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Philadelphia priests listen to victims’ stories
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia took another step toward reconciliation with victims of sexual abuse last week, when three people recounted... Read more
US bishops support UN resolution for Darfur
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has urged President George W. Bush and congressional leaders to work with greater... Read more
US bishops join call urging Amnesty International to stay out of abortion debate
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has warned Amnesty International that a proposal to abandon its... Read more
Family-diversity model has failed, traditional marriage must be protected by law, scholars say
For the first time, more than 100 legal and family scholars have signed a collective document declaring that family law... Read more
Former Democratic Committee Chairman asks, can you be Catholic and a Democrat?
David Carlin has been a Democrat nearly his entire life. The former Rhode Island State Senator and Chairman of his... Read more
Cardinal invites priests to hear witness of sex-abuse victims
Cardinal Justin Rigali has invited his local priests to join him Friday to listen to the accounts from victims of... Read more
Catholic groups question law school over choice of politician as guest lecturer
Several Catholic groups have expressed their displeasure at the decision of The Catholic University of America to bring Bob Casey,... Read more
Catholics urged not to participate in CROP Walk
The Diocese of Lansing is encouraging Catholics not to participate in the 30-year annual Church World Service CROP Walk, which... Read more
Majority of Americans see God as an angry judge, says new survey
A recent survey reveals that 9 out of 10 Americans say they believe in God but they hold four very... Read more
US bishops call for just immigration reform bill
President George W. Bush and Congress must “work together to produce a fair and just comprehensive immigration reform bill,” said... Read more
Catholic pundit offers advice to Republican Party
Given a recent poll that shows a drop in the number of people who view the Republican Party as friendly... Read more
Bridgeport Diocese honors first responders of 9/11
The Catholic community of the Diocese of Bridgeport gathered to pray for those who died five years ago in the... Read more
Catholic News Agency offering special coverage of Pope in Bavaria
The Catholic News Agency (CNA) is extending a special invitation to you, our readers, to follow Pope Benedict XVI on... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl named to new professorship at CUA
Archbishop Donald Wuerl of Washington has been named the first William Cardinal Baum University Professor of Theology at The Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George a hero to polio survivors
Polio survivors consider Cardinal Francis George a hero, according to a recent report in the Chicago Tribune. Read more
Catholic Charities argues for exemption from contraceptive coverage
Lawyers for Catholic Charities of Albany urged the state Court of Appeals Wednesday to either expand an exemption for state-mandated... Read more
Religious art breathes new life into flooded Louisiana church
One year after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, churches continue to offer hope and practical support for families recovering from the... Read more
Catholic Center vandalized in midst of statewide abortion debate
Vandals spray painted a symbol on a pro-life sign in front of the Pius XII Newman Center at South Dakota... Read more
Victims of rape and incest struggle to be heard, say studies show abortion is not the answer
A group of women who know first hand the suffering caused by rape and incest have come together in an... Read more
Miami archbishop emphasizes duty to pray for one’s enemies
In a letter to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Miami, intended to express solidarity with the bishops of Cuba... Read more
