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April 9, 2013

Fight Against HHS Mandate Draws Thanks From Bishops

Archbishop William Lori, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, thanks all those who have challenged the HHS mandate in federal courts.

April 5, 2013

Despite Threat, Lawyer Thinks Miami Sisters Can Continue Outreach

The Missionaries of Charity have been ministering to Miami’s poorest of the poor since 1980.

April 5, 2013

Fiftieth Prayer for Vocations Day to Focus on Hope

The 2013 World Day of Prayer for Vocations will take place on April 21, the Fourth Sunday of Easter.

April 3, 2013

Americans Encouraged to Join Mounting Opposition to Mandate

Catholic Vote says the record number of comments demonstrates that Americans have deep reservations over the reach of the mandate.

April 3, 2013

Seattle Archbishop Decries Washington Abortion Bill

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain warned that this bill discriminates unjustly against churches, religious organizations and people who for religious reasons oppose abortion.

April 2, 2013

John Paul II Seen in Pope Francis, Vatican Official Reflects

Msgr. Slawomir said the two popes are similar in their openness, in their simplicity in approaching people and in their prayer.

April 2, 2013

Venezuelan Cardinal: Don’t Equate Human Leaders With Christ

Interim President Maduro called Hugo Chavez ‘the redeeming Christ of the poor of America.’

March 29, 2013

Panel Urges Awareness of Global Christian Oppression

Authors of a new book warned that the persecution of Christians affects those of other faiths as well.

March 29, 2013

Pro-Life Democrats Call for Broad HHS Mandate Exemptions

Democrats for Life of America supported the Affordable Care Act with the understanding that conscience rights would be protected.

March 28, 2013

North Dakota Bishop Praises New Laws Protecting Unborn Life

The new laws include bans on abortions performed after a fetal heartbeat is detectable.

March 26, 2013

Catholics Laud Passage of North Dakota Pro-Life Amendment

The North Dakota Legislature has taken historic strides to protect every human being in the state, paving the way for human rights nationwide.

March 26, 2013

Franciscan University Undaunted After HHS Suit Dismissed

U.S. district judge dismissed the case on March 22 on the grounds it lacked standing.

March 26, 2013

Pope App Tops iTunes Charts

Social media is a powerful means to reach out to both Catholics and non-Catholics.

March 22, 2013

Priest Kidnapped in Argentina Clears Pope of Accusations

Father Francisco Jalics was detained by officials who thought he was a Russian spy.

March 22, 2013

U.S. Help for Jailed Iran Pastor ‘Woefully’ Inept, Congressmen Charge

Six members of Congress urged the State Department to use the full resources of the U.S. government to free the Christian pastor.

March 21, 2013

Bishop Denounces Health Network’s Compliance With Mandate

Catholic health-care provider Avera made the decision to comply with the federal contraception mandate without seeking diocesan counsel or authorization.

March 21, 2013

Rome’s Mayor ‘Touched’ by Pope’s Simplicity

Gianni Alemanno said the Pope inspired him to reflect on being simple and pay more attention to people.

March 21, 2013

NY Bishops Meet With Cuomo, Reaffirm Stance Against Abortion

The the governor respectfully listened to the bishops’ concerns, but they did not agree on the abortion proposal.

March 21, 2013

Maryland Catholics Call Death Penalty Repeal a Pro-Life Victory

Pro-lifers are hopeful that all the effort focused on ending the death penalty will now be refocused on ending abortion in the Old Line State.

March 20, 2013

Pope Francis Honored in Special Buenos Aires Mass

Mass at the cathedral of Buenos Aires began a three-day period of prayer for Pope Francis.

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