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Pittsburgh mayor says Catholic upbringing central to his political success
The 26-year-old mayor of Pittsburgh says that he would not be in his current position, as a credible and successful... Read more
Connecticut Episcopal diocese approves blessing of same-sex unions
Episcopal priests in Connecticut may bless same-sex unions in church ceremonies. Bishop Andrew Smith, the leader of the Episcopal Diocese... Read more
U.S. Bishops to vote on funding for sex abuse study
Bishops in the United States will discuss funding for a study to understand the underlying causes of the problem of... Read more
New Jersey court ruling opens door for homosexual “marriage”
New Jersey’s highest court yesterday ruled that “there is no fundamental right to same-sex marriage.” However, the 4-3 ruling does... Read more
Bishop takes on health care, reminds that spiritual life arises from sound mind and healthy body
The Church in West Virginia is called to transform the health of her communities, by promoting wellbeing in mind and... Read more
Vatican mosaics to make North American debut
They’ve never left the Vatican — until now. Thirty-seven mosaics, depicting masterworks from the Renaissance to modern times, will be... Read more
Baltimore Cardinal calls for offensive against pornography
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has asked Catholics to join him during Pornography Awareness Week in praying that the nation... Read more
Cardinal Keeler recovering after car accident, says friend anticipated death
Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore is up and about, though using a walker and wearing a protective boot on his... Read more
Cardinal Egan confronts abusive priests
Cardinal Edward Egan has issued a letter to all pastors of the Archdiocese of New York, confronting, head-on, rumors of... Read more
Jesuit university endows human rights chair in name of pro-abortion priest
Georgetown University Law Center has named a human rights chair for a controversial priest who has been actively supportive of... Read more
Archbishop Burke calls for prayers to prior to vote on cloning
Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis has called on all of the faithful in his diocese to pray the rosary... Read more
Bishops to vote on guidelines for helping Catholics prepare to receive Communion
A new document, drafted by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, will likely raise the issue once again about whether... Read more
Bishop questions motives of watchdog group
Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, Wisconsin is questioning the motives of a watchdog group who asked the state Elections Board... Read more
Thousands in Boston pray for vocations, healing before saint’s relic
The incorrupt heart of the patron saint of priests, St. John Vianney, was in Boston last week. Organizers said they... Read more
Catholic groups suffer tough religious liberties loss, must provide contraception
The New York Catholic Conference is considering an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court after a New York State Court... Read more
Bishop Morlino defends his right to inform Catholics on issues of faith and morals
The Bishop of Madison, Wisconsin, is defending his right to inform Catholics about the Church’s stance on issues of faith... Read more
Catholic Church not opposed to all stem-cell research, says priest
The public has the misconception that the Catholic Church and pro-life political candidates oppose all types of stem cell research,... Read more
Ignatius Press preps for John Paul II movie release
Two award winning Hollywood actors will be on hand for the DVD release of an acclaimed film on the life... Read more
US Bishops to vote on guidelines for ministering to homosexuals
Spokesmen for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced yesterday the bishops’ intention to approve new guidelines for... Read more
Priest says Foley may accuse him of inappropriate actions
A priest who served in former U.S. Representative Mark Foley’s parish in 1966 and 1967, when Foley would have been... Read more
