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Priestly formation must lead to understanding of ‘spiritual fatherhood’, says bishop
Bishops and priests are called to be “true spiritual fathers” to the faithful, but there are important cultural factors and... Read more
The Passion Recut hits theaters today
Theaters nationwide today will begin showing an edited version of Mel Gibson’s blockbuster hit, The Passion of the Christ, which... Read more
Franciscan Friars praying to Archbishop Sheen for miracle for Schiavo
While pro-life supporters nationwide fight for the life of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo, whose feeding tube is scheduled to be removed... Read more
St. Louis Polish community seeks new home
Members of St. Louis’ Polish community are looking forward toward a new parish home following a year-long dispute between the... Read more
Economist to debate morality of market economy
The morality of current economic policy and business will be the focus of a lecture March 12 at the Notre... Read more
Bishops’ spokesperson hails UN declaration against human cloning
The United Nations declaration against all forms of human cloning, including therapeutic cloning, “is a powerful statement in favor of... Read more
Archbishop Chaput decries death penalty
On Wednesday, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput praised a recent Supreme Court decision which bans the use of the death penalty... Read more
NY bishops support tax credits for families to save Catholic schools
The New York Catholic Conference is supporting a bill in the state Senate that would provide income-tax credits of up... Read more
Pro-life community inflamed by ‘Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers’
According to pro-abortion supporters, today is the “National Day of Appreciation for Abortion Providers”, a day they say, to recognize... Read more
First California church abuse cases set for trial
Two California dioceses are scheduled to go to trial March 14 for cases of alleged sexual abuse by priests. Read more
Gibson plans new movie about Fatima
After the huge success of The Passion of the Christ Braveheart star, Mel Gibson will soon release a film about... Read more
Pro-life leader reveals latest efforts of pro-abortion movement to defeat pro-lifers
With a recent shift in public opinion that seems to have placed pro-lifers in a more positive light, pro-life leader... Read more
Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false
A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more
New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story
Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more
County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display
Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more
Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor
Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more
Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights
The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more
Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more
Pope's perseverance inspires faithful in Philadelphia
Through his physical weakness and his infirmities, Pope John Paul II continues to inspire Catholics to persevere in the face... Read more
Chicago columnist praises Catholic schools, makes appeal to save them
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Suzanne Ontiveros says she considers herself and her son blessed to have received a Catholic school education... Read more
