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Gay “Marriage” ban passed but “civil unions” approved in Massachusetts
Massachusetts legislators took a significant step on Monday toward banning gay “marriage,” but at the cost of legalizing “civil unions,”... Read more
Man confesses burglary after viewing “The Passion of the Christ” with his mother
The Arizona Tribune reported on Monday that a repentant burglar turned himself in Sunday in Mesa after watching Mel Gibson’s... Read more
Christian alternative to Girl Scouts growing in U.S.
The Christian-based American Heritage Girls seems to be growing across the U.S. as an alternative to the Girl Scouts, which... Read more
Virginity pledges lower out-of-wedlock births
A new study from The Heritage Foundation has found that young women, who take an abstinence or virginity pledge, are... Read more
USCCB applauds passage of Unborn Victims of Violence Act
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops applauded the Senate for passing the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, S. 1019,... Read more
Marriage and family rally set for San Francisco
A prayer rally in support of marriage and family will be held in San Francisco this week, the day before... Read more
“Passion of the Christ” moves man to confess murder
The Houston Chronicle reported on Thursday that a case of apparent suicide has been ruled a murder after a 21-year-old... Read more
Unborn Victims of Violence Act passed by the Senate
An important piece of pro-life legislation could be soon signed by President Bush after the Senate passed yesterday the Unborn... Read more
American Life League urges archbishop to ban Kerry
The American Life League has requested that Archbishop Sean O’Malley of Boston “consider further action” against Senator John F. Kerry... Read more
Jesuit College hosts VOTF in New Jersey despite Archbishop's opposition
A Jesuit-run college in New Jersey will host a lay reform group to meet in one of its buildings next... Read more
Ave Maria University to build one of largest Catholic churches in U.S.
Ave Maria University announced plans yesterday to build one of the largest Catholic churches in the United States – the... Read more
Bishop of Oakland rejects running VOTF ad in Catholic paper
A Catholic publication refused to run an ad about a one-day seminar, sponsored by Voice of the Faithful and the... Read more
Possible miracle for ‘snowshoe bishop’ gives cause new momentum
The possibility of a miracle may give new momentum to the cause for the sainthood of Marquette’s first bishop, Frederic... Read more
Suffering can lead to self-knowledge, intimacy with God, panelists say
The power of "The Passion of the Christ" is its effectiveness in helping people understand that their personal suffering, when... Read more
University students to gather in Rome for youth forum
University students from all over the world will have the opportunity to “bridge evangelism with intellectualism and religious values” at... Read more
Jewish-Christian surveys show ‘Passion’ not generating anti-Semitism
According to two recent surveys, “The Passion of the Christ” has not caused an increase in anti-Semitic sentiment among Americans... Read more
“National Right To Life” decision to kill South Dakota pro-life bill sparks controversy
The Thomas More Law Center has accused National Right to Life of “betraying the unborn,” after the well-known pro-life organization... Read more
Catholic schools to close in Chicago, reorganize this fall
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced the closure of four more elementary schools Monday in order to create a regional school... Read more
4,000 Catholic men gather for fellowship, spiritual strength
Nearly 4,000 men, ranging from pre-teens to the elderly, attended the 10th annual Catholic Men's Conference, March 20, organized to... Read more
Jim Caviezel talks with CNA about faith after "The Passion of the Christ"
Jim Caviezel, the actor who played Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ”, spoke with the Catholic News... Read more
