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Orthodox rabbis condemn ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ proposal

Jun 17, 2010

Apologizing for two prominent Jewish Senators’ support for allowing open homosexuals to serve in the military, an Orthodox Jewish group... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI / Ross Douthat

Catholic Church is not ‘finished’ because of sexual scandal, pundit says

Jun 17, 2010

While the clerical sexual abuse crisis may have permanently damaged millions of people’s image of the Catholic Church, a historical... Read more

Sr. Carol Keehan, DC, with commemorative pen used by President Obama in signing the heath care reform bill.  Photo

Cardinal George: Sr. Keehan chose Obama over Catholic bishops

Jun 16, 2010

Sister Carol Keehan, CEO and President of the Catholic Health Association (CHA) openly acted in favor of President Obama’s health... Read more

John H. Garvey

New CUA president believes Pledge of Allegiance may violate Vatican II’s teaching on religious freedom

Jun 16, 2010

Incoming Catholic University of America (CUA) president John H. Garvey has defended the freedom of Catholic adoption agencies to refuse... Read more

Father Edward Hinds

Writer tells story of love and compassion after murder of pastor

Jun 16, 2010

Last October, the parishioners at St. Patrick's Church in Chatham, N.J., were horrified when their pastor, Father Edward Hinds, was... Read more

Catholic experts weigh in on heated immigration debate, urge faithful to not act on 'emotions'

Jun 16, 2010

A recent article in the Kansas City Leaven explores commentary from Catholic experts who have added to the heated debate... Read more

Florida Governor Charlie Crist

Radio ad urges Florida to stop Governor Crist

Jun 15, 2010

Following Governor Charlie Crist’s veto of a bill which would require ultrasounds to prior to first trimester abortions, the Political... Read more

John H. Garvey

Catholic University of America chooses new president

Jun 15, 2010

On Tuesday, Catholic University of America announced that Boston College law school dean, John H. Garvey, will be its new... Read more

Catholic Health Association summit in Denver attracts praise from Obama

Jun 15, 2010

On Monday, the Catholic Health Association (CHA) and its president, Sister Carol Keehan, opened the second day of its annual... Read more

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Young Florida woman chooses baby's life over her own

Jun 15, 2010

The story of Benny Abreu, a young woman from the Dominican Republic, has moved Floridians because of her testimony to... Read more

Dawn Eden

West’s ‘Puritanism’ of perfect chastity can discourage Catholics from dating, writer warns

Jun 15, 2010

Critically examining Christopher West’s presentation of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, chastity speaker Dawn Eden has said that... Read more

Fr. Paul Shenck

Married father of eight ordained a Catholic priest for Pennsylvania diocese

Jun 15, 2010

A former Protestant pastor who is a married father of eight was ordained a Catholic priest on Saturday for the... Read more

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Woman describes how porn addiction destroyed marriage, calls for more scientific study

Jun 14, 2010

In a previously published National Review Online article, a woman who chose to remain anonymous shared the painful story of... Read more

Hyundai pulls television ad after Catholic uproar

Jun 14, 2010

Responding to “enough of an outcry” from Catholic individuals and blogs, Korean car maker Hyundai announced on Monday that it... Read more

Critic decries World Cup car commercial as 'Catholic mockery'

Jun 14, 2010

A critic decried a recent World Cup car commercial as “Catholic mockery” as it features an actual church founded in... Read more

Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Other Mother Teresa birthday plans on offer after Empire State Building refusal

Jun 13, 2010

Other activities to honor Mother Teresa in New York City are being planned after the Empire State Building operators said... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI.

Pew Forum contrasts secular, religious media coverage of abuse scandal

Jun 12, 2010

A new study published on Friday by the Pew Forum contrasts the differences in media coverage of the clerical sex... Read more

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Lady Gaga dismissed as 'Madonna wannabe' for 'Catholic bashing' music video

Jun 12, 2010

Catholic League president Bill Donohue dismissed pop sensation Lady Gaga in her recent controversial music video – which features highly... Read more

Alana Sveta and Olivia Pratten.

Study shows problems for adults conceived by sperm donation

Jun 12, 2010

A recent report by the Commission on Parenthood’s Future indicates that adult offspring of sperm donation struggle with questions of... Read more

EWTN president Michael Warsaw shows Archbishop Celli the numerous programs being broadcast around the world by EWTN.

Vatican communications official visits EWTN and Mother Angelica

Jun 11, 2010

The president of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Social Communications visited EWTN’s headquarters in Irondale, Alabama on June 1. He... Read more