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Nebraska ruling favors abortion doctors, says USCCB official
A Nebraska federal court’s decision yesterday that the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act is unconstitutional shows that the courts will not... Read more
Democrats give up on religious outreach
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) decided to end its religious outreach program after it received some negative attention about the... Read more
US Bishops’ “Presidential Questionnaire” not withdrawn, just “not published,” says USCCB official
An official from the US Bishops Communications Office told Catholic News Agency that the “Presidential Questionnaire,” delivered some weeks ago... Read more
Catholic leaders urge Congress to preserve 'conscience-protection' language in legislation
Three Catholic leaders, including Catholic medical doctors and a USCCB official, are urging Congress to maintain “conscience-protection” language in current... Read more
Cardinal Martino joins Priests for Life, says Catholics cannot vote pro-abortion
Renato Cardinal Martino, president of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, has joined the Episcopal Board of Priests... Read more
Donation by Catholic sisters to pro-abortion group sparks controversy
In an act that has puzzled Catholic Church officials, the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters donated $200 to an organization... Read more
Pro-abortion politicians who receive Communion ‘offend’ other Catholics, says bishop
Catholic politicians who support abortion rights should not receive Communion, but that decision should be left to the politician to... Read more
Pro-abortion Giuliani honored by Catholic hospital group, gets trauma center named after him
The Catholic hospital foundation that has named its new $25-million trauma center after former New York mayor, Rudolph W. Giuliani,... Read more
Harrisburg diocese investigates miracle attributed to wartime priest
The Diocese of Harrisburg is investigating its first miracle to determine whether the intercession of a priest, who died in... Read more
Archbishop Burke to clarify stance on Communion in upcoming pastoral letter
Archbishop Raymond Burke of St. Louis is set to release a new pastoral letter, clarifying his stance about denying Communion... Read more
Pending abuse trial may trigger bankruptcy decision in Tucson diocese
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tucson must decide whether to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy for the diocese by the end of... Read more
Catholic Charities seeks foster families for resettling teen refugees
That’s what Catholic Charities in San Jose is seeking for the first-ever program in California that will train couples to... Read more
Popularity of ‘Passion’ is world's longing for the Eucharist, Phoenix bishop says
The world is longing for communion with Christ and evidence of that is the box office success of Mel Gibson’s... Read more
Catholic Church, Evangelical Christian team up against stem-cell research in CA
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and a wealthy evangelical Christian are the major funders to date of a campaign... Read more
Catholic Charities USA brace to help hurricane victims
Catholic Charities USA has launched a campaign in anticipation of the devastating effects of Hurricane Frances, which is expected to... Read more
Church prepares to mark Patriot Day, Sept. 11
Masses, rallies and a dedication of a memorial are among the events planned for dioceses and parishes in the United... Read more
Legal watchdog slams Kentucky Supreme Court for anti-life ruling
The pro-life legal watchdog, the Thomas More Law Center, slammed the Kentucky Supreme Court’s decision on August 26 to grant... Read more
New program on EWTN focuses on November election
EWTN Global Catholic Network will launch a new 30-minute program on politics this month in an effort to prepare U.S.... Read more
Baldwin brother backs Republicans based on faith
Hollywood actor and born-again Christian Stephen Baldwin is making a special appearance at the Republican National Convention this week in... Read more
“Passion” DVD sales takes top spot for R-rated film
DVD sales for “The Passion of the Christ” have been so successful in its first two days that some entertainment... Read more
