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Newspaper’s ban of “pro-life” causes mix-up
The Los Angeles Times’ policy to ban the phrase “pro-life” created some confusion last month when music critic Mark Swed... Read more
Boston to close churches, schools to deal with deficit
The Archdiocese of Boston may close as many as 75 of its 357 parishes in order to cope with a... Read more
Forgiveness, strength in 'The Passion' essential to deal with crisis, says bishop
Forgiveness and strength, as demonstrated by Jesus and Mary in Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of the Christ”, are necessary... Read more
Annan supports of abortion advocates, raises questions of objectivity: C-FAM
The UN Secretary General called an international coalition that advocates abortion on demand for women and girls a “shining example”,... Read more
Judge rules against removal of anti-Catholic statue on university campus
A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that Washburn University did not violate the constitution by prominently displaying a sculpture... Read more
Same-sex marriage still illegal despite local initiatives: Spitzer
In light of some 25 same-sex marriages performed by municipal officials, New York's attorney general affirmed yesterday that current state... Read more
‘The Passion’ needed for young generation to ‘get it’
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” is what today’s generation of youth needs to understand Christ’s message, said the... Read more
O'Malley draws flock of hundreds at church
Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley of Boston celebrated a mass of reconciliation at St. Mary’s church last weekend. The parish, which... Read more
Catholic Charities says court fails to support religious freedom
The California Catholic Conference is not backing down after the state’s highest court ruled March 1 that Catholic Charities, Inc.... Read more
Pro-life group: Bishops should oppose decision forcing Catholic Charities to provide contraception
The American Life League (ALL) issued on Monday an urgent statement calling on bishops to oppose yesterday’s California Supreme Court... Read more
Cardinal of New York: “Go to see The Passion”
The Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Edward Egan, has urged parishioners to see Mel Gibson's blockbuster “The Passion of the... Read more
Musical composer for ‘The Passion’ faced personal ‘battle with Satan’
Writing the musical score for “The Passion of the Christ” was the most difficult assignment of his life, said Hollywood... Read more
Denver bishops release number of sexual-abuse cases, commit to zero tolerance
Two days before the release of the national survey on sexual abuse of minors by clergy in the U.S. Church,... Read more
“Passion” a box-office smash, Gibson considering making another film about faith
Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has become a box-office smash in the United States, bringing in 117.5 million... Read more
Alabama Episcopalians reject homosexual bishop
Six months after the ordination of their denomination’s first openly homosexual bishop, Alabama Episcopalians have voted for a resolution to... Read more
Harvard to launch embryonic stem-cell research center
Harvard University will launch the largest privately funded embryonic stem-cell research project to date, reported the Boston Sunday Globe. Read more
Harvard law professor says same-sex marriage not about civil rights, but special preference
A Catholic Harvard University law professor says all U.S. citizens should welcome President George W. Bush’s endorsement of a constitutional... Read more
Committee investigating sex abuse: selection of candidates, priestly formation is key
Robert S. Bennett, a Washington attorney heading the research committee of the National Review Board for the protection of Children... Read more
Changes are being made to correct the crisis, USCCB President says
Belleville Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, said that bishops in the US... Read more
Georgetown University defends use of cell lines from aborted fetuses
Georgetown University is defending its research practices after a review revealed that its Medical Center is using cell lines derived... Read more
