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Minnesota archbishop's video defending traditional marriage released
Archbishop John Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis has released a video, in which he explains how new definitions of... Read more
God is still calling men to the Catholic priesthood, says seminarian head
“Sometimes the obvious needs to be stated: God is calling a sufficient number of men to be priests in the... Read more
CNN special on Pope repeats ‘debunked’ information on Milwaukee sex abuse priest, authors say
The CNN special “What the Pope Knew” repeats “widely debunked” inaccuracies while trying to link Pope Benedict XVI to sexual... Read more
Sex abuse lawsuit involving Wisconsin priest names Pope Benedict as defendant
A lawsuit filed by a man sexually abused decades ago by a Wisconsin priest has named Pope Benedict XVI as... Read more
Prejudiced journalism 'diminishes public life,' warns Archbishop Chaput
Delivering the featured address at a religion news writers conference in Denver on Friday, Archbishop Charles Chaput commented on what... Read more
Catholics for Equality leader calls for activist unity against bishops
One board member of the dissenting homosexual advocacy group Catholics for Equality says it is “imperative” for activists to unite... Read more
World Health Organization report recognizes lower maternal mortality rate
A new report by the United Nations has accepted lower revised estimates of global maternal deaths. The move follows years... Read more
Expert critiques President Obama's health care claims
Commenting on the six month anniversary of the Senate passage of President Obama's health care bill on Sept. 23, Population... Read more
Nebraska Catholic high school community mobilizes to win $500,000 prize
In an effort to finance a much needed kitchen for their facility, Nebraska's Pius X high school in Lincoln joined... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl named US contact for Anglican groups seeking to become Catholic
Archbishop of Washington Donald Wuerl will guide the incorporation of interested Anglican groups into the Catholic Church in the United... Read more
Minnesota archbishop explains importance of defending marriage
Minnesota's bishops have taken a new step to reach Catholics in their dioceses with the Church's teaching on marriage -... Read more
Obama administration using faith-based groups to rally support, spread health care information
President Obama and administration officials are rallying religious leaders to “spread the word” on new health care legislation to reinforce... Read more
Critics decry Florida court ruling overturning gay adoption ban
After the 3rd District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday to overturn Florida's ban on homosexual couples adopting children, critics voiced... Read more
Cardinal Cordes to address Catholic Charities USA anniversary
The president of the Vatican's office for administering charitable aid will speak to a U.S. gathering of charities about the... Read more
US bishop urges Congress to remember low income families in tax debate
A U.S. bishop urged Congressional leaders to remember the plight of low income families as it debates future tax policy.... Read more
Homosexual advocacy group not legitimately Catholic, military archbishop says
After receiving a letter from the group Catholics for Equality urging a change to the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” policy,... Read more
Ad accusing Planned Parenthood of targeting African Americans banned in major cities
Heroic Media, an Austin, Texas advertising agency dedicated to promoting a pro-life message, is accustomed to controversy. However, even they... Read more
University of Notre Dame announces new coordinator for pro-life issues
Continuing its response to the controversy over President Obama’s speech at the prominent Catholic institution, the University of Notre Dame... Read more
Attempts to repeal 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' and military abortion ban fail
The U.S. Senate blocked a controversial military bill on Tuesday afternoon which would have repealed the “Don't Ask, Don't Tell”... Read more
African American pastors warn against repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Family Research Council (FRC) president Tony Perkins and several African American religious leaders held a press conference on Monday to... Read more
