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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
New priest’s vocation grew in midst of abuse scandal
The newest priest for the Diocese of Memphis studied at the seminary as the sex abuse scandals in the Church... Read more
Cable company refuses to run abstinence ad on kids and family channels
New York-based cable giant Comcast has refused to run a public service announcement on abstinence on several of its channels,... Read more
Ave Maria hosts right-to-life conference
Prominent academics discussed the latest scholarship on right-to-life issues last weekend at the annual University Faculty for Life conference, June... Read more
One of the first priests ordained in the USA on road to sainthood
A Russian prince who left his wealth behind to come to America and be one of the first priests ordained... Read more
Honduran Cardinal calls for more help for migrant workers in the US
Immigrants and migrant workers deserve help, compassion and solidarity, not recrimination, said Honduran Cardinal Oscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga. Read more
Pro-family groups pleased Justice Brown confirmed as federal judge
A pro-family group is pleased that Justice Janice Rogers Brown has become the newest judge on the D.C. Court of... Read more
Archbishop Edward McCarthy dies at 87
The former Archbishop of Miami, Edward McCarthy, died June 7 at the age of 87. During his 18 years as... Read more
DNC chairman offends Christians, says Catholic League
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee has done an about-face, says the Catholic League. When Howard Dean accepted the... Read more
Christian doctors to explore healthcare, bioethics at national meeting
America's largest faith-based doctor organization, the Christian Medical & Dental Associations, are meeting in Denver today to discuss the future... Read more
Lawsuit filed after school forbids boy from reading Bible at recess
A Tennessee elementary school is being sued for barring a 10-year-old boy from reading his Bible during recess, reported AgapePress. Read more
Best-selling authors, baseball manager share faith on TV
Two best-selling American authors and the manager of Major League Baseball’s Florida Marlins will share about their Catholic faith in... Read more
Gay militant group slams Pope’s remarks on homosexual “marriage”
Joe Solmonese, President of the gay militant organization “Human Rights Campaign” (HRC), issued a statement yesterday criticizing Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Religion important to Americans, new poll reveals
Americans are far more likely to consider religion central to their lives and to believe that religious leaders should have... Read more
Parishioners support historic settlement in Covington
Parishioners in the Diocese of Convington are supportive of the $120-million fund that diocesan officials have offered to set aside... Read more
Colorado parishioners falling in love with Latin Mass
Although many Catholics are quick to write off the Latin Mass, believing it died years ago, in Boulder Colorado, it’s... Read more
Focus misplaced regarding resignation of America editor, says Catholic analyst
While reports on the May 6 resignation of Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, as editor of America magazine focused on the... Read more
