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Community groups decry ‘homosexual indoctrination’ bill aimed at public schools

Aug 22, 2006

The California Assembly passed a bill by a vote of 46-31 on Monday that says public schools may neither teach... Read more

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New edition of Theology of the Body translated from original Polish

Aug 22, 2006

A new English translation of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body promises to offer a more true reading... Read more

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Fr. Frank Pavone launching new pro-life community in US

Aug 21, 2006

Cardinal Renato Martino, the President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace is to preside at the groundbreaking... Read more

President Bush supports over-the-counter access to abortion drug

Aug 21, 2006

President George Bush shocked the pro-life movement with his support for over-the-counter access to abortion-drug Plan B, also known as... Read more

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Father of disabled child says abuse more worrisome in public schools

Aug 21, 2006

The parent of a teen with Down Syndrome says children, and especially those with disabilities, are more likely to experience... Read more

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Hispanic Business leaders called to be saints, change the world

Aug 20, 2006

A group of more than 40 of the top Hispanic business leaders in the U.S. gathered this weekend for a... Read more

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Americans to ‘outstrip’ Nazis in taking human life, says bishop

Aug 20, 2006

The United States, with its vast abortion industry, will soon rival the Nazis, who were responsible for about 50 million... Read more

Pope chose unpretentious and thoughtful Bertone as Secretary of State within first months of Pontificate

Aug 17, 2006

An article published in the Italian journal “Il Riformista” today provides a unique glimpse into the man Pope Benedict XVI... Read more

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Catholic Relief Services pledges $10 M for Middle East

Aug 17, 2006

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) announced plans for a $10-million emergency response and long-term reconstruction program for Gaza, northern Israel and... Read more

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Pro-life leader urges Bush to name new FDA commissioner

Aug 17, 2006

President George Bush should name a new commissioner to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to replace Dr. Andrew... Read more

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Toronto AIDS conference promotes ‘abstinophobia’, says Ugandan activist

Aug 17, 2006

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, would be more effective in the fight against AIDS by... Read more

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A grateful Cardinal George discharged from hospital

Aug 16, 2006

Cardinal Francis George was clearly in good spirits yesterday after being discharged from Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, three... Read more

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Veterans, 1st amendment advocates rejoice after Mount Soledad victory

Aug 16, 2006

Religious rights advocates and veterans’ groups are announcing their support for U.S. President George W. Bush’s decision to sign a... Read more

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Archbishop says honesty is necessary in Christian-Muslim dialogue

Aug 15, 2006

Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke out this week against the promulgation of lies regarding the history of Christian-Muslim relations.  In... Read more

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Cardinal George recovering well, set to leave hospital

Aug 14, 2006

The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday, that Cardinal Francis George is recovering well and will leave the hospital sometime today.  Read more

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Kirk Douglas urges Gibson to seek Catholic help

Aug 13, 2006

Veteran actor Kirk Douglas has urged Mel Gibson to seek "spiritual guidance" from his own Church before consulting with Jewish... Read more

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Bishop apologizes for delay in reporting sex abuse by priest to authorities

Aug 13, 2006

Bishop Daniel Walsh of the Santa Rosa pledged never again to delay notifying authorities of priest misconduct.  Read more

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Catholic Relief Services struggling to lead massive aid effort in Lebanon

Aug 10, 2006

Officials from the Maryland-based Catholic Relief Services announced last week that they, along with their oversees partner Caritas Lebanon, are... Read more

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EWTN wraps up anniversary celebration with “Grand Finale”

Aug 10, 2006

This weekend Catholic media giant, EWTN, will celebrate the last of a handful of events surrounding its 25th anniversary of... Read more

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Discussions continue after University of Wisconsin boots Knights of Columbus

Aug 10, 2006

The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus are attempting to work towards an agreement after the University abruptly... Read more