US News
Priest donates kidney to ailing parishioner
Last Thursday, Patricia Sanchez, a 60-year old mother of four received a new kidney during a successful transplant in Birmingham... Read more
St. Louis Archbishop appointed to Church’s highest court
On Saturday the Holy See announced that Archbishop Raymond Burke of the Archdiocese of St. Louis has been appointed to... Read more
Stable democracy may lead Christians to return to Middle East, says patriarch
The spiritual leader for Maronite Catholics worldwide said working together toward democracy in the Middle East will encourage Lebanese citizens... Read more
Human rights group demands Olympic change after infirm Chinese bishop arrested
A U.S.-based human rights group is calling on the Olympic Committee to cancel the Olympic Games in China after government... Read more
Man who awoke from coma raises new questions about death of Terri Schiavo
The case of Terry Wallis, an Arkansas man who suddenly woke up from a 19-year long coma, has raised new... Read more
Colorado bishops urge lawmakers to enact just immigration legislation
Two Colorado bishops are urging state lawmakers to legislate for the “common good” on the issue of immigration reform. Read more
Same-sex marriage defeated in New York, Georgia
The highest courts in two states ruled against same-sex marriage Thursday. Read more
Priest requests prayers for abortion practitioners
The national director of Priests of Life is calling on Christians to pray for the continued conversion of abortion practitioners. Read more
Supreme Court intervenes, temporarily stops removal of 29-foot cross in San Diego
The Supreme Court intervened Monday to stay the removal of a large cross from San Diego property, reported the Associated... Read more
Cuban Cardinal optimistic about future of Church
Despite limitations imposed on religious practice by Fidel Castro’s government, the Catholic Church in Cuba continues to welcome newly baptized... Read more
African American evangelization conference to empower youth, youth ministers
A Catholic conference for African Americans promises to equip and empower participants, especially youth and youth ministers, with what is... Read more
Benedictine center abandons Catholic identity
The St. Benedict Center, a Benedictine ecumenical community in Madison for the past 40 years, has chosen to end its... Read more
Abortion group tells Congress about plans to advance abortion in Latin America
On Thursday, the Center for Reproductive Rights, a pro-abortion lobby and legal support group, held a briefing on Capitol Hill... Read more
Vatican calls for action against illicit trade of small arms
The Holy See once again reiterated its position against the illicit trade of small arms, at a United Nations conference... Read more
Operation Rescue buys-out abortion clinic and sets up new headquarters
Operation Rescue has purchased the building that housed Central Women’s Services, an abortion clinic in Wichita. The building will be... Read more
A super savior? New ‘Superman’ film prompts strong religious emotions
Yesterday, the long awaited ‘Superman Returns’ movie hit theaters amid a strong buzz of religious interest. While many are praising... Read more
Parental notification initiative moves into hands of California voters
A new initiative requiring doctors who wish to perform an abortion on a minor to wait 48 hours after informing... Read more
New Catholic high school makes college a reality for Kansas City’s low income residents
A new Catholic high school is making waves in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas--and providing a college preparatory education... Read more
Washington reversal on Ten Commandments display seen as victory for religious liberty
District of Columbia officials announced Monday that a sculpture of the Ten Commandments, which was erected on private property across... Read more
Buffett gift likely to benefit already profitable Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups are concerned about an influx of money to Planned Parenthood Federation after billionaire Warren Buffett announced he would... Read more
