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Religious beliefs give illegals hope
Illegal immigrants from Mexico continue to make the journey into the United States because of their faith, says a recent... Read more
Chicago to close 10 parishes
As many as 10 parishes may close in the Archdiocese of Chicago this year. The archbishop, Frances Cardinal George, approved... Read more
Illinois columnist claims Catholic hospitals performing late term abortions
Two Catholic hospital systems, Loyola Health System in Chicago, and Providence Health System on the west coast and Alaska, commit... Read more
Abortion is only proportionate to itself, Ratzinger Priests for Life director clarifies Ratzinger memo
Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, has responded to the recent controversy concerning the distortion - by... Read more
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception launches new virtual tour on website
In the 150th anniversary year of the Immaculate Conception, a complete virtual tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine... Read more
Pro-Kerry Catholic activists denounce politicking in Catholic Churches
In a press release issued today two Pro-Kerry Catholics who head Catholics for Kerry groups in Columbus, Ohio, and Boston,... Read more
Man criticizes bishop for stance on Communion for pro-abortion politicians
A university professor assailed Bishop Richard Joseph Malone of Maine with words of criticism at an anti-abortion luncheon Saturday, for... Read more
Boston diocese faces 140 new claims of sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Boston is facing another 140 claims of sexual abuse less than one year after paying out $85... Read more
Bishop seeks reconciliation with sex-abuse victims, pastor
A mass on Sunday, celebrated by Bishop Timothy McDonnell of Springfield at St. Michael’s Parish, was a moment of reconciliation... Read more
Bishop granted right of oversight in sexual-abuse allegations
Maricopa County’s top prosecutor said he has confidence in the current bishop of the Diocese of Pheonix and in the... Read more
Ratzinger letter misinterpreted by Kerry supporters as OK’ing votes for pro-abortion candidates
Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry have misused the letter of Cardinal Ratzinger to the U.S. Bishops Conference -... Read more
HLI salutes Portuguese Pro-life groups for fighting against Dutch abortion ship
Human Life International sent congratulations last week to the Portuguese pro-life group “Maternity and Life” for its intense efforts to... Read more
Michigan sisters’ support of pro-abortion group affront to Church, says American Life League
American Life League is outraged that the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters in Michigan made a financial donation to a... Read more
Oregon Catholic board lends support to ballot against same-sex marriage
The Oregon Catholic Conference is expected to support a ballot that would ban same-sex marriage when its board meets today,... Read more
New film about ‘ex-homosexuals’ to premiere on ‘Coming Out Day’
A new film, to be released next month, debunks the notion that homosexuality is a fixed sexual orientation. “I Do... Read more
U.S. Catholic program launches campaign in fight against poverty
More than 10 percent of Americans live in poverty, says a report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau Aug. 26,... Read more
American views of Islam sharply divided
Roughly four-in-ten Americans (39%) say they have a favorable impression of Islam, while about as many (37%) say they have... Read more
U.S. bishops said to withdraw presidential questionnaire
In a letter released to the U.S. bishops Friday, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Office of Government Liaison announced... Read more
Cardinal Mahony ordered to hand over secret documents on accused priests
The Los Angeles Superior Court yesterday ordered Cardinal Roger Mahony to hand over documents from the archdiocese’s secret personnel files... Read more
Law center challenges removal of 43-foot cross from public square
The West Coast regional office of the Thomas More Law Center has filed a brief in federal court, challenging a... Read more
