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U.S. bishops report huge response to special Haiti collection
With U.S. diocesan aid to Haiti now totaling over $30 million, a Haiti Advisory Group has been created to help... Read more
Rick and Karen Santorum to receive 2010 Poverello Medal
Citing the “outstanding” pro-life and pro-family witness of former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and his wife Karen, the Franciscan University... Read more
Cardinal George urges Catholics and Mormons to defend religious freedom
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, gave a talk to nearly 12,000... Read more
Video of Milwaukee Planned Parenthood shows tenth case of sex abuse cover up
In their latest sting operation at a Planned Parenthood clinic, a pro-life group has produced footage that documents the 10th... Read more
Missouri sales tax proposal would affect Catholic school tuition
A proposed Missouri “mega-sales tax” would affect private school tuition and would unfairly burden parents who send their children to... Read more
Catholic Medical Association says flaws in health care bills require new beginning
The Catholic Medical Association has called for the legislative process on health care reform to “begin anew,” citing “substantial flaws”... Read more
Terri’s Day to be marked by memorial Mass and advocacy for disabled
The fifth anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo will be marked by a memorial Mass and a day of... Read more
Survey investigates effect of higher education on religious and moral beliefs
A new survey reports that college professors were more likely than the general population to think that the Ten Commandments... Read more
Rep. Stupak calls Obama health care proposal 'unacceptable' on abortion
Pro-life Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) released a statement on Tuesday morning, calling President Obama's latest health care proposal “unacceptable” on... Read more
Pope gives Catholics in Scranton new bishop
Pope Benedict appointed a replacement today for the diocese left vacant by the unexpected resignation of Bishop Joseph Martino last... Read more
Northernmost diocese in NY receives bishop from Pope Benedict
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict appointed Fr. Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y. as its 14th... Read more
Proposed textbook’s treatment of Roe v. Wade changed after Catholic opposition
A proposed North Carolina school textbook that described Roe v. Wade as a ruling against government oppression of rights has... Read more
Deal Hudson calls for 'Catholic Tea Party' at CPAC meeting
At the American Conservative Union's recent annual meeting, Deal Hudson, president of the Catholic Advocate, hosted an event with the... Read more
Cardinal George to speak at Brigham Young University
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will give a talk on religious... Read more
President's health care proposal comes up short for pro-life leaders
President Barack Obama’s Monday proposal of a revamp of health care legislation drew criticism but also cautious speculation from various... Read more
Cloistered nun tells of life in Alaska monastery
On a recent snowy morning, Blessed Sacrament Monastery in Anchorage looked especially quiet. There were no cars in the parking... Read more
Catholic Church shows ‘robust’ growth in U.S. membership, new report says
The Catholic Church’s membership in the United States grew at the “robust” rate of about 1.5 percent in 2008, according... Read more
Bishop Jackels urges young adults to develop a living relationship with Jesus
Bishop Michael O. Jackels of Wichita, Kansas talked about his journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ to about... Read more
Repeal of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ could affect military chaplains’ religious freedom
Proposed changes allowing homosexuals to serve openly in the military could marginalize military chaplains from religions which consider homosexual acts... Read more
Woman who brandished knife at abortion clinic protester now glad she did not abort
A pregnant woman who brandished a knife at a pro-life advocate outside a Minnesota abortion clinic is now grateful the... Read more
