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National Right to Life confident in Bush’s Supreme Court pick

Oct 12, 2005

As religious and pro-life groups continue to grapple with small bits of information from which to form an opinion about... Read more

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Archdiocese of Los Angeles discloses 155-page report on priestly sexual misconduct

Oct 12, 2005

In an act of good faith, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles posted on its Web site Wednesday a document that... Read more

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ABC program to feature Houston Catholics’ aid to hurricane survivors

Oct 12, 2005

A new documentary, slated to air soon on ABC, shares the stories of Catholic individuals and communities across the United... Read more

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Catholic radio station honors Terri Schiavo’s parents

Oct 12, 2005

Michigan Catholic Radio will honor Bob and Mary Schindler, parents of Terri Schiavo, with its 2005 Culture of Life Award... Read more

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Catholic thought influenced Founding Fathers, expert claims at University of Dallas

Oct 12, 2005

The founding of the United States by mostly Protestant Enlightenment-educated thinkers was subtly influenced by Catholic political thought, claims Scott... Read more

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Scientists make strides toward stem-cell cures--without killing embryos

Oct 11, 2005

A report in yesterday’s New York Times chronicled a team of scientists who are making strides to find medical cures... Read more

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Catholic Charities provides $9.4M to hurricane recovery efforts, makes long-term commitment

Oct 11, 2005

Catholic Charities USA has distributed more than $9.4 million to 50 local Catholic Charities and other Catholic organizations to date,... Read more

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Bankruptcy plan for Spokane includes sale of diocesan office, bishop’s residence

Oct 11, 2005

The Diocese of Spokane intends to sell its headquarters and the home of Bishop William Skylstad to settle sexual-abuse claims,... Read more

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EWTN launches MP3 podcasting

Oct 11, 2005

EWTN Global Catholic Network, the largest religious media house in the world, has launched free MP3 podcasts of selected programs... Read more

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Christian groups still leery of Miers nomination

Oct 9, 2005

As she moves closer to yet unscheduled Senate hearings, Christian and pro-life groups are suspiciously eyeing Harriet Miers--George Bush’s pick... Read more

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Newly revamped Colorado Springs Diocese newspaper resurrected

Oct 9, 2005

Last month, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, CO officially re-launched its diocesan newspaper, the Colorado Catholic Herald--a tool that they... Read more

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Positive reviews for film about partial-birth abortion

Oct 9, 2005

A recent film by a Walt Disney Company producer about partial-birth abortion has been receiving positive reviews. Jonathan Flora wrote... Read more

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Cardinal Rigali acknowledges archdiocese mishandled cases of abuse

Oct 9, 2005

Cardinal Justin Rigali issued a pastoral letter last week in which he repeatedly and apologetically acknowledges that officials at the... Read more

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Latin American countries to sign anti-life "youth convention"

Oct 9, 2005

Pro-life experts are warning of an October 11 gathering in Badajoz, Spain, organized by the Latin American Organization of Youth... Read more

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Gov’t assistance should go equitably to all schools affected by Katrina, says US Bishop Conference secretary

Oct 6, 2005

Assistance to schools affected by the hurricanes should be provided equitably to all, without regard to the type of school,... Read more

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Head of Human Life International blasts, others still skeptical of would-be Justice Miers

Oct 5, 2005

Fr. Thomas Euteneuer, head of the group Human Life International offered some of the harshest criticism yet today, in the... Read more

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Catholic leaders urge quick passage of vital health-care bill for Katrina survivors

Oct 5, 2005

The United States bishops, Catholic Charities USA, and the Catholic Health Association are urging senators to quickly pass crucial legislation... Read more

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US bishops urge for passage of bill that ensure fair treatment of captured combatants

Oct 5, 2005

Combating terrorism remains a government priority, but respect for human dignity should not be undermined in the process, says the... Read more

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Texas bishops urge Texans to vote against same-sex unions

Oct 5, 2005

The Catholic bishops of Texas are urging all Texans to vote Nov. 8 in favor of an amendment to the... Read more

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'Saved By Priest and his catholic faith' says Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke

Oct 5, 2005

Hollywood star Mickey Rourke insists his strong commitment to Roman Catholicism has saved him from slipping back into his formerly... Read more