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California legislators renew push against Junipero Serra, saint and Hispanic 'founding father'

Jun 26, 2015

A statue of Franciscan missionary and saint-to-be Father Junipero Serra has stood in the U.S. Capitol since 1931, but its future may depend on an upcoming hearing in the California legislature and the success of a “Let's Save Serra” campaign.
Don't overturn social order, faith leaders urge Supreme Court before marriage case

Jun 25, 2015

As the Supreme Court will rule on same-sex marriage before the month’s end, over 50,000 Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and Jewish leaders have united to stand up for marriage as between one man and one woman.
Father Flanagan founded Boys Town. Will he be recognized as a saint?

Jun 24, 2015

The case for the sainthood of Servant of God Edward Flanagan, the priest who founded Nebraska’s famous Boys Town community for orphans and other boys, is now headed to Rome.
Archbishop William Lori: Modern martyrs should inspire US Christians

Jun 23, 2015

The plight of persecuted religious believers overseas should inspire American Catholics and others to continue their defense of religious freedom at home, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said.
Clearing up the confusion: New film sheds light on beauty, truth of marriage

Jun 22, 2015

Ahead of the highly anticipated Synod on the Family in October, many dioceses and Catholic media producers are finding new ways to ramp up their resources on marriage and family life.
Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod

Jun 18, 2015

In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top U.S. bishops took a united stand in support of marriage and family life as the Church has always understood it.
A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear

Jun 12, 2015

One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a U.S. government commission on Tuesday.
A supernatural sign? Rare solar halo appears at Romero beatification

Jun 11, 2015

As the relics of Blessed Oscar Romero were brought out for veneration during his beatification Mass in San Salvador, the cloudy skies parted and a ring of light – known as a “solar halo” – appeared around the sun.
Knights of Columbus see fifteenth consecutive year of increased charitable giving

Jun 11, 2015

The Knights of Columbus have been preparing to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S. this autumn with record-setting charity, having raised more than $173 million in 2014.
Peace demands passion, patience, hard work

Jun 10, 2015

To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and his mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.