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Pro-life groups laud decision to block embryonic stem cell research
Pro-life groups lauded the decision of a federal court ruling on Monday which prevents the Obama administration from carrying out... Read more
Catholic dissenters create homosexual political group, solicit reports of ‘anti-equality activity’
Prominent Catholic dissenters have created an organization to promote homosexual political causes and to change Catholic opinion through coordination with... Read more
Mother Teresa's relics make stop in Arkansas
For Margarita Butler, it was 30 years ago since she was in the presence of a saint. Butler, a member... Read more
After ACLU complaint about Catholic workers refusing to perform abortions, legal fund offers help
Responding to an American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) request for a government investigation into and action against Catholic hospitals which... Read more
Catholic dissenters back Empire State Building’s refusal to honor Mother Teresa
In another development in the dispute over the Empire State Building’s refusal of a request to honor the 100th birthday... Read more
Nebraska attorney general declines to defend state's pro-life law
Last week, a law restricting abortions in Nebraska was permanently blocked from taking effect. The law, which was passed earlier... Read more
Study finds that marriage could reduce stress
Being married or in a relationship reduces the level of cortisol, known as the stress hormone, according to a study... Read more
Cardinal George announces Vatican approval of new Roman Missal
The new English-language translation of the Roman Missal, Third Edition has received Vatican approval and will be implemented on the... Read more
Atlanta church named basilica, Archbishop Gregory to celebrate elevation Mass
The Vatican has designated downtown Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Church the first Catholic basilica in Georgia. The Archbishop of Atlanta will... Read more
Archbishop Dolan offers to help in NYC mosque debate
As the controversy over the planned building of a mosque and Islamic center near Ground Zero in New York City... Read more
New Mass translation provides chance for teaching about Liturgy, Msgr. Sherman explains
Speaking to CNA in an interview, Msgr. Anthony Sherman, executive director for the USCCB Secretariat for Divine Worship, gave an update... Read more
Wisconsin effort to expand Medicaid-funded contraception to minors draws fire
The state of Wisconsin is working to expand a program which uses federal Medicaid funds to provide free contraception and... Read more
Rep. Smith condemns human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam
At an August 18 hearing in Washington D.C., Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) condemned the human rights violations of Catholics in Vietnam,... Read more
Researchers find that adult stem cells can rebuild heart tissue
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic, working together with Belgium experts, have demonstrated in lab tests that adult stem cells from... Read more
Catholic Radio Conference to feature 'Boot Camp' for new stations
The 2010 Catholic Radio Conference, scheduled for October, will feature a “boot camp” for those new to Catholic radio. Keynoting... Read more
Ignatius Press launches illustrated Catholic books for children
Ignatius Press announced on Monday that they are launching a collection of illustrated Catholic books for children, with the first... Read more
Pro-marriage groups laud Ninth Circuit's emergency stay of Prop. 8 ruling
Responding to the August 4 ruling by Judge Vaughn Walker that California's Proposition 8 is unconstitutional, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court... Read more
New CUA president reflects on greater calling for Catholic higher ed
Discussing the 20th anniversary of “Ex Corde Ecclesiae,” John Garvey, the new president of the Catholic University of America, says... Read more
Catholic actor canned for refusing sex scenes to star in 'Vigilante Priest' series
The Catholic actor Neal McDonough, who lost a lead role for his refusal to do heated love scenes, will produce... Read more
Book aims to help Catholics who remain faithful to vows despite separation or divorce
An English-language version of Maria Pia Campanella’s book “The Gift of Self” is now available to the general public. The... Read more
