Central Illinois diocese receives new bishop from Chicago
This morning Archbishop Pietro Sambi, the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, announced the appointment of Chicago’s Auxiliary Bishop Thomas... Read more
Bishop Wenski named to lead Catholic Archdiocese of Miami
On Tuesday, the Holy Father appointed Bishop Thomas G. Wenski of Orlando as Archbishop of Miami. Archbishop-designate Wenski is succeeding... Read more
