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Knights urged to ‘make crucial difference’ in Federal Marriage Amendment
The 1.5 million U.S. members of the Knights of Columbus are urged to “make the crucial difference” in the debate... Read more
Cleveland bishop will not deny Communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians
In a long statement to the faithful of his diocese, Bishop Anthony M. Pilla of Cleveland announced that he would... Read more
Archdiocese of Los Angeles to challenge California law on abuse victims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles plans to petition a federal judge and request to join a constitutional challenge to a... Read more
Seminary in San Antonio to launch expansion campaign
A seminary in the American Southwest, which is in the midst of an expansion campaign, has welcomed a new leader. ... Read more
Expert explains disturbing logic of beheadings by Muslim extremists
The recent beheading of American Paul Johnson in Saudi Arabia by Muslim extremists is not simply an attack against Americans... Read more
Catholic League says HBO special on celibacy “maligns Church”
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Catholic League criticized the HBO special “Celibacy,” a documentary in the “America Undercover”... Read more
Bishop to decide Tucson Diocese bankruptcy in September
Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson (Arizona) announced on Wednesday that he will make a decision about whether the Diocese... Read more
Archdiocese of Boston finalizes property sale to Boston College
Boston College have announced it has finalized the purchase of most of the Archdiocese of Boston’s headquarters for $99.4 million. Read more
New poll claims Catholic vote depends on confidence in president to resolve Iraq war
A recent poll claims that the most important factor, which will determine how Catholics will vote in the November presidential... Read more
Death penalty adds to culture of violence, should be stopped: Archbishop Chaput
The death penalty does not contribute in creating justice, but only feeds a culture of violence and revenge, said Archbishop... Read more
Summer conferences for Catholic youth inspire, renew faith
School’s out and Catholic summer youth conferences are heating up. More than a dozen regional camps have been organized and... Read more
Catholic community remembers Mexican immigrants who died at border
The Catholic community remembered those Mexican immigrants who died trying to cross the United States border into Arizona Sunday. About... Read more
Catholic bishops of North Dakota and Minnesota to issue letter against death penalty for accused killer
The Catholic bishops of North Dakota and Minnesota are expected to issue a letter this week, stating their position against... Read more
U.S. Bishops urge support for Federal Marriage Amendment
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has written to all Catholic bishops,... Read more
No celebrations for Boston archbishop after receiving pallium from Pope John Paul
Archbishop Sean O'Malley of Boston will receive the pallium from Pope John Paul II at the Vatican tomorrow but with... Read more
Formerly paralyzed women prove effectiveness of adult stem-sell research
Two women, who were formerly paralyzed but treated with the use of adult stem cells, attended a press conference yesterday... Read more
Catholic League slams Jewish newspaper criticizing U.S. bishops
The president of the Catholic League said Catholics are owed an apology after the lead editorial in the June 25... Read more
Christian Brothers invited to open new public school in Chicago
Chicago Public Schools officials have invited the De La Salle Christian Brothers to open a new public middle school in... Read more
Salesians deny moving priests accused of sexual abuse
The Salesians of Don Bosco issued a statement June 21, denying allegations that they have moved priests, accused of sexual... Read more
Marriage Amendment crucial to protect family, says Archbishop Chaput
With only three weeks before the Federal Marriage Amendment is expected in the U.S. Senate, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver... Read more
