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US has new Vatican ambassador
President George Bush has nominated Florida businessman Laurence Francis Rooney to be the new ambassador to the Vatican, replacing Jim... Read more
US youth join in social action projects before WYD
More than 2,700 American youth, representing 125 college, diocesan and parish groups, will roll up their sleeves and dedicate one... Read more
Parental rights overwhelmingly supported in California
After a recent poll indicated that 85 percent of Scotts Valley residents support parental rights in education, the Capitol Resource... Read more
Influential evangelist: U2’s Bono makes strong statement in support of Christ
For years, the exact nature of the religious beliefs of Bono, lead singer songwriter of the band U2, have eluded... Read more
New movie on John Paul II to debut in US
On August 15 the Hallmark Channel will debut a new Italian movie called, “Karol: The Story of a Man Who... Read more
Bush says intelligent design theory ought to be taught along side evolution
While President George Bush’s remarks Monday that the theory of intelligent design ought to be taught along side of evolution... Read more
"Miracle baby" born, Torres family says "life is a gift from God"
Susan Torres, a brain-dead woman who was kept alive for almost three months to give her unborn baby time to... Read more
Cardinal Keeler criticizes Frist’s support of embryonic stem-cell research
Cardinal William Keeler, chairman of the U.S. Bishops’ Committee for Pro-life Activities, criticized Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist’s announcement July... Read more
Judge certifies all Catholics in Portland as defendants in bankruptcy case
A bankruptcy judge decided last week that the 389,000 Catholics of the Archdiocese of Portland are officially part of the... Read more
Barriers lifting between Catholics and Evangelicals, say researchers
The relationship between Evangelical Protestants and Roman Catholics has improved dramatically in the United States in recent decades, and increasingly... Read more
Episcopal bishops file lawsuit in continuing battle over openly gay bishop
As debate continues to rage in the Episcopal church over the ordination of openly gay clergy and now same sex... Read more
Pennsylvania Senator accuses Kennedy, Kerry of ‘doing nothing’ about priestly sexual abuse scandal
Pennsylvania’s Senator Rick Santorum blasted Massachusetts Senators Edward Kennedy and John Kerry Sunday for “doing nothing” about the priestly sexual... Read more
Catholic radio station launched in Ohio
Catholics in the Diocese of Columbus finally have Catholic radio. St. Gabriel Radio Inc., launched the region's first Catholic radio... Read more
Creating embryos to destroy them ‘absurd’: Archbishop Gomez
The Catholic Church will not and cannot base its teaching on opinion polls, said Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio... Read more
Stem cell debate nearly impossible, say Catholic ethicists; frozen embryos should not exist in the first place
While many Christians and pro-life groups are still decrying Senate Majority leader Bill Frist’s Friday announcement that he favors more... Read more
‘Catholics need not apply’ must not become motto for government candidates, says Hyde
In a letter sent to Senator Richard Durbin regarding what many see as a “religious litmus test” for Supreme Court... Read more
Pro-life groups call Frist’s stem cell proposal a ‘betrayal’
Numerous pro-life and Christian organizations are still shocked by Friday’s announcement by Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, that he thinks... Read more
Pennsylvania bishops issue document on stem-cell research
Pennsylvania bishops released a document last week, clarifying the Church’s teachings on stem-cell research. “Questions and Answers on Stem Cell... Read more
Cuban priests of the diaspora express support for Pope Benedict, Church in Cuba
Dozens of priests and religious of the “Cuban diaspora” in the world concluded their XXXI Encounter in Key West with... Read more
Bishop says U.S. immigration system ‘morally unacceptable’
The current U.S. immigration system is “morally unacceptable,” said Bishop Gerald Barnes of San Bernardino. Read more
