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Mark Stricherz

Democratic analyst: The Party has been hijacked by secularist elites

Sep 25, 2008

The Democratic Party has been hijacked by elites hostile to religion, said Mark Stricherz, author of the book "Why Democrats... Read more

CNA

Obama faith adviser cancels appearance at D.C. faith forum

Sep 25, 2008

Rev. E. Terri LaVelle, senior adviser on Religious Affairs for Obama, canceled a Tuesday appearance at a Reese Roundtable faith... Read more

CNA

Planned Parenthood affiliate removes ‘lewd’ videos from web site

Sep 25, 2008

A series of “lewd” videos produced by the Columbia-Willamette, Oregon affiliate of Planned Parenthood has been taken down from the... Read more

David Bereit, Director of the 40 Days for Life Campaign

National 40 Days for Life fall campaign launches as elections approach

Sep 24, 2008

The 40 Days for Life Campaign launched its 179-city fall program on Wednesday in South Bend, Indiana. The community-based campaign... Read more

Dr. Alveda King

Minority women disproportionately abort even as overall rate declines, study says

Sep 24, 2008

A study of abortion trends in the U.S. claims that the abortion rate is now at its lowest level since... Read more

Eduardo Verástegui

Famous Mexican actor rips Obama over abortion, warns U.S. Latinos

Sep 24, 2008

The movie star Eduardo Verástegui has recorded a special video message to encourage Hispanic voters in the U.S. to put an... Read more

Dr. Bernard Nathanson

Former abortion doctor urges South Dakotans to vote for life

Sep 23, 2008

Pro-life activists in South Dakota have launched a television ad featuring Dr. Bernard Nathanson, one of the founding members of... Read more

Cardinal Justin Rigali

Cardinal Rigali warns that FOCA makes abortion on demand a ‘national entitlement’

Sep 23, 2008

Cardinal Justin Rigali, the chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities, has written a letter to the U.S.... Read more

CNA

Leading Catholic entrepreneur pens book on how people should relate to money

Sep 23, 2008

Many in our society view money as a “necessary evil.”  Instead, entrepreneur and author, Frank Hanna explains, “money is a... Read more

CNA

Archbishop of Newark’s sci-fi novel Space Vulture selling ‘decently’

Sep 22, 2008

A new science-fiction novel co-authored by Archbishop of Newark John J. Myers and “Roger Rabbit” creator Gary K. Wolf has... Read more

CNA

Liberal Democrat argues same-sex marriage makes society less 'pro-child'

Sep 22, 2008

A self-described liberal Democrat has explained his opposition to same-sex marriage in an opinion column for the Los Angeles Times.... Read more

CNA

Parishes get creative with efforts to go 'green'

Sep 21, 2008

They call him Recycle Sam, although his name is Ross. The pastor of St. Casimir, Canton, earned the nickname for... Read more

Gianna Jessen / Sen. Barack Obama

Obama campaign attacks political ad featuring abortion survivor Gianna Jessen

Sep 20, 2008

The campaign of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama has responded to an ad which features abortion survivor Gianna Jessen... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

Head Knight of Columbus’ open letter challenges Sen. Biden on abortion remarks

Sep 20, 2008

Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has published an open letter to Democratic vice-presidential candidate Sen.... Read more

Sen. Barack Obama / Sen. John McCain

Survey suggests Gov. Palin pick boosts McCain among Catholics

Sep 20, 2008

A new poll shows Republican presidential nominee Sen. John McCain leading his Democratic counterpart Sen. Barack Obama by a 16... Read more

CNA

Dinner highlights plight of Iraqi Christians, honors Baghdad cardinal

Sep 19, 2008

The plight of Iraqi Christians in the chaotic wake of the war in Iraq has, in some places, become quite... Read more

Washington assisted suicide ballot push is part of national plan, critics claim

Sep 19, 2008

Critics of a proposed assisted suicide initiative in Washington state have charged that it is part of a strategy to... Read more

New study shows parental involvement laws reduce abortions among minors

Sep 19, 2008

The Family Research Council (FRC) on Thursday released a study on the effectiveness of different parental involvement laws in reducing... Read more

Group asks American Airlines to install anti-porn filters for in-flight internet

Sep 18, 2008

An organization called Girls Against Porn has sent a letter to American Airlines asking that the company filter pornographic sites... Read more

CNA

Presidential candidates to attend dinner hosted by New York cardinal

Sep 18, 2008

Presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama will have a unique opportunity next month to showcase their humor and personalities. ... Read more