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Catholic groups thankful for Bush's stem-cell veto

Jul 19, 2006

Catholic groups were pleased with President George Bush’s veto yesterday of a bill that would have provided federal funds for... Read more

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Archbishop Dolan announces designation of U.S. shrine as a basilica

Jul 18, 2006

Pope Benedict XVI has granted minor basilica status to Holy Hill, National Shrine of Mary, Help of Christians in Wisconsin.... Read more

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Amnesty International should not take position on abortion, says pro-abortion advocate

Jul 18, 2006

Amnesty International’s recent decision to support abortion rights will cost the human rights organization “much of its credibility,” says a... Read more

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House rejects amendment to ban same-sex marriage

Jul 18, 2006

The U.S. House of Representatives rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage on Tuesday, but House Speaker Dennis... Read more

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US Senate passes three stem-cell bills, House splits vote

Jul 18, 2006

The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives split a vote Tuesday on a bill that would have allowed researchers to... Read more

U.S. Bishops call for ceasefire in Middle East

Jul 18, 2006

In a press release yesterday, the chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ international policy committee said that provocative... Read more

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US Catholic clergy encouraged by bishops’ liturgy decisions

Jul 17, 2006

North American priests and deacons, who are members of the Confraternity of the Catholic Clergy, passed a resolution at their... Read more

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Federal Act to save Mt. Soledad Cross heads to debate

Jul 17, 2006

An act that would protect a 29-ft hilltop cross from being removed from public view now heads to debate in... Read more

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Relics of six Knights of Columbus continue US tour

Jul 16, 2006

A U.S. tour of the relics of six Knights of Columbus, canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000, will... Read more

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Maronite leader calls for end of conflict in Lebanon

Jul 16, 2006

The leader of the Maronite Catholic Church has condemned attacks by Hezbollah and Israel, which have killed hundreds of innocent... Read more

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Stolen jewelry returned to sisters after 25 years

Jul 13, 2006

Sixteen pieces of jewelry, including crucifixes and pocket watches, which were stolen from a community of religious sisters in the... Read more

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Chicago woman helping build faith in Iraq

Jul 13, 2006

Mary Zilligan Becker probably didn’t realize she was going to play a role in the U.S. war in Iraq. But... Read more

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Archbishop considers proactive solutions to settle with victims, protect archdiocese

Jul 13, 2006

In an attempt to prepare for future settlements, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee plans to sell its Archbishop Cousins Center near... Read more

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Despite overwhelming odds, Catholic faith in Pakistan remains strong, says Bishop

Jul 12, 2006

Recently, Pakistan’s Bishop Anthony Lobo, head of Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi was in Boston to share a message of hope with... Read more

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Catholic Mobile launches new wireless content service

Jul 12, 2006

Denver based media company, Catholic Mobile announced today the launch of its innovative wireless content delivery service.  With this public... Read more

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Bishop Skylstad says while parish property is safe, assistance may be requested

Jul 12, 2006

In an ongoing commitment to settle with victims of sexual abuse by priests, Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane told church... Read more

Cardinal urges Senate to support bills on stem-cell research

Jul 12, 2006

Cardinal William Keeler has urged the U.S. Senate to support two out of three bills related to stem cell research,... Read more

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Milingo appears in Washington promoting married clergy

Jul 11, 2006

Archbishop Emmanuel Milingo, the erratic, retired Zambian archbishop who joined the Rev. Moon cult in 2001 appeared in Washington, D.C.... Read more

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Liberal Christianity is disintegrating, says Catholic columnist

Jul 10, 2006

Liberal Christianity is disintegrating and it is evident in the accelerated fragmentation of the Episcopal Church USA, says Charlotte Allen,... Read more

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Students walk across US, encounter a country which is pro-life

Jul 10, 2006

For the twelfth summer in a row, three teams of college students from throughout America are walking along three separate... Read more