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Catholics to celebrate feast of acclaimed virgin martyr
On January 21, the universal church will commemorate the feast of St. Agnes, a young Roman girl who chose martyrdom... Read more
University’s first graduates celebrated as ‘pioneers’ and ‘heroes’
Receiving their diplomas last month, the first graduates of John Paul the Great Catholic University were hailed as “pioneers” and... Read more
'Yes to Life' referendum to call attention to new Spanish abortion law
Pro-life leaders in Madrid announced this week they will present the “Yes to Life” referendum in the Spanish capital on... Read more
Oklahoma bill backs more marriage counseling, stricter standards for divorce
In a proposal aimed to reduce an extremely high divorce rate, an Oklahoma state legislator has introduced a bill that... Read more
U.S. bishops urge Obama to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haiti
Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a letter to President Obama on Friday,... Read more
Mass. Senate candidate’s remarks show threat to Catholics’ freedoms, critics say
Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Martha Coakley has come under fire for saying pro-life medical workers with conscientious objections to some... Read more
Diocese of Worcester seeking news about mission house in quake-struck Haiti
The Diocese of Worcester is still seeking news on the fate of its mission house in Les Cayes, Haiti after... Read more
Catholics must combat ‘shadow industry’ of human trafficking, Archbishop Vlazny says
Human trafficking is a “shadow industry” and an example of slavery’s persistence, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John Vlazny has said.... Read more
Hillary Clinton attempts to redefine U.N. agreement by adding abortion, experts charge
Claiming to honor the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population Control (ICPD), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared... Read more
New petition asks Notre Dame’s Fr. Jenkins to drop charges against 88 pro-lifers
A new petition asks University of Notre Dame president Fr. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to request that charges be dropped... Read more
EWTN promises ‘most complete coverage’ of March for Life events
The Eternal Word Television Network says it will offer the “most complete coverage available” for the 2010 March for Life... Read more
Nearly 8,000 women attend Catholic conference in Los Angeles
Last weekend some 8,000 Catholic Hispanic women gathered to renew and strengthen their faith at a conference at the Los... Read more
Pro-life group calls for 'real health care' on press tour
The Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee that supports pro-life women in politics, recently held a press tour... Read more
Supreme Court permanently blocks Prop. 8 hearing broadcasts
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 may not be broadcast, saying concerns about... Read more
U.S. Catholic dioceses mobilizing to help Haitian earthquake victims
In reaction to the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Bishops' Conference, is asking all... Read more
Abortion becomes issue in Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate
Abortion has become a live issue in the Jan. 19 special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. While both candidates generally... Read more
Rembrandt etching found at Catholic University of America highlights new exhibit
A Rembrandt etching rediscovered by the president of the Catholic University of America during his search for paper towels is... Read more
N. Illinois pro-life dinner to benefit 40 Days for Life campaign
The January Life Breakfast group in Rockford, Illinois will hold a Respect Life Dinner on Friday to benefit the local... Read more
Newly installed bishop entreats Catholics to 'never be ashamed' of the faith
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, who was installed on Wednesday as the ninth bishop of Ft. Wayne – South Bend in the... Read more
Pelosi’s archbishop slams her rationale for supporting abortion
Archbishop George Niederauer responded today to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) recent comments that she has “some concerns about the Church's... Read more
