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USCCB and Catholic agencies say House must not cut funding for AIDS prevention
The U.S. Catholic bishops and Catholic Relief Services are calling on all members of Congress to reinstate funding for the... Read more
Scientific breakthrough expected to advance ethical stem cell research
Pro-life and church groups are optimistic about a new scientific breakthrough that provides yet another ethical alternative to embryonic stem... Read more
President Bush vows to veto cloning bill
President George W. Bush vowed to veto the bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 7, which... Read more
Survey reveals Christians men, women struggle with addiction to porn
A new online survey reveals a significant number of Christians — both male and female — admit to having an... Read more
Sisters offer prayers for Spurs
In the sparse setting of their convent, the 23 nuns of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province have a... Read more
Attempt being made today to legalize human cloning in the U.S.
Wisconsin Right to Life learned late yesterday that a bill to foster the creation of cloned human embryos, for the... Read more
Giuliani's abortion comment draws lightning from heaven
On Tuesday night a Republican presidential debate was held in New Hampshire between Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Mitt Romney.... Read more
Bishop Bruskewitz's supporters upstage Call to Action critics
More than 100 Lincoln Catholics gathered on less than an hour’s notice outside the Cathedral of the Risen Christ June... Read more
19th Century anti-Catholic laws hampering voucher programs
During the 19th and 20th centuries U.S. culture was largely Protestant and thus resistant to Catholic beliefs and culture. This... Read more
California firm launches national campaign to preserve umbilical cord blood
The Cord Blood Registry, a blood bank in San Bruno, has launched a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of... Read more
Spokane Diocese emerges out of bankruptcy
The Diocese of Spokane is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, thanks to donations that are coming in from... Read more
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Bishop of Rhode Island condemns Giuliani's abortion stance
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island received an invitation in the mail recently from none other than Rudy Giuliani. The... Read more
Bush to speak about Cuba during meeting with Benedict XVI
US President George W. Bush said this weekend he hopes to speak with Pope Benedict XVI about Cuba and “it’s... Read more
IRS sends Christian church inquiry about alleged political activity
The IRS has sent an inquiry letter to Spirit One Christian Center, stating that "a reasonable belief exists that your... Read more
Schwarzenegger says his Catholic faith doesn’t affect his political decisions
Arnold Schwarzenegger told a Toronto newspaper that his Catholic faith does not impact his decisions as governor of California. “I... Read more
Detroit Archdiocese discounts Kevorkian's suicidal agenda
In light of Jack Kevorkian’s release from prison today, the Archdiocese of Detroit has pledged to continue its efforts on... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Immigration proposal merits support
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver is calling for support for the current Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348).... Read more
St. Vincent de Paul personnel launch tie-exchange movement
A new tie-exchange movement, originating at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in St. Louis, hopes to promote a... Read more
Thousands ask Postal Service for 10 Commandments stamp
At a news conference today at the National Press Club, a coalition of groups headed by the Washington, DC based... Read more
Bishop responds to accusations of idol worship
Bishop Michael Saltarelli of Wilmington, Deleware celebrated the dedication Mass for a statue of Our Lady Queen of Peace, outside Holy... Read more
