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Same-sex attraction doesn’t justify redefining marriage, Minnesota bishops explain
The Catholic bishops of Minnesota have issued a brief statement on marriage, saying that having same-sex attractions does not deprive... Read more
Democratic candidates using abortion to mobilize support
Recent analysis from the Associate Press (AP) and the New York Times show Democratic candidates in state races using the... Read more
Losing child prompts woman's spiritual search
Life was rolling along right on schedule for Tamara Mack early last year. She and Harvey, her husband, had a... Read more
Academic dean echoes criticism of West’s treatment of concupiscence
Christopher West’s interpretation of John Paul II has merit, but criticism of his views on continence and concupiscence are warranted,... Read more
Catholic novelist calls men to spiritual fatherhood
Acclaimed Catholic novelist Brian Gail, spoke Wednesday at the Archdiocese of Denver's John Paul II Center for the New Evangelization.... Read more
Fans of US bishops’ Facebook page can win Pope Benedict book in contest
Facebook users will have the opportunity to win a free copy of a book by Pope Benedict XVI if they... Read more
College students in Colorado going barefoot for week of pro-life advocacy
The University of Northern Colorado pro-life student group BEARfoot for Babies is going barefoot on campus to mark its “Life... Read more
Population expert condemns China's one-child policy on 30th anniversary
On Tuesday, population expert Steve Mosher condemned recent statements made by Chinese government officials praising the country's one-child policy. Mosher,... Read more
Defense of human rights must extend to the science lab, argues Detroit archbishop
Following the University of Michigan's announcement of a new embryonic stem cell line, Archbishop Allen Vigneron spoke out against the... Read more
Diocese of Sacramento to host event on Catholic understanding of marriage
The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento will host family scholar Jennifer Roback Morse to discuss how to defend Catholic teaching on... Read more
Pro-lifers decry University of Michigan's new embryonic stem cell line
After the University of Michigan announced the creation of a new embryonic stem cell line, pro-life critics decried the move... Read more
Head of Intercessors of the Lamb resigns after archdiocesan inquiry
The Archdiocese of Omaha announced on Oct. 4 that the leader of contemplative group the Association of the Hermit Intercessors... Read more
Fr. Emil Kapaun nominated for Kansas honor
Father Emil Kapaun, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, is among the 24 men, women, or groups nominated for... Read more
All new life shows us 'God's smile', St. Louis archbishop teaches
Taking as his theme the statement of Pope Benedict XVI, that “every child brings us God's smile,” Archbishop Robert Carlson... Read more
Archbishop urges Alaskans to observe ‘Respect Life Sunday’
Anchorage Archbishop Roger Schwietz is urging Alaskans to celebrate “Respect Life Sunday” on Sunday, Oct. 3 – an annual, nationwide... Read more
US Catholic conference will highlight need for 'constant mission' across North America
Announcing the agenda for its third ever United States Mission Congress, to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October... Read more
Catholic League criticizes Sotheby’s auction house for artwork of crucified frog
Catholic League president Bill Donohue has criticized the New York auction house Sotheby’s for including an artwork of a crucified... Read more
Volunteers for Catholic schools honored at annual dinner
More than 600 people honored the many men and women who volunteer their time and talents to support Catholic schools... Read more
Dawn Eden responds to Dr. Janet Smith's thesis criticisms
Following professor Dr. Janet Smith's recent criticisms of author Dawn Eden's master's thesis critiquing Christopher West's approach to John Paul... Read more
Researchers pioneer new method to generate non-embryonic stem cells
In what one expert calls a “major paper,” researchers have reported new advances in creating efficient and safe alternatives to... Read more
