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U.S. Bishops respond to Catholic democrat statement: Human rights are an illusion if fundamental right to life is not protected
On Friday, the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops responded to a controversial statement recently released by 55 Catholic members of... Read more
Catholic groups urge director to include disclaimer in Da Vinci film
Two Catholic organizations are urging director Ron Howard to include a disclaimer at the beginning of his soon-to-be-released film, based... Read more
US bishops seek to educate about Jesus prior to release of Da Vinci Code film
In an attempt to clear up any confusion about Jesus and Christianity that might emerge with the theatre release of... Read more
Catholics protest bill that would require hospitals to give morning-after pill
Catholics in Connecticut are protesting a bill that would require Catholic hospitals to provide the morning-after pill to rape victims. Read more
Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal involving anti-Catholic statue
The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal this week involving a constitutional challenge to an anti-Catholic statue. The... Read more
Christian leaders applaud arrests in Alabama church fires
The Christian Defense Coalition and National Clergy Council have commended federal and state law enforcement for stemming hate crimes against... Read more
'Choose Life' license plate lawsuit wins in appeals court
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed Attorney General Eliot Spitzer’s second attempt to ban the phrase "Choose Life" from... Read more
Catholic agencies call for funding for humanitarian, development activities
Catholic agencies are urging Congress to support essential funding for urgent humanitarian and development activities around the world as it... Read more
USCCB president urges Congress to prioritize poor people in budget decisions
Bishop William Skylstad, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, urged Congress to make poor people in the... Read more
Pro-life leader commends Georgia Senate
The Georgia Senate must be applauded for approving three bills related to pre-born children, said Fr. Frank Pavone Read more
Media reports on sexual abuse unjustified, says Catholic League
Catholic League president Bill Donohue says bigotry was behind the decision of two mid-Western newspapers to publish feature articles on... Read more
Christian rights leader’s home raided by police in India
Fifteen Indian police officers raided the home of Christian human rights advocate Sajan George Monday, reported the Freedom House's Center... Read more
Critics speak out against Phoenix Bishop in Controversial Eucharistic practice
Bishop Olmstead of Phoenix has put into question a controversial practice to administer Communion to an autistic child, a decision... Read more
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast organized
Nearly 2,000 people are expected to attend the third annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, April 7. Read more
Vatican taps U.S. University for Franciscan perspectives on beauty
Ohio’s small Franciscan University of Steubenville has announced its unique contribution to an upcoming Vatican meeting which will explore the... Read more
Rite of election draws more thousand in perspective of baptism at National Shrine
More than 1,000 children, teenagers and adults filled the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Northeast... Read more
Brother of Terri Schindler-Schiavo Special Guest at 27th Annual Maryland Candlelight March for Life
Bobby Schindler, Brother of Terri Schiavo will be the special guest at the 27th annual Maryland Candlelight March for Life... Read more
Democrats For Life promotes initiative to reduce abortions
Democrats For Life is “fully committed to promoting a culture of life,” and supports the recent Catholic Statement of Principles,... Read more
Georgia bishops criticize proposed immigration reform
Georgia’s proposed immigration reforms are “punitive” and run counter to Catholic social teaching which insists that the dignity and rights... Read more
Mississippi governor says he would sign abortion ban
Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said last week that he would likely sign the state’s proposed abortion ban into law if... Read more
