Presidential Hopefuls: Rick Santorum

Pennsylvania’s former senator and lifelong Catholic has been solidly pro-life in both his personal and public life.

Military Chaplains Get 'Religious Exemption,' but Does It Do the Job?

Critics assert that the language in the 2012 military-spending bill won’t protect clergy.

Record Drop in U.S. Marriages Caused by Social Changes

Gianna Center's Pro-Life Medicine Seeks to Expand Beyond New York

Women of faith flock to practice, finding more natural, ethical treatment.

Texas Showdown Headed for High Court?

Extent of church involvement in politics is at issue in protest against domestic partner legislation.

Are we ready to embrace yet?

California Court Rules in Favor of Same-Sex 'Marriage' Opponents

Plaintiffs have standing, courts says. Case can go forward and may well end up before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Marriage Saver

Saturday Book Pick: Dr. Ray Guarendi's Marriage: Small Steps, Big Rewards

Archbishop Dolan Issues Decree: No Same-Sex 'Marriages' in New York Archdiocese

The archbishop stated that clergy and Church employees may not participate in the solemnization of a civil same-sex 'marriage,' nor may the property and facilities of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of New York be used for such events.

Bishops Call on Faithful to Oppose Bill That Would Repeal DOMA

The Respect for Marriage Act threatens to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. Legislative debate on the bill will begin in a Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting on Nov. 3.

Why the U.S. Needs DOMA

Princeton's Robert George: 'There can be no doubt that the repression of religious liberty is coming because there is no doubt that the repression of religious liberty is already taking place.'

Presidential Hopefuls: Michele Bachmann

Minnesota senator spent time in the 1970s campaigning for Jimmy Carter — but also doing sidewalk counseling. Her campaign is fueled by her pro-life views.

New York Parents Mobilize Against Sex-Ed Mandate

New Congressman Bob Turner joins with religious groups and abstinence-education organizations to fight public-school curriculum.

So Many Gods-So Little Time, The Fortress, Can't Blame God When You Quit, and much more!

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Broken Family Films

How family films reveal or obscure the realities of divorce and brokenness — and how literal a “broken home” can be in films like Zathura, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Monster House and Up.

Beauty and Worship, Praying the Rosary through Art, Mystery of Leonardo's 2 Madonnas, and more!

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How to Be a Catholic Woman on Campus

Advice to incoming freshmen — from someone with experience. Oct. 23 issue feature.

Anonymous No More: Child of Sperm Donor Speaks Out

Such children struggle with a unique anxiety: What if I fall in love with my half-sibling?

Traditional-Marriage Advocates Have Hope for Their Cause

Washington panel discusses issues at stake.

Family and Marriage on Trial

Chilean human-rights case involving lesbian relationship could have far-reaching effect.