Archive for January 22, 2008
Professors’ abortion debate attracts hundreds at University of Colorado
A Catholic-sponsored debate about the ethics of abortion packed hundreds into an auditorium on the University of Colorado campus in... Read more
Co-pilot thanks “the man upstairs” for averting catastrophic plane crash
Co-pilot John Coward, who was at the controls of a Boeing 777 on Friday when the plane’s engines failed, credited... Read more
Local bishop skips Ave Maria University dedication amid complications
Ave Maria University’s dedication of its new oratory has been delayed as Ave Maria organizers continue to seek Bishop of... Read more
Upcoming congress to focus on Code of Canon Law
The Vatican held a press conference today to present the upcoming congress theme: “Canon Law in the Life of the... Read more
Influential Catholic leaders: Civility in politics not as important as justice for unborn
"Rather than giving pro-abortion Catholic politicians a pass, we should vote them out of office and encourage them to repent,”... Read more
Colombian president calls for support of Church’s mediation in release of kidnapped
President Alvaro Uribe of Colombia called for support on Sunday for a mediation proposal put forth by the Bishops’ Conference... Read more
Professionals denounce new measures by Spanish government against the family
The independent Spanish organization, “Professionals for Ethics,” issued a press release last weekend criticizing the country’s Ministry of Health for... Read more
Pro-Life Wisconsin marks somber anniversary of Roe v. Wade
On the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Pro-Life Wisconsin is marking the day in many ways: through affiliate events,... Read more
Italian Cardinal: Catholics should be more courageous in the public square
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, Archbishop of Genoa and President of the Italian Bishops' Conference, said in an interview that Catholics should... Read more
Rep. Chris Smith addresses March for Life, disparages Obama’s “empathy deficit”
“Today, 35 years after the infamous Supreme Court decisions legalizing abortion on demand throughout pregnancy, we mourn the estimated 50... Read more
President Bush addresses 2008 March for Life
Speaking from the East Room of the White House, President George W. Bush addressed pro-life protestors at the Washington March... Read more
Abortion lobby plans expensive election campaigns for 2008
The pro-abortion-rights organization and reproductive health provider Planned Parenthood is planning a major effort to elect abortion supporters to Congress... Read more
Annual March for Life draws tens of thousands to defend the unborn
Today tens of thousands of people committed to supporting the sanctity of human life rallied on the National Mall in... Read more
Free trade with US not a catastrophe, says Archdiocese of Mexico City
An editorial published this week by the Archdiocese of Mexico City's news service argued that the North American Free Trade... Read more
