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Fargo diocese closes five parishes
As the population continues to dwindle, the Diocese of Fargo plans to close five small rural parishes in the coming... Read more
Becket Fund to defend Hindu Temple against court activism
The Hindu Temple Society of North America, of Flushing, Queens, filed suit in federal court yesterday, claiming that local courts... Read more
President pushes Faith-based iniciatives during speech to Knights of Columbus
President George W. Bush reiterated his commitment to promoting "compassionate Conservatism" by supporting the work of faith-based organizations during an... Read more
U.S. bishop visits troubled Sudanese region
The chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops International Policy Committee arrived in Sudan Sunday to assess the humanitarian... Read more
Detroit archdiocese adds traditional Latin Mass to save church
In an unexpected effort to save the historic St. Josaphat Church in central Detroit, Adam Cardinal Maida has authorized the... Read more
President Bush to address Knights of Columbus this evening
President George W. Bush is scheduled to address the Knights of Columbus at their international convention in Dallas this afternoon.... Read more
Catholics recognize promise of stem-cell research
In the ongoing stem-cell debate, a USCCB official says it is possible to have “good morality and good medicine.” Read more
Catholic Radio to honor founder of rapidly expanding order of nuns
Michigan Catholic Radio will honor the cofounder and superior of an order of nuns that is growing by leaps and... Read more
Democrats’ religion advisor wants ‘under God’ out of the pledge, CL claims
The Catholic League is claiming that the ordained minister, newly appointed by the Democratic National Committee as the senior advisor... Read more
USCCB praises Vatican document on collaboration between men and women
The new Vatican document on the collaboration of men and women is "a timely reminder of both the equality of... Read more
Press report highlights ‘new breed of priests’ loyal to Pope John Paul
The Los Angeles Times published a long report yesterday, highlighting a “new breed” of younger priests, who are loyal to... Read more
Study confirms “modern” contraceptive pills are dangerous for women
A recent study by prominent medical organizations has determined that the latest contraceptive pills continue to pose a risk for... Read more
Paulist priest addressing closing of DNC says he is personally opposed to abortion
Fr. John B. Ardis, the director of the Paulist Center in Boston, who gave the benediction at yesterday’s closing session... Read more
Former USCCB employee says he was forced out because of Kerry support
An alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention says he was ousted from his job at the U.S. Conference of... Read more
Lesbian couple sues Catholic school, parish in Oregon
A local lesbian couple has decided to file a lawsuit against a Catholic school and the local Catholic parish after... Read more
U.S. urged to press China on religious freedom
Freedom House’s Center for Religious Freedom is urging U.S. delegates at this weekend’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Singapore... Read more
Pro-life retreat planned for seminarians
Priests for Life will hold its annual national retreat for seminarians next month, from Aug. 10 to 17, at the... Read more
AMA's demand for morning-after pills 'appalling', says USCCB official
The American Medical Association's request to make the morning-after pill available over-the-counter is "sad" and "appalling," says Gail Quinn, Executive... Read more
U.S. Bishop urges Bush to reconsider travel restrictions to Cuba
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement July 27, urging the Bush administration to reconsider the recent restrictions... Read more
Pro-life group files suit to challenge broadcast ban, defend freedom of speech
In an effort to defend its freedom of speech and run an advertising campaign as a grass-roots organization, Wisconsin Right... Read more
