God Values Religious Freedom — Do We?

As religious liberty loses ground at home and abroad, scholars rally support for an embattled freedom.

Pakistan Remembers Shahbaz Bhatti on First Anniversary of Assassination

Former minister for minorities, a Catholic who knew his life was in danger, is recalled as a martyr.

Coming Soon: No More Catholic Hospitals and Free Abortion-Inducing Drugs

Another look at the HHS mandate's ramifications.

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The Coming Catholic Book Revolution, Marriage and Church, Bono as a Young Catholic, and much more!

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Cardinal Dolan Issues Letter Hinting at Legal Challenge

NEWS ANALYSIS: Church recalibrates after negotiations with White House stall and Blunt Amendment is defeated in the Senate.

How Catholics Voted on the Blunt Amendment

More on the March 1 vote.

'We Are Crossing the Rubicon': House Tackles HHS Mandate Threat

Bishop Lori, legal and policy experts raise concerns; a representative of the Institute of Medicine defends the federal rule.

Susan B. Anthony List President Stands Strong With Other Women in Opposition to HHS Mandate

Pro-life leader says Americans will 'stop this attack' on religious freedom. Other women shared their thoughts at a Feb. 27 panel of women at the Catholic Information Center in Washington.

Where were Obama apologies when armed forces burned Bibles?

Administration and military officials have been quick with apologies for the burning of Korans at Bagram Airfield. Where were the apologies when they were burning Bibles at the very same location?

States vs. Marriage

UPDATE: As legislation moves forward in Maryland, groups vow to bring issue to referendum. 'The Catholic Church, like others throughout Western civilization for thousands of years, has regarded marriage for its unique gifts rooted in nature,' said Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, apostolic administrator of Baltimore. Also: New Jersey governor vetoes same-sex 'marriage' bill.

GOP Candidates Affirm Faith and Family Values While Denouncing Administration's Policies

The latest news from the campaign trail.

7 States and 5 Catholic Plantiffs Sue Over HHS Mandate

The lawsuit is the fifth and largest so far over the contraception rule.

CUA President on 'Recent Abandonment of the American Tradition of Conscience Protection'

Respecting religious beliefs is fundamental to America, says John Garvey.

Women to Obama: We Oppose HHS Mandate

About 2,300 signatures collected in less than a week.

Please Show Us the Same Respect, Mr. President

Clergy Declare 'State of Emergency' Over HHS Mandate

As religious leaders remain vigilant in their opposition to the revised rule, including the EWTN CEO and Register publisher, insurance companies don't believe it will cut costs.

2012's Long Lent

Ash Wednesday feature, our Feb. 26 issue editorial, which focuses on faith standing strong against the culture and the Pope's Lenten message.

Pope Delivers Series of Poignant Addresses on the Faith

This past week the Holy Father has focused on culture, faith, families, religious freedom and vocations.

Burning Incense Before Idols