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Church prepares for St. Pio’s feast day
Known affectionately to the many who venerate him as Padre Pio, this humble Capuchin priest became one of the most... Read more
Florida high school officials’ prayer did not violate court order, judge rules
A judge ruled on Thursday that a rural Florida panhandle high school principal and athletic director did not violate a... Read more
Papal Nuncio opens school year at Benedictine College
Benedictine College is a gem among Catholic institutions of higher learning in the U.S. In its guide to "Choosing a... Read more
Following debate, two bishops affirm ‘strong support’ for Christopher West
Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg have issued a statement affirming their “strong support” for the “important... Read more
Young Chicago woman runs half marathon to enter convent
A young woman has completed a Chicago half-marathon in a fundraising campaign to help eliminate her personal debt so she... Read more
Pro-life group still ‘deeply concerned’ about abortion in health care bill after White House meeting
The pro-life group Americans United for Life Action says it is still “deeply concerned” about abortion funding in health care... Read more
Supreme Knight to deliver Project Rachel anniversary address
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson... Read more
Over 200 California schools have signed up for homosexual curriculum
A homosexual activist group is claiming that groups at dozens of high schools and middle schools in California, including at... Read more
Baucus health care bill would fund abortions, pro-life groups say
Some pro-life groups have reacted critically to the new health care legislation proposed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), warning that... Read more
Pro-life essay contest winners in California show reverence for life
Three students in Los Angeles-area Catholic high schools have won cash prizes in a pro-life essay competition that one organizer... Read more
Hispanic bishops visit congressmen, link health care and immigration reform
A delegation of six Hispanic Catholic bishops has met with U.S. legislators to discuss topics including health care reform and... Read more
Following Obama controversy, Notre Dame president announces pro-life initiatives
Months after President Barack Obama’s controversial commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame, university president Fr. John I. Jenkins,... Read more
Survey: 48 percent of Americans want ban on abortion funding in health care bill
The latest poll from the independent pollster Rasmussen shows that 48 percent of Americans want a ban on coverage for... Read more
Archbishop of New York calls on U.N. to defend human dignity
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York said this week that as the United Nations convenes its General Assembly, it would... Read more
Catholic Charities responding to ‘alarming’ increase in poverty
Catholic Charities USA and its member agencies have released its 2008 Annual Survey, reporting an “alarming” rate of increase in... Read more
Florida high school officials going to court for praying
In what critics are characterizing as the “criminalization of prayer,” a principal and an athletic director at a Florida high... Read more
Two priests to host movie review show on CatholicTV
The Massachusetts-based broadcaster CatholicTV has announced the airing of a new movie review show staring two priests who are self-proclaimed... Read more
Traditional marriage is discriminatory, DOMA opponents charge
Charging that the traditional definition of marriage is “discriminatory,” U.S. Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY) has announced that he will reintroduce... Read more
Memorial service for murdered pro-life activist to be held Wednesday
Friends and family of murdered pro-life activist Jim Pouillon will gather to pray and remember him at Willman Football Stadium... Read more
Papal nuncio to host D.C. reception for Hispanic Heritage Month
A reception for national Hispanic leaders will be held at the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington, D.C. to observe National Hispanic... Read more
