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Obama's "punished with a baby" comment sparks protests
Christian leaders in the U.S. are demanding that Sen. Barack Obama apologize for comments he made referring to babies as... Read more
City awards library worker fired for reporting child pornography viewer
The City Council in Lindsay, California has passed a unanimous resolution commending a library employee who was reportedly fired after... Read more
Catholic Relief Services promotes condom use, moral theologian alleges
Prominent moral theologian and philosopher Germain Grisez has asked the United States Catholic bishops to investigate policies of Catholic Relief... Read more
Faithful offered chance to have Pope pray for their intentions
With less than two weeks left to go before Pope Benedict arrives in the United States, the rector of the National Shrine,... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints archbishop of Mobile, Alabama
Today the Holy Father appointed Bishop Thomas John Rodi of Biloxi, Mississippi as Archbishop of Mobile, Alabama. The archbishop-elect will... Read more
Mother takes on Wal-Mart over 7 year-old's exposure to Swimsuit Edition
A mother in North Carolina is leading complaints about Wal-Mart’s sale of the latest Sports Illustrated “Swimsuit Edition.” Read more
Bishop in Pennsylvania cancels visit to Catholic college hosting Clinton rally
Bishop of Erie Donald W. Trautman has canceled his scheduled appearance at Mercyhurst College, a Catholic school, because on Tuesday... Read more
Sen. John McCain also courts Catholic vote
Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign is reaching out to Catholics in hopes of winning their votes for the November presidential... Read more
Msgr. Michael Duca appointed as bishop for Diocese of Shreveport
The Diocese of Shreveport, Louisiana, home to around 40,000 Catholics, received a new bishop today. Monsignor Michael Duca from the... Read more
Scientist removed from screening of “Expelled” Intelligent Design documentary
After being accused of sneaking into the presentation, a biologist and science writer was removed from a private, invitation-only screening... Read more
Archdiocese of Baltimore bicentennial to begin during Pope’s visit
Beginning next month the Archdiocese of Baltimore will celebrate its bicentennial, with some events coinciding with Pope Benedict XVI’s first... Read more
Social commentator calls on McCain to advocate traditional values
Social commentator Star Parker has written an open letter to John McCain asking him to promote traditional values to combat... Read more
California bishops back repeal of “reverse-bias” anti-discrimination law
The California Catholic Conference, the public policy arm of the state’s bishops, is backing an effort that would remove sexual... Read more
Rev. Jeremiah Wright delivers blessing at Chicago Catholic church
Senator Barack Obama’s controversial former spiritual adviser, Reverend Jeremiah Wright, made a surprise appearance at a Catholic church on the... Read more
Deal Hudson gets Rev. John Hagee’s real opinion of Catholicism
Reverend John Hagee has been in the news over the last month for his endorsement of presidential candidate John McCain... Read more
Diocese of Orlando pioneers Festival of Faith
The Diocese of Orlando, Florida will host its first-ever Festival of Faith on May 8-10. Venturing into the digital world,... Read more
CNA introduces "Nothing Left Unsaid"
Catholic News Agency is pleased to announce that it has added Hugh McNichol, as a featured daily columnist. McNichol’s column,... Read more
Houston prepares to dedicate new Co-Cathedral
The "stunning" Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will be dedicated in Houston by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo next Wednesday, ABC affiliate... Read more
Notre Dame to hold fourth annual Eucharistic Procession
The University of Notre Dame will hold its fourth annual Eucharistic Procession across campus on Sunday, April 20. According to... Read more
Sirius satellite radio to offer three channels covering April papal visit
SIRIUS Satellite Radio has announced that three Catholic channels will provide coverage for Pope Benedict XVI’s April visit to the... Read more
