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Sexual abuse lawsuit against Mexican Cardinal dismissed
A Los Angeles judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against Mexico City Cardinal Norberto Rivera, who had been accused of transferring... Read more
Holy See to UN: Diplomacy, not war, is the way to discourage nuclear weapons
The apostolic nuncio heading the Holy See's permanent observer mission to the United Nations has called for extensive diplomatic activity... Read more
Catholic schools in Dayton launch largest collaborative program in nation
A new approach for both Catholic schools and parishes in the Dayton Deanery is designed to strengthen Catholic education in... Read more
San Diego Diocese in need of a financial miracle
The financial situation in the Diocese of San Diego is looking grim in the wake of the $198 million sexual... Read more
Oregon woman prevented from starting petition to protect life; State being sued
The Thomas More Law Center has filed a lawsuit against the Oregon Secretary of State and the Attorney General alleging... Read more
Dissenting theologian's lecture draws objection from bishop
In Austin, Texas Bishop Gregory Aymond has objected to a planned lecture at St. Edward's University to be given by... Read more
California bill could radically favor homosexuality in schools
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed into law a bill requiring all California public schools to positively portray homosexuality to children... Read more
Notre Dame ACE teachers in four Mobile Catholic schools
The University of Notre Dame has sent six young teachers to work in Catholic schools in Mobile as part of... Read more
Marriage celebration in the Diocese of Tucson
On a sunny and breezy Sunday afternoon, St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson was filled to capacity Sept. 23 as parishioners... Read more
"Sister" gets space in Most Holy Redeemer bulletin
Archbishop George Niederauer recently made a public apology for giving Holy Communion to two so-called "Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence," a... Read more
The AP mistakenly reports that Pope approves of ‘therapeutic cloning’
While gaffes by the secular press covering religion are somewhat common and often humorous, they usually aren’t as bad as... Read more
Planned Parenthood wins fight for California funding bill
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, has signed a special bill favored by Planned Parenthood to increase Medi-Cal rates for... Read more
Catholic-Orthodox dialogue draws to a close, theme for next meeting is the role of the Pope
The 10th plenary assembly of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox, held in the Italian... Read more
Making progress: 40 Days for Life - Sacramento, update days 12-14
We seem to be having an impact on Planned Parenthood, 29th and B Street, downtown Sacramento, where we are holding... Read more
Governor Schwarzenegger vetoes homosexual marriage bill
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a same-sex marriage bill, the Associated Press reports. Read more
Pro-life spokeswoman: Abortion study "lost in ideological fog"
Deirdre McQuade, an official for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has criticized a recent study by the Allan... Read more
HLI President predicts financial martyrdom for believers
Father Thomas J. Euteneur, president of Human Life International, said Christian martyrdom will take on different forms in the future. ... Read more
Political expert examines the Catholic Vote for 2008
If the United States presidential race comes down to candidates Rudy Giuliani and Hillary Clinton, the Catholic vote will swing... Read more
Bishop Zubik to Speak at 2007 Pennsylvania Pro-Life Conference
Most Rev. David A. Zubik, bishop of Pittsburgh, will deliver opening remarks and the invocation at the Celebrate Life Banquet... Read more
Communion for pro-abortion politicians shouldn’t be refused, says Cardinal McCarrick
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, the retired archbishop of Washington D.C. has recommended that the Catholic Church forcefully preach the pro-life message... Read more
