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West Virginia co-cathedral elevated to minor basilica
A Nov. 9 decree from the Congregation for Divine Worship, recently received by Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston Michael J. Bransfield, has... Read more
Cardinal Rigali to host Christmas Party for children helped by Catholic Social Services
Cardinal Justin Rigali will host the 54th annual Cardinal’s Christmas Party for Children for about 400 children who received services... Read more
Abortion survivor talks about devastation and healing
Melissa Ohden, whose mother tried to have her aborted when she was six months old, is now herself a mother... Read more
Holy See reiterates opposition to violation of homosexual persons’ human rights
Following an afternoon panel discussion about treatment of homosexuals by governments around the world, the Vatican’s legal attaché to the... Read more
Bus ads aim to attract lapsed Catholics in Dallas
As Christmas quickly approaches, the Diocese of Dallas has launched a campaign to bring lapsed Catholics back into the Church. One... Read more
New movie on abortion attempts to spark honest debate
A new independent film explores the issue of a woman's ability to chose to have an abortion, using a blend... Read more
2009 not a good year for human rights, Congressman Chris Smith says
In observance of Human Rights Day on December 10, Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) released a summary of the numerous human... Read more
Manhattan Declaration comes at a time of ‘important decisions,’ Robert George explains
Robert P. George, a Princeton University professor who co-authored the popular Manhattan Declaration, has explained that the document was intended... Read more
Worldwide one-child policy 'worse than madness,' says PRI media director
Colin Mason, Media Director for the Population Research Institute (PRI), reacted to a recent Financial Post article which called for... Read more
Woman interprets for the deaf in Cincinnati parishes
Angela Dornbach didn’t hear her full name spoken until she was in first grade, but she understood a spiritual message... Read more
Tradition of Our Lady of Guadalupe grows in Philadelphia
For the first time ever, celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be held in Philadelphia's Cathedral. Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass to be celebrated at Chicago’s Federal Plaza
A public Mass for the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated on noon Saturday at Federal... Read more
Americans trust physicians over politicians on health care reform, says Gallup analyst
In a follow up conversation with CNA on Friday, Gallup poll analyst Lydia Saad spoke more about her findings on... Read more
Rep. Stupak to discuss pro-life prospects for health care bill in EWTN interview
An interview with Rep. Bart Stupak, the Michigan pro-life Democrat who rallied 64 Democrats to amend the House health care... Read more
Lesbian nominee approved by Senate committee despite pro-family outcry
Despite the complaints of her critics that she supports same-sex "marriage" as well as previously endorsing polygamous relationships, the Senate HELP... Read more
Fifteen Catholic Senators voted against Nelson Amendment
A total of fifteen self-described Catholic Senators voted to table the Nelson-Hatch-Casey Amendment, which would have significantly restricted abortion funding... Read more
Fulton Sheen wanted everyone to be saints, Archbishop Dolan says at memorial Mass
At the Mass marking the 30th Anniversary of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s death, Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan thanked God... Read more
Steubenville conference launches N. American endeavor on faith and culture
The Pontifical Council for Culture began its “intentional engagement” of North America with a conference at Franciscan University of Steubenville.... Read more
Bishop installed with 'joy and enthusiasm' in Wyoming
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, Bishop Paul D. Etienne (pronounced a-ten) was ordained a bishop and installed as the eighth bishop... Read more
Doctors top list of trusted professions, politicians scrape bottom, poll shows
According to a Gallup poll published on Dec. 9, members of Congress are among the least trusted professionals in the... Read more
