US News

Gonzaga President Fr. Robert J. Spitzer

Gonzaga president defends rejection of ‘negative’ pro-life campus paper insert

Dec 4, 2008

Gonzaga University President Father Robert Spitzer, SJ, has issued a statement explaining the Gonzaga student newspaper’s rejection of a pro-life... Read more

‘Devil’ ads ask people not to watch new religious cable channel in New York City

Dec 4, 2008

A new cable channel called New Evangelization Television (NET) is scheduled for launch on the evening of December 8 to... Read more

CNA

Theater company focuses on faith, Scripture

Dec 4, 2008

By Jennifer Brinker

As a St. Louis-based Catholic theater production company launches its new season this weekend, its founder noted that the goal... Read more

Archbishop George Niederauer / Yes on 8 supporters

Archbishop Niederauer explains Catholic involvement in Prop. 8

Dec 4, 2008

One month after the victory of California’s Proposition 8, Archbishop of San Francisco George Niederauer has written an essay defending... Read more

Sen. Jim DeMint

Senator criticizes new capitol visitor center for ignoring religious roots

Dec 4, 2008

The new Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, DC has drawn criticism for minimizing references to God and to religious faith... Read more

Lila Rose at Planned Parenthood in Bloomington

New video shows more statutory rape cover-up at Planned Parenthood

Dec 4, 2008

Live Action Films has released an undercover video showing a deliberate violation of mandatory reporting laws for sexual abuse by... Read more

Sen. Saxby Chambliss

Victorious Sen. Chambliss a ‘great pro-life leader,’ SBA List says

Dec 3, 2008

The pro-life Susan B. Anthony List has welcomed the Tuesday night runoff election victory of U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss in... Read more

Prop. 8 supporters demonstrating

Prop. 8 supporters criticize ‘grandstanding’ California legislators

Dec 3, 2008

Leaders of the successful California Proposition 8 campaign to restore the definition of marriage in the state have criticized state... Read more

‘I Believe Too’ effort launched to counter Humanist ad campaign in D.C.

Dec 3, 2008

Following a secular humanist ad campaign in Washington D.C. which questioned religious belief, an initiative called “I Believe Too” has... Read more

Crystal Dixon

University officer fired for criticizing homosexual politics files lawsuit

Dec 2, 2008

A university administrator fired from the University of Toledo for her published remarks criticizing homosexuality and expressing her Christian views... Read more

Bishop Jaime Soto

Bishop Jaime Soto becomes new head of Diocese of Sacramento

Dec 2, 2008

This past Saturday, Pope Benedict XVI accepted the resignation of Bishop William Weigand as the head of the Diocese of... Read more

Planned Parenthood offers ‘lethal’ gift certificates for the holiday season

Dec 2, 2008

The Indiana affiliate of Planned Parenthood is offering gift certificates for birth control and other services, including abortion. While an... Read more

Gov. Charlie Crist with his fiancee

Florida Governor’s wedding targeted by homosexual activists

Dec 2, 2008

Following the recent electoral victory of a marriage amendment proposed for the Florida constitution, homosexual activists plan to demonstrate outside... Read more

CNA

Spotlight on Bishop Martino could brighten following vocal pro-life stand

Dec 1, 2008

Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino’s October comments emphasizing the importance of abortion in Catholic voters’ decisions could result in... Read more

President George W. Bush

President Bush announces anti-AIDS efforts reaching two million

Dec 1, 2008

President George W. Bush on Monday discussed his administration’s AIDS relief policies, announcing that the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS... Read more

CNA

Principal of National Catholic Honor Roll school explains its success

Nov 30, 2008

Principal Jessie Skipwith of Bishop Machebeuf High School in Denver, Colorado recently spoke with CNA about his school’s selection for... Read more

CNA

Many types of vocations blooming in Missouri diocese

Nov 30, 2008

Encouraging and supporting vocations to the priesthood and religious life has been a top priority for Bishop Robert Finn since... Read more

Archbishop John Nienstedt

Archbishop Nienstedt talks about 13 years as a confessor and the power of the sacrament

Nov 30, 2008

In a recent series of teachings on the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis John C. Nienstedt... Read more

CNA

Thomas Aquinas College celebrates placement of cornerstone blessed by the Pope

Nov 29, 2008

After traveling over 11,000 miles across the Atlantic Ocean and back, the 765-pound cornerstone of Thomas Aquinas College’s chapel was... Read more

CNA

Retreat seeks to help female victims of sexual abuse

Nov 29, 2008

In January, the Diocese of Austin, Texas will offer a retreat for female victims of sexual abuse.  The retreat, entitled... Read more