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Idaho passes ‘abortion-information’ legislation
The Idaho House passed legislation Monday that requires doctors to provide women with information about the medical risks of abortion... Read more
Jews are paralyzed by not studying New Testament, says Rabbi
Prominent reform Rabbi Michael Cook says many Jews are paralyzed by their ignorance of New Testament writings, and is urging... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley returns to Boston for first public Mass
The archbishop of Boston received a standing ovation at St. Theresa of Avila Parish April 1 at the beginning of... Read more
University students urged to use mass media to ‘be bold for Christ’
Christian media professionals must produce more than explicitly Christian material in order to expand their impact and influence, said seasoned... Read more
Compendium of the Catechism officially released, sells out first 50,000-copy printing
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church was officially launched at the opening ceremony at the Los Angeles... Read more
Fargo Bishop urges faithful to pray Divine Mercy Novena for vocations, reparation for sexual abuse scandal
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota is urging faithful in his diocese to pray the... Read more
Thousands of Americans to join Catholic Church on Holy Saturday
Thousands of Americans will join the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday, April 15, through the Rite of Christian Initiation of... Read more
Link to pro-life group on government website ruffles feathers
Some feathers were ruffled at Planned Parenthood in South Dakota last week when it came to light that the State... Read more
Catholic Church in US joins broad fellowship of Christian churches
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has joined national leaders from four other Christian confessions — Evangelical/Pentecostal, Historic Protestant, Historic... Read more
Catholics shocked by Notre Dame president’s turnaround on ‘Vagina Monologues’
Following his own strong words denouncing the play in January, many Catholics have responded with dismay to the decision of... Read more
Connecticut bishops claim bias in state legislature
Connecticut’s three Catholic bishops said Wednesday they believe the Church is under fire in the state legislature, where there have... Read more
LA group to bring relics to hurricane-ravaged area, calls for national prayer
A Los-Angeles group will make a pilgrimage through the hurricane-ravaged Gulf States with its collection of relics of Christ’s passion. Read more
Immigration bill does not criminalize assistance efforts, say legislators
A group of legislators are striving to assure the U.S. Catholic bishops that a new and much criticized immigration reform... Read more
President Bush praises Church as voice for human dignity at National Catholic prayer breakfast
This morning in the nation’s capital, Catholic and political leaders from around the U.S. gathered for the annual National Catholic... Read more
Experts skeptical of new ‘Gospel of Judas’
The Gospel of Judas, a manuscript which experts believe may date back to the 2nd century, and suggests that Judas... Read more
Churchgoing can add years to your life, study review reveals
A recent review of existing research on factors related to longevity reveals that people who attend religious services weekly actually... Read more
Bishops urge governor to veto stem-cell bill
Three Catholic leaders are urging Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich Jr. to veto legislation allowing for state funding of embryonic stem... Read more
Young men considering priesthood choose between 'God or the Girl' on A&E
A new five-part documentary, billed as a reality show, about priestly vocations will premiere Easter Sunday. “God or the Girl”... Read more
Scientist claims Jesus could have walked on ice, not water, others critical of assessment
Rare weather conditions, creating a cold period some 2,500 to 1,500 years ago, could have created a hard-to-see floating ice... Read more
Vatican’s U.N. rep: immigration debate must not be manipulated for short-term political gain at expense of human beings
Speaking to the United Nation’s Commission on Population and Development yesterday, the Holy See’s Archbishop Celestino Migliore urged leaders to... Read more
