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USCCB praises Justice Department’s appeal to rulings against Partial-Birth Abortion Act
An official with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops praised the Justice Department’s appeal of two federal courts rulings against... Read more
Bishops: U.S. law ‘harmful’ to immigrants, refugees
New legislation implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission is "extremely harmful to immigrants, asylum-seekers, and refugees," says the chairman... Read more
Mother of four speaks out about ‘the other sex abuse’ in the Catholic Church
The U.S. Church is living through another scandal, and the perpetrators are not priests; the perpetrators are parents, says Mary... Read more
USCCB urges House to support Marriage Protection Amendment
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a letter, urging the House of Representatives “to preserve and... Read more
Catholics for a Free Choice files IRS complaint against the Culture of Life Foundation
A pro-abortion organization, claiming to be Catholic, has filed a complaint with the IRS against the pro-life Culture of Life... Read more
Canon Law expert says bishops should deny Communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians
Giving a pro-abortion Catholic politician Communion contravenes Canon Law and creates a source of scandal for all believers, said canon... Read more
“Catholic vote may tip scales for Bush,” research group claims
A recent survey carried out by the Ventura-based Barna Group shows that a “seismic shift” in the Catholic vote in... Read more
Pro-life leader says abortion movement is ‘killing itself’
Abortions are having a clear impact on the U.S. political landscape in more ways than the recent obvious debates and... Read more
U.S. bishops urge clergy to preach against domestic violence, aid battered women
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the U.S. bishops' are urging Catholic priests and other pastoral leaders to preach... Read more
Catholic League says ad questioning polls discredits Christians
Catholic League president William Donohue spoke out against a full-page ad in the New York Times, which he says attacks... Read more
Ex-homosexual target of anti-Christian protests in Illinois
Protests Sunday by homosexual-rights groups of a church, hosting an ex-homosexual speaker, are "a telling glimpse into the anti-religious heart... Read more
Bishop Gracida explains how and why pro-abortion Catholic politicians must be denied Communion
In a statement sent to Catholic News Agency, Bishop Rene Gracida, emeritus of Corpus Christi (Texas), explained why there is... Read more
Ecumenical center decries Florida court’s decision in Terri Schiavo case
A pro-family, ecumenical organization decries the Florida Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn Terri’s Law, “thus paving the way for... Read more
Princeton paper prints pro-life message, calls on readers to unite against abortion
A pro-life article published last week in Princeton University’s daily paper has shocked critics and raised strong support from pro-life... Read more
U.S. Catholic receives 100th-birthday greetings from the Pope
A 100th birthday is a special event in itself. But it became even more special for Carmelinda Rossi when she... Read more
First American bishop indicted for child sexual abuse this morning
Bishop Emeritus of Springfield, Msgr. Thomas Dupre, has been indicted on charges of child rape. The indictment was announced this... Read more
DA announces Bishop Dupre will not be prosecuted because of statute of limitations
Hampden District Attorney William Bennett announced on Monday afternoon that he cannot prosecute Roman Catholic Bishop Thomas Dupre on child... Read more
U.S. bishops may appoint nun as head of review board, sources say
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was planning Saturday to appoint a nun to the lay review board on sexual... Read more
Amarillo bishop says no Communion to pro-abortion politicians
A Texas bishop has asked Catholics in his diocese to inform him if they know pro-abortion Catholic politicians so that... Read more
Florida Supreme Court decides ‘Terri's Law’ is unconstitutional
Based on the unanimous ruling of the Florida Supreme Court yesterday, Terri Schiavo’s feeding tube should be removed, but it... Read more
