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Lay Catholic-Jewish conference intended to intensify community relations
Lay Catholics and Jews will meet at the Vatican for a five-day conference aimed at intensifying relations between the two... Read more
Catholics urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform
Catholics from across the country will visit Capitol Hill this week and urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reform that... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop of Washington call Catholics to bold presence in public square
During the 4th National Catholic Prayer breakfast, both the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and the... Read more
Renewing the U.S. involves religious organizations, respect for life, President Bush tells Catholic Prayer Breakfast
United States’ President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, at Washington’s Hilton Hotel,... Read more
Federal bankruptcy judge orders external audit of San Diego diocese accounts
A federal bankruptcy judge ordered an external audit of the Diocese of San Diego amid accusations Church leaders are trying... Read more
Indiana Catholic Church fire determined to be arson
The fire that destroyed St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle in eastern Indiana, was arson, authorities said on Tuesday. Read more
U.S. Bishops, Pro-life groups decry Senate’s decision to Pass Bill funding destruction of human life
An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) along with numerous pro-life groups have reacted to yesterday... Read more
Abuse claims against Catholic clergy decrease for second year
The number of abuse claims against Catholic clergy have dropped for the second consecutive year, says a new report on... Read more
Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration
Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more
Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling
Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more
Independent audit of Boston child protection shows tremendous progress
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that the results of a full and independent audit of the archdiocese regarding its... Read more
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Catholic Bioethics organization urges Senate to reject bill in favor of embryonic research
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject bill S.5, which would provide taxpayer money... Read more
Iowa bishop steps down due to health problems
Pope Benedict XVI has granted a request by Bishop Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., of Des Moines, Iowa to retire due... Read more
Catholic League defends Cardinal Mahoney’s right to speak on moral issues
Catholic League president Bill Donohue has come to the defense of Cardinal Roger Mahony, after the Cardinal was criticized in... Read more
Cardinal Rigali urges Senate to reject stem cell legislation
Cardinal Justin Rigali has urged U.S. senators to reject legislation (S. 5), which would allow federal funding for stem cell... Read more
Cardinal George released from hospital after fall
Cardinal Francis George was released from the hospital on Easter Sunday, one day after slipping on the marble church floor... Read more
Thousands to join Catholic Church Holy Saturday
Thousands of people will join the Catholic Church in the United States on Holy Saturday, April 7, having followed the... Read more
New Credit Card benefits Church’s work for the poor
Paying for an item with the new World Missions Visa Card will now allow shoppers to take everyday purchases and... Read more
Pope Names new auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Rockville Centre
Pope Benedict XVI today named Monsignor Peter A. Libasci, 55, to be a new auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of... Read more
Pro-life group renews call for Amnesty International to stay out of abortion debate
Yet another pro-life organization is urging Amnesty International to stay out of the abortion debate. Read more
