Cleveland Kidnapping Horrors Focus Attention on Laws Protecting Unborn Children

Alleged kidnapper Ariel Castro could face the death penalty for inducing miscarriages in one of the women he victimized.

Lawmaker Urges Planned Parenthood to Reject Infanticide

Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., responds to a Florida Planned Parenthood lobbyist who said her organization believes there is a right to kill a baby who has been born.

Is the GOP Caving on Defense of Marriage?

As the Supreme Court prepares to consider the issue, some prominent Republicans publicly support a redefinition to include same-sex unions.

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.

The Calm Adult vs. the Petulant Scoffer

Archbishop Lori Discusses Presidential Debates, Polls and the Beatitudes

The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty talks about the spiritual and political challenges of the current election cycle.

The Paul Ryan-Ayn Rand Connection: What’s a Catholic to Think?

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Rep. Ryan: 'We Have Pursued Solidarity but Abused Subsidiarity'

In an exclusive interview, the chairman of the House Budget Committee defends his interpretation of Catholic social teaching.

Bishop Blaire Discusses the Ryan Budget and Catholic Social Doctrine

Presidential Hopefuls: Gov. Rick Perry

The Texas Republican signed the Susan B. Anthony List’s pro-life pledge and the National Organization for Marriage's pledge, but values voters may find his views on the death penalty and mandatory Gardasil for sixth-graders troubling.

Does the Lone Star Governor Have a Prayer or a Major Catholic Problem?

Michele Bachmann’s JFK Moment

A Christian presents herself for office as an integrated whole.

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.

Knights Were Not Silent

When the Knights of Columbus couldn’t display a manger scene on town property, they took their case to the Supreme Court. The result affected crèche displays nationwide.

Sarah Palin vs. the Kennedy Legacy

Does the former VP candidate deserve to be criticized for taking on an American political icon?

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.