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Immigration expert Bishop DiMarzio calls on faithful to reject any immoral immigration laws
As the U.S. Senate continues to inch closer to a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s immigration system, as many Catholic... Read more
Priest sends open letter to Michael Schiavo on anniversary of Terri’s death
The priest who witnessed Terri Schiavo’s final hours at her bedside last March reiterated his previous statement that her husband,... Read more
Catholics called to celebrate dignity of women on Mother’s Day
The Family Life Office of the Diocese of Lincoln and The Leaven, a Catholic lay apostolate, will co-sponsor a celebration... Read more
Catholic agencies say poverty ‘assaults millions’
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services presented their priorities for 2007 foreign assistance to the House... Read more
Conference considers worldwide ‘war on Christians’
A conference next week promises to address Christian singling out around the world and in the media. The conference, called... Read more
Bedside priest prepares for one year anniversary of Terri Schiavo death
Fr. Frank Pavone was by Terri Schiavo’s bedside just before she died one year ago next Friday. Read more
Pope Benedict: New cardinals now share more intensely in the mystery of Christ, the sufferings of Christ
The Church’s College of Cardinals now has 15 new members among its ranks. This morning, Pope Benedict XVI created the... Read more
Vatican outlines Thursday discussions between Pope, Cardinals
Today, the Vatican released the official account of Thurday’s Day of Prayer and Reflection, in which Pope Benedict and members... Read more
Human Rights Watch demands Mexico legalize abortion
In a report posted on the group’s website, the pro-abortion organization Human Rights Watch is demanding that Mexican leaders provide... Read more
International law firm offering financial assistance for Afghan Christian convert facing death
The U.S.-based Becket Fund, an international law firm dedicated to the protection of religious freedom is offering financial assistance for... Read more
Strong sales for advanced copies of new Catechism Compendium
It may not make the New York Times Bestsellers’ List, but the U.S. bishops’ publishing office is expecting the soon-to-be-released... Read more
San Francisco city supervisors slam Vatican position on gay adoptions
The City of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors issued a statement Tuesday, calling on the Vatican to change its directive... Read more
Pressure mounts on Afghanistan to release Christian convert
An increasing number of groups and governments are calling on Afghanistan to honor the universal human right to religious practice... Read more
Oldest US cathedral undergoes $32M restoration
The nation’s oldest Catholic cathedral has undergone a $32-million restoration, with the intention of returning it to the purity of... Read more
Prayer campaign launched to fight abortion in Latin America
An international pro-life network is organizing a worldwide prayer campaign to combat the looming abortion industry in Latin America. Read more
Ave Maria to take over Nicaraguan college
Ave Maria University will take ownership of a college that was formerly the branch of a Baptist university in Nicaragua.... Read more
San Francisco Archbishop: Gay adoptions conflict with Church teachings, but conflict of interests looms at Catholic Charities
Archbishop George Niederauer has said placing children with same-sex couples conflicts with Catholic teaching and has asked his local Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George “deeply troubled” as Archdiocese of Chicago releases findings of massive abuse probe
The Archdiocese of Chicago released the disturbing findings of their "Report on Clerical Sexual Abuse of Minors Findings and Solutions"... Read more
Soon-to-be Cardinal O’Malley looks toward future for strained Archdiocese of Boston
On Friday, Boston’s Archbishop Sean O’Malley will travel to Rome where Pope Benedict XVI will officially be made a Cardinal.... Read more
Boston Archdiocese announces removal of 8 priests
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that 8 priests who were charged with sexual abuse have now been removed from... Read more
