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College's Catholic status threatened for hosting pro-abortion groups at conference

Oct 12, 2007

Bishop Robert J. McManus of the Diocese of Worcester, Massachusetts has condemned the decision by the Jesuit-run College of the... Read more

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Pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute produces bogus abortion statistics

Oct 12, 2007

Steven W. Mosher, president of the Population Research Institute has attacked the global abortion estimates of the pro-abortion Alan Guttmacher... Read more

Archbishop George H. Niederauer of San Francisco

Archbishop Niederauer apologizes for giving Communion to “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” at San Francisco Parish

Oct 12, 2007

In a column to appear on Sunday, October 19 on "Catholic San Francisco," Archbishop George H. Niederauer apologizes for giving... Read more

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Orange County bishop appointed as coadjutor of Sacramento Diocese

Oct 11, 2007

The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Jamie Soto to be the coadjutor bishop of the Diocese of Sacramento.  He will... Read more

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Connecticut bishops urged to reverse Plan B decision

Oct 11, 2007

The Catholic Media Coalition (CMC) has urged the Catholic Bishops of Connecticut to withdraw their decision approving the administration of... Read more

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Catholic League warns of "Atheism for kids" movie, book series

Oct 11, 2007

A new movie starring Nicole Kidman will belittle Catholicism and promote atheism to children, warned Catholic League President Bill Donohue.  Read more

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Denver conference to advance respect for life

Oct 11, 2007

Voter responsibility and moral issues in contemporary politics will be the topics of discussion at the Archdiocese of Denver's 2007... Read more

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Campaign for public Nativity Scenes kicks off

Oct 11, 2007

The Nativity Project, a movement encouraging faith communities to set up Nativity Scenes in front of their city halls, government... Read more

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Pro-life activist calls for protest against Planned Parenthood

Oct 11, 2007

Judy Brown of the American Life League has reported pro-life successes in a letter calling for more vigorous anti-abortion activism. ... Read more

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Drag “sisters” receive the Eucharist from archbishop

Oct 10, 2007

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of men mockingly dressed as religious sisters, received Holy Communion from the archbishop... Read more

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Holy See calls for respect for human life “at every level and throughout the world” and UN General Assembly

Oct 10, 2007

The Holy See’s Permanent Observer at the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, told delegates at the 62nd UN General Assembly... Read more

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US Bishops to consider revisions for regulating liturgical music

Oct 10, 2007

A document regulating music at Mass will be presented for approval to the United States Council of Catholic Bishops at... Read more

Bishop Tod Brown of Orange County

Bishop Tod Brown of Orange County could face prison time

Oct 10, 2007

Yesterday afternoon witnessed the first time that a judge began criminal contempt-of-court proceedings against a U.S. Catholic bishop. The hearing... Read more

Christmas wars begin again, city ballot organized to return Nativity display

Oct 9, 2007

A citizens' petition drive to re-establish a Christmas tradition has begun in Berkley, Michigan.  Under pressure from the American Civil... Read more

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Secretive UNICEF support for abortion

Oct 8, 2007

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is a sponsor to an initiative that includes support for legal abortion. The initiative, titled... Read more

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Diocese of San Diego seeks help to pay sex abuse settlement

Oct 8, 2007

The Catholic Diocese of San Diego is appealing to parishioners and priests to help pay for a recent $198.1 million... Read more

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Georgia Legislature considers Human Life Amendment

Oct 8, 2007

An amendment to the Georgia constitution that would protect life in all forms, from conception to natural death, is now... Read more

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"We have to work with the legislators we have, not the ones we wish we had”

Oct 8, 2007

Pro-abortion and pro-euthanasia legislators have been invited to participate in a conference on poverty at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San... Read more

National clergy group supports Archbishop Burke’s Communion refusal

Oct 8, 2007

The Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, a national association of 600 priests and deacons, has issued a statement endorsing Archbishop Raymond... Read more

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National Life Chain Sunday marks 20th year today with annual march

Oct 7, 2007

Today marks the annual National Life Chain Sunday, during which pro-life Americans will, for the 20th year, line sidewalks in... Read more