House Hearing on HHS Mandate Raises Objections, Previews Election-Year Spin

Religious leaders outline concerns, while Democrats defend need for contraception. Some in the GOP want ‘Obamacare’ on trial.

The Parable of the Kosher Deli

Bishop Lori Testifies Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Free Catholic eBooks, Jehovah's Witness Convert, The Tyranny of Misunderstood Freedom, and more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

The Ascent of Love and St. Valentine, The Magisterium of Nuns, The Four Chaplains, and much more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Bishops Reject Obama's 'Accommodation'

'We are dismayed that he does not understand the root issues which are involved here,' says one bishop.

U.S. Bishops to White House: 'Rescission of Mandate Only Solution'

While critics dismiss the president's move as an election-year ploy, the Catholic Health Association’s Sister Carol Keehan and Planned Parenthood applaud the modification.

Don't Be Deceived! Evil Obama Policy Now Even MORE Evil!

Obama's Mandate 'Accomodation' Prompts Criticism

EWTN CEO/Register publisher, Catholic League, Family Research Council and Becket Fund for Religious Liberty respond to Feb. 10 news.

President Obama to Modify His Contraception Mandate

‘Accommodation, Not Compromise?’

Will Obama Accommodate Religious Employers?

Amid news regarding possible plan, Catholic leaders continue to speak out about religious freedom.

Cardinal George Prays That Americans Will 'Choose Leaders Who Respect ... Freedom'

Bishops of Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin are in Rome for their ad limina visit.

Sister Charges That Washington State Abortion Insurance Bill Violates Federal Law

Legislators told federal funding would be endangered by passing a law forcing abortion health insurance.

Contraception: Why Not?

Some background on why the Church — and Catholic employers — are resisting the HHS contraceptive mandate.

Going Back to the Land, More Confusion on the Anointing of the Sick, Nancy Pelosi, and much more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Boehner vs. HHS: 'Attack by the Federal Government on Religious Freedom ... Must Not Stand'

House Speaker John Boehner says Congress will reverse contraception rule if administration won't. Rep. Fred Upton has also announced plans to advance legislation 'to reverse the controversial decision and restore long-standing conscience protections.'

Bishops Were Not Invited to White House HHS Discussions

Bishop William Lori: "No one from the administration has approached the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops for discussions on this matter of a possible ‘compromise.’"

UPDATE #2: Democrats double down on contraception

St. Gregory on Preparing for Lent, The Need to Address Nancy Pelosi, Vatican III, and much more!

The Best in Catholic Blogging

Federal Court Strikes Down California Marriage Law

Bishops denounce decision in high-profile case headed for the U.S. Supreme Court.

Rick Santorum Sweeps 3 State Victories and Vows to Fight for Faith and Freedom

Presidential hopeful talks about God-given rights at Missouri rally Feb. 7.