Rosaries and Masses 'For God and Country'

From our Oct. 7 issue: A new prayer campaign is being organized by the World Apostolate of Fatima USA and Father Andrew Apostoli, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal and Fatima expert.

Obama vs. Romney, Round 1: Early Returns

A look at the post mortems of presidential debate No. 1, from the thoughtful to the rhetorical.

Religious Liberty Allows ‘Voice of Faith to Function as the Conscience of Society’

Cardinal Donald Wuerl warns against the rising dominance of a ‘monolithic secular point of view’ and offers Dignitatis Humanae, the groundbreaking Vatican II document, as an antidote.

House Passes Bill to Promote Human Rights in Vietnam

Cardinal Dolan Offers Pro-Life, Pro-Liberty Prayer at Democratic Convention

The archbishop of New York's prayer was similar to the one he prayed at the Republican National Convention. However, his prayer at the Democratic gathering was more explicit about the need to defend life.

Government 'Moving Goalposts' in HHS Contraceptive Mandate Controversy, Lawyer Charges

Alliance Defending Freedom attorney also says 'government bureaucrats' are 'redefining what religious faith is.'

HHS Mandate's 'Safe Harbor' Requirement Revised

Regulation has now been changed to include those that accept certain elements of the coverage while objecting to others. But it's still only a 12-month reprieve.

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Cardinal Dolan Defends Invitation to Obama for Al Smith Banquet

New York cardinal says the invitation affirms the importance of civility and dialogue, but acknowledges concerns that gesture could cause 'scandal.'

Obama, in Denver Campaign Stop, Reaffirms Support for Mandatory Contraception Coverage

Time's Up: Catholic Business Owners Weigh Moral Options in HHS Mandate

National Catholic Bioethics Center issues guidelines for navigating First Amendment threat.

Hillary Clinton: Religious Freedom Worldwide 'Sliding Backward.' But What About in U.S.?

State Department head discusses the new 'International Religious Freedom Report.'

Hercules Wins Round 1 Against Federal Government

Catholic family-owned business won't have to implement contraception mandate by tomorrow's deadline.

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.

Catholic Business Owners Seek Injunction to Halt HHS Mandate Compliance

Churches exempt, ministries in question, but this lawsuit asks: what about individual conscientious objectors?

Second HHS Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed on 'Technical Grounds'

Decision 'simply delays Belmont Abbey College’s ability to challenge mandate for a few months,' says Becket Fund lawyer.

Get Out the (Catholic) Vote

Groups stress the difference the swing vote bloc could make by voting its collective conscience.

Archbishop-Designate Aquila Prepares to Take the Reins in Denver

The fifth archbishop of the ‘Mile High Archdiocese’ will be installed July 18.

Mexico's New President: Return to Familiar Party, With a Difference

Enrique Peña Nieto brings fresh approach to Institutional Revolutionary Party.

Lord Alton: 'Never Forget Who You Are'

British Member of the House of Lords focuses on defending life at both ends, embattled Christians in the Middle East.

True Freedom

Saturday Book Pick: Cardinal Dolan's first e-Book takes up a timely topic: religious liberty.