Head of Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Remembers Soldiers’ Sacrifices

Archbishop Timothy Broglio sees courageous Catholics as most faithful citizens.

Let Freedom Ring!

Archbishop Lori delivers address on the challenge to religious liberty the nation now faces and what is being done in response.

Arizona Passes Exemption for Religious Employers

The law, signed by Gov. Jan Brewer, seeks to better protect religious liberty if federal 'contraceptive mandate' is struck down.

Unprecedented Legal Action Takes HHS Mandate Battle to the Courts

Bishops say the federal law is still 'unjust' and 'coercive,' as 43 Catholic dioceses and institutions file lawsuits May 21.

Cardinal Dolan: 'The Law of the Gift' and a Truly Catholic University

As the Georgetown controversy continues, the president of the U.S. bishops' conference argues that academic freedom is compatible with an authentic Catholic identity.

Obama Formally Backs Same-Sex 'Marriage'

'The people of this country deserve better,' says Cardinal Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference.

Sebelius at Georgetown — A Shot Across the Bow of the Bishops?

Professor initiates letter campaign to rescind the invitation for the HHS secretary to speak at a graduation event.

A Cardinal on Politics

Saturday Book Pick: Cardinal Donald Wuerl reminds readers of the importance of going into the voting booth with a well-formed conscience.

HHS Hire of Planned Parenthood Spokesman Reflects Close Relationship

Bishop Jenky’s Assessment of Religious Liberty Battle Raises Question About Historical Analogy

Notre Dame professor critical of colleagues’ letter calling for bishop’s resignation.

Church's Annual Audit Shows Decrease in Current Cases of Abuse

Number of allegations by minors today can be counted on two hands. Majority of reported cases are decades old.

Bishops Appeal Court Ruling, Attempt to Restore Government Contracts for Trafficking Program

Archbishops Gomez and Lori warn that other faith-based programs will be affected by the ruling.

Easter Illumination

April 22 issue editorial: the Pope's and bishops' inspiring Easter reflections.

Excerpts From 'Our First, Most Cherished Liberty'

New USCCB statement on religious liberty: 'What is at stake is whether America will continue to have a free ... society — or whether the state alone will determine who gets to contribute to the common good.'

Bishops Issue Statement on Religious Liberty

'An unjust law cannot be obeyed,' they state, in face of growing threats to freedom.

Xavier University Cancels Contraception Coverage

Standing up for Church teaching, Jesuit college president stirs up some opposition among faculty, while many others in the Catholic community applaud the decision.

‘What If the Sexual Revolution Didn’t Make Women Happy?’ Mary Eberstadt Asks in New Book

As supporters of HHS contraceptive mandate ask, 'Where are the women?' author marshals a half century of social research to vindicate 'Humanae Vitae.'

Pope Benedict Appoints 3 New U.S. Bishops

Baltimore, Rockford and Tallahassee-Pensacola have new bishops.

10th Group of U.S. Bishops to Go to Rome Are Encouraged in Evangelization

Bishops must strengthen their unity in order to work for the New Evangelization, San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller said March 15.

Religious Liberty, Blood Transfusions, Cigarettes and Contraception

Church Fights Epic Battle With the Culture