Program offers women the chance to halt chemical abortion in first stages.

Father Benedict J. Groeschel, who was a founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, a leading pro-life figure and popular author, retreat master and preacher, died Oct. 3 at St. Joseph's Home for the elderly in Totowa after a long illness. He was 81."We are deeply saddened by the death

The California Catholic Conference has filed a federal civil rights complaint protesting a state ruling mandating the inclusion of voluntary direct abortion -- including gender selection and late-term abortion -- in California health insurance policies."This is a coercive and discriminatory act

Missouri spokesman confirms archbishop visited diocese for interviews.

Laicized papal ambassador accused of sex abuse in Dominican Republic

Pope Francis, who has said the Catholic Church has "not yet come up with a profound theology of womanhood," named five women, a record number, to the International Theological Commission.One of the women is U.S. Mercy Sister Prudence Allen, former chair of the philosophy department at St.

Marchers call for urgency on global challenge

What you need to know about October's synod on the family

Bishops urge compliance with Hyde Amendment

The Vice President joins Network at Iowa kickoff of 'Nuns on the Bus' tour