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Democrats reveal plan to reduce abortions
Democrats unveiled a policy proposal yesterday, which is intended to reduce the number of abortions in the United States. The... Read more
Archbishop Burke: German Catholics should be proud
As the world watches to see what the first moves of Pope Benedict XVI will be, St. Louis’ Archbishop Raymond... Read more
U.S. Bishops look hopefully to Pope Benedict XVI
As Pope Benedict XVI begins to take his place as spiritual shepherd of over 1 billion Catholics, bishops across the... Read more
Howard Center President Shares Memories of Pope Benedict XVI
The Howard Center For Family, Religion and Society believes Pope Benedict XVI “will be a strong voice for the natural... Read more
World leaders look hopefully to new pontificate
As the world looks to Pope Benedict XVI to fill the giant shoes of Pope John Paul II, leaders from... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls election of Pope Benedict ‘a tremendous moment for the Church’
Archbishop Charles Chaput, leader of the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Denver is welcoming Pope Benedict XVI, formerly, Cardinal... Read more
New Pope knows US Church, says USCCB president
“I have always found him to be very open and pastoral, with a listening ear, especially sensitive to the situation... Read more
Pro-life groups embrace and support Pope Benedict XVI
Numerous pro-life groups are enthusiastic about the election of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger as the next Pope, praising his track record... Read more
New Pope's name focuses on need to evangelize Europe, expert says
Contrary to earlier media reports, the name taken by the new Pope, Benedict XVI, was not inspired by the former... Read more
Catholic students express hope in new Pope
Students at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School in Hendersonville, Tenn., said they hope the new Pope will maintain... Read more
Bishops comment on election of Pope Benedict XVI
Various U.S. bishops have shared their reactions to the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI and have... Read more
All-night prayer vigil for conclave held on Denver campus
Throughout Sunday night and into Monday, a group of students and religious gathered on the Auraria Campus in downtown Denver... Read more
Archbishop Chaput calls Eucharist sale on eBay ‘extraordinarily offensive’
The on-line auctioning company, eBay is under fire today from Catholics around the world who are outraged that the company... Read more
Pro-life demonstration to hit Capitol Hill next week
Six pro-life groups are urging thousands of women to join them on Capitol Hill April 27 to tell the U.S.... Read more
New head of USCCB Office for Child and Youth Protection named
The United States bishops’ Office for Child and Youth Protection has a new director. Teresa M. Kettelkamp, who served with... Read more
Rockford bishop talks about possibilities for John Paul’s successor
Bishop Thomas Doran believes it won't be too long before the 115 cardinals elect the new Pope. Read more
President Bush greets Pope Benedict XVI
Today, President George W. Bush read a short statement at White House's South Lawn greeting Pope Benedict XVI. Read more
Eucharist pulled from E-bay sale
The sale of a Eucharistic host allegedly consecrated by Pope John Paul II on the on-line auction site, E-bay, reportedly... Read more
Notre Dame to present Cardinal Arinze with honorary doctorate
The University of Notre Dame will confer an honorary doctorate to Cardinal Francis Arinze, Prefect of the Congregation of Divine... Read more
Friends, relatives hold Schiavo service
Friends and family of Terri Schiavo gathered for a memorial mass for the 41-year-old woman who died two weeks ago... Read more
