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Catholic leaders urge Senate to boost development, humanitarian aid

Sep 7, 2007

The United States bishops and their overseas relief organization are urging the US Senate to offer “active support for essential... Read more

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Pro-life doctors could be forced to violate their consciences by new bill

Sep 6, 2007

Newly proposed legislation in Wisconsin could force doctors to act against their conscience and give emergency contraception to rape victims,... Read more

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NY citizens demand more information on plans to open Muslim school

Sep 6, 2007

A coalition of concerned citizens gathered on the steps of New York City Hall to express their concerns regarding the... Read more

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Five people from same Florida parish enter religious life

Sep 6, 2007

Beth Burwell wrestled with the question of whether she could forego having a husband or children.  Read more

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Planned Parenthood deceptive in plans to build new abortion facility

Sep 5, 2007

Pro-life advocates are calling on the city of Aurora to launch an official investigation into the application process for the... Read more

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Developer restores former L.A. cathedral, converts it into event hall

Sep 5, 2007

Thanks to local preservationists and an astute developer, the former cathedral of Los Angeles was returned to its previous structural... Read more

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Catholic Familyland to host 20th annual family conference

Sep 4, 2007

Catholic Familyland, the 950- acre center in Southeastern Ohio, will host its 20th annual international "Totus Tuus Consecrate Them in... Read more

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Notre Dame to offer Latin Mass in the fall

Sep 4, 2007

The University of Notre Dame has announced it will offer the Mass in its extraordinary form, that is in Latin,... Read more

Rabbi Yerachmiel Seplowitz comments on Pope Benedict's motu proprio

Rabbi praises Pope Benedict for his clear teaching

Sep 4, 2007

A rabbi from Monsey, New York, has lauded Pope Benedict XVI for reinstating the Latin Mass and affirming that only... Read more

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Coffee shop owner to become consecrated virgin

Sep 3, 2007

A 41-year-old coffee shop owner in Waukesha, Wisconsin, has decided to take vows as a consecrated virgin.  Read more

Anglican Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi

Kenyan archbishop ordains US priests for new conservative Anglican church

Sep 3, 2007

Two Episcopal priests, who split from the Episcopal Church over its acceptance of homosexual bishops, have been consecrated bishops for... Read more

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Spanish class sparks “white power” debate in Colorado high school

Aug 31, 2007

Earlier this week, a simple question in a Spanish II class in Broomfield, Colorado triggered a heated discussion regarding immigration... Read more

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Clock running out on Episcopal Church

Aug 31, 2007

As of yesterday, the Episcopal Church had only one month left to respond to the requests of the Anglican primates,... Read more

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Visit of Pope John Paul II to San Antonio, TX to be commemorated

Aug 31, 2007

Commemorating Pope John Paul II’s historic visit to the Alamo city, an exhibit to mark the 20th anniversary of the... Read more

Fr. Schlegel says decision was based on reading Anne Lamott's book

President of Creighton reveals why pro-assisted suicide speaker was turned away

Aug 31, 2007

The president of Creighton University said the decision to cancel the speaking engagement of an assisted suicide advocate was not... Read more

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Pro-life movie "Bella" to be released nationwide Oct. 26

Aug 30, 2007

Roadside Attractions, an independent film distribution company, has purchased the rights to the movie, “Bella,” the recent winner of the... Read more

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Lesbian could head Episcopal diocese

Aug 30, 2007

A lesbian Episcopal priest has made the top-five list of bishop-candidates for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago. The list includes... Read more

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Former Catholic school teacher settles suit

Aug 30, 2007

A teacher, who was fired from a Catholic school for using in vitro fertilization to get pregnant, has settled her lawsuit. Read more

Archbishop Elden Curtiss

Creighton, Archdiocese of Omaha disagreement grows

Aug 30, 2007

Creighton University has been in the news lately, but not because of a new research breakthrough or one of its... Read more

Retired Bishop of Cleveland Anthony Pilla

Bishop Pilla testifies in embezzlement case

Aug 30, 2007

Retired Bishop Anthony Pilla of Cleveland said he was shocked when evidence indicated that his former employees had stolen hundreds... Read more