Religious Leaders Urged to Fight Global Persecution

In a letter to prominent Protestants and Catholics, Rep. Frank Wolf says ‘the West must speak out on behalf of the persecuted Church around the world.’

New Project Allows Members of Congress to Adopt Conscience Prisoners

‘We must shine a light on these prisoners of conscience until they are free,’ said Katrina Lantos Swett, who chairs the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.

House Passes Bill to Promote Human Rights in Vietnam

Applying Our Enduring Truths to Our Defining Challenge

Aborting Charity

Have we become children of a lesser god?

Dealing With Debt — and Stewardship

Washington Grapples With Catholic Social Teaching

May has marked a month of renewed focus on Church thought and its practical implications.

President Obama’s DOMA Outrage Will Backfire

Mr. President, you just picked a fight you can’t win.

True National Treasure

A Penitential Rite on Capitol Hill

John Boehner’s ‘ashes’ speech seems chillingly relevant as Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords lies comatose.

Meet the Catholics in Congress

Here’s our snapshot of the spectrum of pro-life votes and views of Catholics on Capitol Hill, newly updated for the 112th Congress.

1 Catholic Speaker Gives Way to Another

Eight out of 10 Americans favor restrictions that would limit abortion. Here comes a speaker who believes that Washington is ‘defying the will of the American people’ on abortion.

GOP Pro-Lifers Thank Rigali

Should Catholics Fear FOCA?