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Pro-life speakers not excluded at Democratic national convention
For the first time in years, the Democratic National Committee is not excluding pro-life democrats from the national convention. Read more
Baltimore archdiocese forbids pro-lifer walkers to speak at parishes
Twelve Catholic college students, taking part in a 1,300-mile walk to spread a pro-life message, received word that the Archdiocese... Read more
Terri’s parents say she would not want her life terminated due to Catholic beliefs
The parents of a brain-damaged woman, at the center of a right-to-die case, said their daughter would not want to... Read more
Legal watchdog to keep fighting for cross in L.A. County seal
The Thomas More Law Center, a legal organization based in Ann Arbour, vowed yesterday to fight in order to keep... Read more
New Catholic University plans to create next generation of country’s leaders
A new Catholic university is planning to open its doors in San Diego in the fall of 2005. The educational... Read more
Survey finds Protestants losing membership, Catholics remaining steady
Protestants may soon account for less than half of the United States population for the first time since the country's... Read more
Bishop says homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood
Homosexuals should be banned from the Catholic priesthood, said Bishop John D'Arcy in an interview published yesterday in the Boston... Read more
Seattle Archbishop says pro-abortion politicians must refrain from Communion
Catholic politicians, who defend pro-abortion policies should refrain from receiving Communion, although ministers should not make the decision of denying... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick urges court to halt executions for crimes committed by juveniles
Theodore Cardinal McCarrick has called on the United States Supreme Court to halt the execution of persons for crimes committed... Read more
Kerry’s statement on life at conception poses contradiction with political decisions, analysts say
Democratic Senator John Kerry's recent remark that ''life begins at conception" poses a contradiction with his political decisions, say ethicists... Read more
California's Catholic bishops support court challenge to abuse claims law
California's Roman Catholic bishops announced their support July 16 for a case in a San Diego federal court, which asserts... Read more
U.S. bishops call for action, aid in war-torn Sudan
The U.S. bishops are calling on Americans to urge their government to press the United Nations Security Council to pass... Read more
USCCB President says failure to vote on Federal Marriage Amendment is “shameful”
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued on Thursday a statement expressing... Read more
Vote on amendment is beginning, not end of battle, say Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus issued a statement vowing that they “will fight as long as it takes” to protect institution... Read more
Florida priest found innocent of sexual abuse charges
Two years after being accused of sexual abuse, Fr. Chris Eggleton, OP, has been declared innocent of all charges by... Read more
U.S. archdiocese in bankruptcy court asks permission to pay workers
The Archdiocese of Portland has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to pay its 112 employees, reported The Oregonian. Read more
Pro-Life Walkers regret denial to speak at Philadelphia parishes
A group of pro-life youth, walking through the Eastern United States in the American Life League's Summer Crusade for Life,... Read more
Battle for marriage ‘has just begun’ says family group after Senate blocks amendment
The vote against the Federal Marriage Amendment in the Senate shows just how little regard senators have for the will... Read more
Bishop Kicanas denies ‘conspiracy’ in announcing possible bankruptcy
Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson defended his diocese’s decision to consider filing for bankruptcy in the Yuma Sun yesterday... Read more
Vietnamese Catholic refugees arrive in U.S. diocese
Thanks to Catholic Charities, about 3,600 Christian refugees from Hmong, Vietnam, will be resettled in Wisconsin. Almost 300 of these... Read more
