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Catholics, patriots and proud defenders of religious liberty

By John Norton. OSV's participation in this lawsuit stems very much from the DNA of our company and its founder, Father John Noll

Heirs to the Kingdom

By Carl Olson. All of Jesus’ disciples are commissioned in the saving work of Christ as king, priest, and prophet. Subscription required

OSV, other Catholic organizations file religious liberty lawsuit

By John Norton. Filings assert that Health and Human Services mandate violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act

How saints have navigated church-state tensions

By Thomas J. Craughwell. Conflicts between two worldviews have a long history. Subscription required

Fortnight to let religious freedom to ring

By Brian Fraga. Two-week period will highlight the importance of religious liberty and conscience protection through prayer, fasting and catechesis

Work of Holy Spirit

By Msgr. Charles Pope. Third person in Holy Trinity sanctifies us, bestows countless graces and charisms to transform us. Subscription required

Project aims to put knowledge in African seminarians' hands

By Michelle Martin. U.S. blogger, Cameroonian priest hope to harness power of Catholics online.

Artist creates ‘Christian Popsicles’

Our Take for June 3, 2012. A New York artist has created a icy concoction to which Catholics — and anyone respectful of religion, for that matter — would give the cold shoulder. Subscription required

China’s legacy of intimidating faithful

By Thomas J. Craughwell. As book shows, Chen’s case is just latest example of Communist Party’s tactics. Subscription required

Notes of regret

By Robert P. Lockwood. Years after picking summer fun over music lessons, columnist wishes he had learned to play instrument. Subscription required

Explaining the Lawsuit

By John Norton. A group of Catholic dioceses and organizations, including Our Sunday Visitor, have filed an unprecedented religious freedom lawsuit against the government. What’s at stake?