US News

Schiavo brother heads effort to stop Kevorkian event at University of Florida

Jul 18, 2007

Dr. Jack Kevorkian is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida Oct. 11 for a $50,000-speaker fee. "We figure... Read more

The new Bishop of Pittsburgh David Zubik

Pittsburgh receives Bishop David Zubik as its new shepherd

Jul 18, 2007

This morning the Vatican announced that Pope Benedict XVI has named the Bishop of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Most Reverend David... Read more

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Priests for Life to launch Humanae Vitae observance

Jul 17, 2007

Priests for Life will launch a special yearlong observance, leading up to the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae. Read more

CNA

Divorce dropping among college-educated, says public policy expert

Jul 17, 2007

A recent study shows that no-fault divorce leads to a 10-percent increase in the divorce rate and that divorce is... Read more

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Families move in to Catholic town created by former owner of Dominos Pizza

Jul 16, 2007

The town of Ave Maria, built around the Catholic Ave Maria University, welcomed its first residents in May, and more... Read more

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Vermont Catholics to have Latin Masses

Jul 16, 2007

The Latin Mass will be made available to those Vermont Catholics who seek it, Bishop Salvatore Matano announced in a... Read more

Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Cardinal Mahony apologizes to sex abuse victims as Archdiocese reaches a settlement

Jul 16, 2007

Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles apologized Sunday to the hundreds of the plaintiffs involved in the recent settlement over... Read more

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Board approves cell-phone tower on church property against some parishioners' concerns about porn

Jul 13, 2007

Schaumburg, Illinois village officials approved plans Tuesday to place a telecommunications antenna on the roof of a Catholic community center, despite... Read more

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Catholic sexual abuse crisis shows signs of fading

Jul 13, 2007

The Roman Catholic Church in the United States is starting to move out of crisis mode five years after the... Read more

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Missouri sees decidedly pro-life shift in last 15 years

Jul 13, 2007

A new study reveals that public opinion in the trend-setting state of Missouri has shifted strongly in the pro-life direction.... Read more

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108-year-old religious sister to celebrate jubilee

Jul 12, 2007

A 108-year-old sister is preparing to celebrate her 90th anniversary of religious life this month. Sr. Claude Feldner of the... Read more

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Christian nominee for U.S. Surgeon General denounced by homosexual groups

Jul 12, 2007

Homosexual groups have denounced the nomination of Dr. James Holsinger as U.S. Surgeon General because of his leadership in the... Read more

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Fallbrook parish target of anti-immigration protesters

Jul 12, 2007

The day-laborer hiring center of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fallbrook, California has been the target of a series of... Read more

Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien the new head of the Archdiocese of Baltimore

Pope Benedict appoints Archbishop Edwin O'Brien as head of Archdiocese of Baltimore

Jul 12, 2007

This morning, the Vatican announced Pope Benedict XVI’s appointment ofArchbishop Edwin F. O’Brien as the Archbishop of Baltimore and theacceptance... Read more

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Southern Poverty Law Center debunks Fox report on lesbian gangs

Jul 11, 2007

Claims that the number of violent lesbian gangs across the country is on the rise are unfounded, according to a... Read more

CNA

Infamous late-term abortion provider's clinic vandalized

Jul 11, 2007

Abortion practitioner George Tiller’s abortion center was vandalized Tuesday night. The perpetrators were able to get by the security cameras,... Read more

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Missouri bans Planned Parenthood from school sex ed classes

Jul 11, 2007

Missouri Governor Matt Blunt signed a bill into law this week that reclassifies abortion clinics as "ambulatory surgical centers" and... Read more

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Episcopal priest suspended after embracing Islam

Jul 9, 2007

An Episcopal priest, who announced last month that she is also a practicing Muslim, has been suspended from the priesthood... Read more

Knights embarassed by members who voted against Mass. marriage amendment

Jul 9, 2007

The Knights of Columbus was dissapointed to learn that 16 of its members, who hold political office in the Massachusetts... Read more

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CNA publishes Summorum Pontificum and Questions & Answers on new Motu Proprio

Jul 7, 2007

CNA has published the full text of the Motu Proprio on the Roman Missal of 1962 from Pope Benedict XVI... Read more