Four State Battles Over Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Highlight Dueling Church Strategies

Dioceses in some states work with campaign organizations that face well-funded opponents; in others, the local bishop keeps politics at arm’s length.

3 Things My Mother-in-Law Did Right

CARA Study Finds Abundance of Potential Priests and Sisters

Released today, the study's statistics show that 600,000 never-married Catholics are serious about religious vocations.

Archbishop Myers Issues Pastoral Letter on Marriage

Newark, N.J., archbishop says Catholics 'must exercise their right to be heard in the public square by defending marriage.'

Marriage After 40

Romney Vows to Protect Life, Honor Institution of Marriage and Guarantee Freedom of Religion

Mitt Romney’s Aug. 30 address concluded the Republican National Convention in Tampa, Fla., following his acceptance of the GOP nomination for president.

Advice for Wives and Husbands

User's Guide to Sunday, Aug. 26.

Catholic Women Answer Helen Gurley Brown

Saturday Book Pick: 'Style, Sex & Substance: 10 Catholic Women Consider the Things That Really Matter'

Federal Court in Hawaii Upholds Traditional Marriage

As DOMA and Prop. 8 appeals move to Supreme Court, a federal judge rules against a challenge to Hawaii’s marriage laws.

Register Radio: Register's New Editor & Chick-Fil-A

Editor Jeanette DeMelo and Correspondent Wayne Laugesen

Spokane Bishop Urges Catholics to Reflect on Meaning of Marriage Ahead of Referendum

In November, Washingtonians will vote to approve or reject the state law redefining marriage to include same-sex couples.

Chick-fil-A Backlash 'Important Moment' for Religious Freedom, Catholic League Head Says

Two mayors want to ban fast food store for its support of traditional marriage.

U.S. Bishops’ Marriage Advocate to Lead San Francisco Archdiocese

Bishop Salvatore Cordileone of Oakland, Calif., the USCCB's leader on defense of marriage issues, has been named by Pope Benedict XVI as the ninth archbishop of San Francisco.

Can Heather Have 2 Mommies and 2 Daddies?

California bill creates new rules for legal parents allowing more than 2

The Man in Black and the Men in Blue

The Anthropology of Masculine Protection in 'The Dark Knight Rises'

Canadian Bishop Under Fire for Opposing HPV Vaccine

Calgary spokeswoman urges Catholic school board to disobey the Bishop Fred Henry.

Single for a Season

Emily Stimpson offers advice for joyful living until wedding bells ring.

Philippines' Constitutional Framer: More People, More Glory to God

Hilario Davide speaks of the Catholic island nation's secret to happiness in spite of poverty.

Fortnight for Freedom in Boston: Cardinal O'Malley and Catholic Leaders Educate on the Issues

Town hall panel includes head of Knights of Columbus and president of Catholic University.

Fortnight for Freedom Profile: Catholics Called to Witness

A doctor, his wife and a few friends produce a video on the essentials in Catholic voting.