Sacred duty: Saints show that Church is holy despite failings
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Catholic devotion to the saints appears to be alive and well, and Pope Benedict XVI continues to proclaim new saints...
Challenges to marriage, religious liberty among Knights’ top concerns
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson called the number of attendees at the Knights of Columbus 130th supreme convention in Anaheim "a testament to the growth and development" of the international fraternal organization.
President of LCWR says St. Louis assembly ‘like no other we’ve had’
ST. LOUIS (CNS) — As the Leadership Conference of Women Religious prepared to respond to the Vatican's doctrinal assessment and its calls for the...
Swimmer says having ‘world’s best’ friends, family keeps her grounded
DENVER (CNS) -- For swimmer Missy Franklin, a rising senior at Regis Jesuit High School in Aurora, "there is nothing like wearing a cap...
Olympian’s family gets support from their home parish in Michigan
On July 31 Jordyn Wieber, 17, earned a near flawless score on the vault — her score proved to be a major contribution to USA's women's gymnastics team's gold medal victory over Russia.
In the stands were her parents, Rita and David, who made it to the 2012 Olympics in London to watch their daughter in no small measure because of the help of their home parish in Michigan, St. Jude Catholic Parish in DeWitt, in the Diocese of Lansing.
Tens of thousands of Catholics gather to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Eileen Frutos has always been drawn to Mary.
A member of the World Apostolate of Fatima, she said she often prays...
Milwaukee bishops urge prayers, reflection on violence after killings
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MILWAUKEE (CNS) — The killing of six Sikhs Aug. 5 at their temple in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek brought an...
Cardinal urges Congress to act on HHS mandate before year’s end
WASHINGTON (CNS) -- Since the courts will not act quickly enough to protect the religious liberty concerns prompted by the Obama administration's contraceptive mandate,...
Federal appellate court blocks Arizona’s ban on late-term abortions
In a blow to Arizona's recently enacted late-term abortion ban, a three-judge panel of the U.S Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit in...
Knights’ efforts to protect religious freedom praised in papal message
VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The Knights of Columbus "have worked tirelessly" to help U.S. Catholics recognize and oppose efforts to "redefine and restrict the...