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Federal Judge rules Holy See is sovereign state, lawsuit unlikely
As three men, claiming that the Vatican covered up priestly sexual abuse, continue to push a lawsuit against the head... Read more
National Right to Life confident in Bush’s Supreme Court pick
As religious and pro-life groups continue to grapple with small bits of information from which to form an opinion about... Read more
Archdiocese of Los Angeles discloses 155-page report on priestly sexual misconduct
In an act of good faith, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles posted on its Web site Wednesday a document that... Read more
ABC program to feature Houston Catholics’ aid to hurricane survivors
A new documentary, slated to air soon on ABC, shares the stories of Catholic individuals and communities across the United... Read more
Catholic radio station honors Terri Schiavo’s parents
Michigan Catholic Radio will honor Bob and Mary Schindler, parents of Terri Schiavo, with its 2005 Culture of Life Award... Read more
Catholic thought influenced Founding Fathers, expert claims at University of Dallas
The founding of the United States by mostly Protestant Enlightenment-educated thinkers was subtly influenced by Catholic political thought, claims Scott... Read more
Scientists make strides toward stem-cell cures--without killing embryos
A report in yesterday’s New York Times chronicled a team of scientists who are making strides to find medical cures... Read more
Catholic Charities provides $9.4M to hurricane recovery efforts, makes long-term commitment
Catholic Charities USA has distributed more than $9.4 million to 50 local Catholic Charities and other Catholic organizations to date,... Read more
Bankruptcy plan for Spokane includes sale of diocesan office, bishop’s residence
The Diocese of Spokane intends to sell its headquarters and the home of Bishop William Skylstad to settle sexual-abuse claims,... Read more
EWTN launches MP3 podcasting
EWTN Global Catholic Network, the largest religious media house in the world, has launched free MP3 podcasts of selected programs... Read more
Christian groups still leery of Miers nomination
As she moves closer to yet unscheduled Senate hearings, Christian and pro-life groups are suspiciously eyeing Harriet Miers--George Bush’s pick... Read more
Newly revamped Colorado Springs Diocese newspaper resurrected
Last month, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO officially re-launched its diocesan newspaper, the Colorado Catholic Herald--a tool that they... Read more
Positive reviews for film about partial-birth abortion
A recent film by a Walt Disney Company producer about partial-birth abortion has been receiving positive reviews. Jonathan Flora wrote... Read more
Cardinal Rigali acknowledges archdiocese mishandled cases of abuse
Cardinal Justin Rigali issued a pastoral letter last week in which he repeatedly and apologetically acknowledges that officials at the... Read more
Latin American countries to sign anti-life "youth convention"
Pro-life experts are warning of an October 11 gathering in Badajoz, Spain, organized by the Latin American Organization of Youth... Read more
Gov’t assistance should go equitably to all schools affected by Katrina, says US Bishop Conference secretary
Assistance to schools affected by the hurricanes should be provided equitably to all, without regard to the type of school,... Read more
Head of Human Life International blasts, others still skeptical of would-be Justice Miers
Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, head of the group Human Life International offered some of the harshest criticism yet today, in the... Read more
Catholic leaders urge quick passage of vital health-care bill for Katrina survivors
The United States bishops, Catholic Charities USA, and the Catholic Health Association are urging senators to quickly pass crucial legislation... Read more
US bishops urge for passage of bill that ensure fair treatment of captured combatants
Combating terrorism remains a government priority, but respect for human dignity should not be undermined in the process, says the... Read more
Texas bishops urge Texans to vote against same-sex unions
The Catholic bishops of Texas are urging all Texans to vote Nov. 8 in favor of an amendment to the... Read more
