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FOCUS launches outreach to college athletes
One of the fastest growing college movements in the Catholic Church is continuing its expansion through an outreach to athletes. Read more
Bush refuses to support forced abortions by UNFPA
President Bush has withheld funding from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for the sixth straight year because it continues... Read more
Archbishop Wuerl proposes Catholic schools being converted to charter schools to avert closure
Archbishop Donald Wuerl has proposed converting eight of the District's 28 Catholic schools into secular charter schools in an effort... Read more
Comic Kathy Griffin uses Emmy acceptance speech to blaspheme
The Emmy’s are usually an opportunity for performers to thank all of those who helped them deliver their award-worthy performances.... Read more
Local Catholics reflect on the man who forever changed their lives
Many local Catholics are finding that the more they reflect upon the life and teachings of the late John Paul... Read more
Facebook members threaten to quit over anti-Islam group
Thousands of Facebook members have threatened to quit if Facebook refuses to remove a group that denounces Islam. Read more
Former Episcopal minister considers Catholic priesthood
A former Episcopal priest, who left the Episcopal Church over its ongoing debates on doctrine, is considering becoming a Catholic... Read more
Cardinal George speaks to abusive priest's congregation, installs new pastor
Cardinal Francis George faced the mostly African-American congregation at St. Agatha Church on Sunday and thanked them for their patience... Read more
Catholic Latino leaders launch CALL in response to need for dialogue with bishops
More that 30 Catholic Latino businessmen and professionals from around the country gathered this past weekend at the Archdiocese of... Read more
Nigerian Cardinal to speak in Colorado Springs
Nigerian Cardinal Francis Arinze, prefect of the Vatican’s Office of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments will be... Read more
LA diocese decides to sell convent to help cover sex-abuse settlement
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced the sale of a convent in Santa Barbara as part of its effort to... Read more
Frustration, then relief as two sides strike deal in San Diego abuse settlement
The Diocese of San Diego came to a $198.1-million settlement with 144 alleged victims of sexual abuse by priests and... Read more
Rev. James Kennedy, pro-life advocate, dies
Renowned Presbyterian minister and pro-life advocate James Kennedy died Wednesday at the age of 76. Read more
Catholic leaders urge Senate to boost development, humanitarian aid
The United States bishops and their overseas relief organization are urging the US Senate to offer “active support for essential... Read more
Pro-life doctors could be forced to violate their consciences by new bill
Newly proposed legislation in Wisconsin could force doctors to act against their conscience and give emergency contraception to rape victims,... Read more
NY citizens demand more information on plans to open Muslim school
A coalition of concerned citizens gathered on the steps of New York City Hall to express their concerns regarding the... Read more
Five people from same Florida parish enter religious life
Beth Burwell wrestled with the question of whether she could forego having a husband or children. Read more
Planned Parenthood deceptive in plans to build new abortion facility
Pro-life advocates are calling on the city of Aurora to launch an official investigation into the application process for the... Read more
Developer restores former L.A. cathedral, converts it into event hall
Thanks to local preservationists and an astute developer, the former cathedral of Los Angeles was returned to its previous structural... Read more
Catholic Familyland to host 20th annual family conference
Catholic Familyland, the 950- acre center in Southeastern Ohio, will host its 20th annual international "Totus Tuus Consecrate Them in... Read more
