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Security Council members vote during a session on April 25, 2013.

Archbishop denounces sexual violence in war

Apr 25, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

The Holy See’s apostolic nuncio to the United Nations has called for more action to prevent “heinous acts” of sexual... Read more

Opening of 57th Session of Commission on Status of Women on March 4, 2013 at UN Headquarters in New York.

Catholic students lobby at UN commission on women

Mar 20, 2013

By Kevin J. Jones

Students at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio worked to educate delegates at a recent United Nations commission about the... Read more

Women protest the Obama administration's contraception mandate.

Thousands join grassroots women's movement opposing HHS mandate

Sep 23, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Thousands of women across the country are leading grassroots efforts to make their voices heard in opposition to the federal... Read more

Maureen Ferguson of The Catholic Association

Abortion rhetoric at DNC criticized for failure to respect women

Sep 11, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

Through the use of degrading language and extreme claims, speakers at the Democratic National Convention failed to respect women, said... Read more

Mary Anne Yep, co-founder and vice president of Triune Health Group.

Woman-friendly Catholic business sues over HHS mandate

Aug 24, 2012

By Michelle La Rosa

A businesswoman who has filed the most recent lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate believes that the government must respect... Read more

The General Assembly Hall at the opening of the 56th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, Feb. 27, 2012.

Holy See calls attention to plight of rural women

Mar 7, 2012

In a March 6 address, the Vatican’s delegation to the United Nations highlighted the important role of women in society... Read more