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New faith-based schools for Detroit in the fall
The Archdiocese of Detroit may have new faith-based schools by the fall. The archbishop of Detroit, Adam Cardinal Maida, said... Read more
Short film captures faith of student killed at Columbine
Rachel Scott was killed during the Columbine High School massacre in 1999, after refusing at gunpoint to deny her faith... Read more
USCCB approves budget for new study on causes of sexual abuse
The U.S. bishops decided Friday to approve a $1-million budget for new research on the "Causes and Context Study" of... Read more
Bishops to issue document on death penalty
The U.S. bishops have voted to draft a document stating Catholic doctrine regarding the death penalty. Read more
Pregnant woman kept on life support to save baby
A Catholic man has committed to keeping his 26-year-old pregnant wife alive on life support in hopes that their baby... Read more
Debate over gay-friendly books in public libraries rages in southern US
Public libraries in southern U.S. states have begun stocking gay-friendly books, and this has launched intense debate in local communities. Read more
Autopsy reveals Terri Schiavo's brain was atrophied, dehydration caused death
A much-anticipated autopsy report confirmed yesterday that Terri Schiavo died of dehydration. Medical examiners said they were surprised by the... Read more
Catholic Charities says budget must protect most vulnerable
As budget negotiations continue in Congress, Catholic Charities USA is urging House and Senate appropriators to adopt 12 priorities that... Read more
Retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown dies
A retired bishop of Altoona-Johnstown died Monday at a nursing home in Hollidaysburg. Bishop-emeritus James Hogan was 93. Read more
Church's Commitment to protect children and youth remains strong, Cardinal George says
During the Spring meeting of the USCCB being held at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago, Cardinal Francis George, vice president... Read more
Autopsy report on Terri Schiavo to be released today
The medical examiner's office plans to release its autopsy report on Terri Schiavo today. Her parents and siblings hope the... Read more
New Jersey court rules in support of heterosexual marriage
A New Jersey Appellate Court ruled yesterday that the state Constitution does not include same-sex couples in its definition of... Read more
Court rules that Holocaust survivors' lawsuit against the Vatican can proceed
A ruling this week by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld an earlier decision that Holocaust survivors can... Read more
New prefect for Church doctrine has credentials, says Catholic analyst
As the new prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop William Levada will be challenged to... Read more
Voucher program breathes new life into Catholic schools
Washington’s Catholic schools are growing as the result of a new federal voucher program that provides low-income students with grants... Read more
US scientists identify brain stem cells, strengthens case for adult stem-cell research
American scientists say they have found a way to identify brain stem cells and make them multiply to treat degenerative... Read more
Federal funding increased for abstinence programs
The U.S. government has increased funding for the the Community-Based Abstinence Education (CBAE) grant program by $11 million for 2006. Read more
Late Miami archbishop remembered as mentor and gentleman
Hundreds attended the three-hour viewing and funeral mass Sunday for Miami’s late Archbishop Edward McCarthy at St. Mary's Cathedral. Archbishop... Read more
Arizona bishops back proposed amendment to ban same-sex marriage
Arizona's three Catholic bishops support the principles of a state ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage and may issue... Read more
Archdiocese of San Francisco agrees to $21-million settlement with abuse victims
The Archdiocese of San Francisco has agreed to a $21-million settlement with 15 people who said they were sexually abused... Read more
