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Judge rejects congressional action to save Schiavo’s life
Florida Judge George Greer, rejecting moves of members of congress as well as a ruling by another judge an hour... Read more
Schiavo’s feeding tube removed, National Right to Life imploring congress to pass one bill
Around 1:45pm EST on Friday, the family of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo announced that the 41-year old woman’s feeding tube was... Read more
‘Peace is the work of justice’, Pope tells conference
Yesterday, Pope John Paul II called on members of a conference examining the Church’s call to justice continue to foster... Read more
Pope expresses hope for direction of Panama
Today the Vatican welcomed Lawrence Edward Chewning Fabrega, the new ambassador to the Holy See from Panama. Read more
Cardinal calls Holocaust Museum ‘a warning, a witness, and an appeal’
On March 15th, the new Holocaust History Museum at Yad Vashem Mausoleum in Jerusalem opened its doors. Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran,... Read more
Irish-Catholics searching for windows into past
As Americans from coast to coast celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today with things like green beverages and parades, a group... Read more
Colorado Springs school district ousts Planned Parenthood
After months of heated debate, a Colorado Springs school district has decided to ban Planned Parenthood from speaking in their... Read more
U.S., Canadian bishops publish compendium of Church’s social teaching
The United States and Canadian bishops this week released the long-awaited “Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.” Published... Read more
Priests urge Senate to change rules re judicial nominees despite opposition
The national pro-life organization Priests for Life continues to urge the Senate to change the rules regarding the President’s judicial... Read more
Northern Cheyenne tribe files lawsuit against Catholic school
The Northern Cheyenne Tribe filed a lawsuit March 11, alleging that St. Labre Indian School Educational Association is imposing its... Read more
Family Research Council, CWA applaud president’s appointment to FCC
Yesterday, President Bush appointed Kevin Martin, a member of the Federal Communications Commission to replace outgoing Michael Powell as head... Read more
Argentinean bishops condemn abortion and reject international laws that promote it
The Executive Committee of the Bishops Conference of Argentina has issued a statement condemning abortion and calling on lawmakers to... Read more
Pro-abortion “Catholics” manipulate poll in Brazil to claim support for abortion
Catholics for a Free Choice is releasing the results of a poll in Brazil which, according to the feminist pro-abortion... Read more
Pope gives surprise blessing from Papal apartment
This morning, Pope John Paul II made a surprise appearance at the window of his Vatican apartment and gave numerous... Read more
Conference to address judicial tyranny from faith perspective
The first conference to address judicial tyranny from a faith perspective is planned for next month in Washington, D.C. Read more
Vatican Conference to explore Church’s role in promoting justice
Delegates began gathering at the Vatican today for a meeting which will explore the need for justice worldwide and examine... Read more
15,000 Rome youth expected at pre-World Youth Day celebration
15,000 young people around Rome are expected to descend upon St. John Lateran Basilica tomorrow in preparation for this summer’s... Read more
Pope to issue Letter to Priests Friday
The Vatican announced today that the Holy Father's Letter to Priests for Holy Thursday this year, will be presented on... Read more
Bishops’ committee launches Roe V. Wade “Reality Checks”
The Committee for Pro-Life Activities of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a new effort to dispel myths... Read more
Lay leaders and bishops meet to address pressures on U.S. Church
Catholic lay and religious leaders announced the creation of a new non-profit organization to help the Church in the United... Read more
