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New U.S. ambassador named to Vatican

Apr 14, 2005

President George Bush has named an Oklahoma businessman, Francis Rooney III as the U.S.’ new ambassador to the Vatican. Read more

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Marian conference to receive monstrance blessed by John Paul II

Apr 14, 2005

A monstrance, blessed by Pope John Paul II specifically to encourage prayer for vocations, will make a three-day stop at... Read more

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Terri Schiavo attorney calls on court to protect life of elderly woman

Apr 14, 2005

David Gibbs, lead counsel for the parents of the late Terri Schiavo, has called on a Georgia Probate Court Judge... Read more

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Funeral held for pre-born baby found in wastewater

Apr 14, 2005

A funeral was held April 11 for a five-month-old fetus found at the county’s wastewater treatment plant last week, reported... Read more

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Catholic doctors speak against access to morning-after pill without a prescription

Apr 14, 2005

Catholic doctors expressed their position in the ongoing debate on legislation that would require hospitals to offer rape victims the... Read more

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Ad campaign decries activist judges, urges senators to vote on qualified

Apr 13, 2005

A leading grassroots organization has launched the first phase of a national television advertising campaign that points to the fallout... Read more

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Parents must have free choice for children’s education: Archbishop Gomez

Apr 13, 2005

Parents have the right to choose where their children attend school, and a law that ensures “parents’ free choice of... Read more

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Benedictine College students saw John Paul as the ‘embodiment of Catholicism’

Apr 12, 2005

As cardinals from around the world prepare for the April 18th conclave in which they will elect the next shepherd... Read more

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‘Day of Truth’ to counter pro-homosexual protest in schools

Apr 12, 2005

A Day of Truth is being organized tomorrow to counter today’s pro-homosexual Day of Silence, held in some high schools.  Read more

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Pro-life groups calls a boycott of GE for its research on embryonic stem cells

Apr 12, 2005

A pro-life group is outraged by General Electric's decision to pursue research on embryonic stem cells. Read more

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Lawmaker wants mandatory abortion counseling

Apr 12, 2005

An pro-life lawmaker wants to legislate mandatory counselling for all women seeking abortions.  Read more

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Life-sized painting of John Paul II unveiled at University

Apr 11, 2005

In honor of the life and influence of Pope John Paul II, especially on younger generations, Franciscan University of Steubenville... Read more

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Pro-life leader found not guilty of keeping remains of aborted baby for display

Apr 11, 2005

A pro-life leader was found not guilty in the District of Columbia of keeping a dead body for public display.  Read more

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Lutherans propose ordination of homosexuals

Apr 11, 2005

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America may become the first U.S.-based Lutheran denomination to approve the ordination of active homosexuals... Read more

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Denver Archbishop, Michigan couple to be honored for pro-life work

Apr 10, 2005

The National Right to Life Educational Trust recently announced that the group plans to honor Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, and... Read more

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Democratic senators demand to know where FDA stands on morning-after pill

Apr 7, 2005

Democratic senators have blocked the nomination of a commissioner to the Food and Drug Administration because the FDA has not... Read more

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Sacramento bishop recovering after liver transplant

Apr 7, 2005

Bishop William Weigand of Sacramento is recovering after a liver transplant April 1 at the University of California San Francisco... Read more

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New poll shows Americans were misled about Terri Schiavo's condition: CWA

Apr 7, 2005

The results of a recent poll, which accurately described Terri Schiavo’s health condition, demonstrate that 80 percent of Americans are... Read more

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U.S. church hopes Pope John Paul evangelizes even in death

Apr 7, 2005

Catholic Church leaders in Washington state are hoping that the recent surge in church attendance, related to the death of... Read more

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Bishop Olmsted, Diocese of Phoenix remembers Pope John Paul

Apr 7, 2005

Site of the 1987 visit of Pope John Paul II, the Diocese of Phoenix, Arizona is joining millions worldwide in... Read more