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Community groups decry ‘homosexual indoctrination’ bill aimed at public schools
The California Assembly passed a bill by a vote of 46-31 on Monday that says public schools may neither teach... Read more
New edition of Theology of the Body translated from original Polish
A new English translation of Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body promises to offer a more true reading... Read more
Fr. Frank Pavone launching new pro-life community in US
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
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
Father of disabled child says abuse more worrisome in public schools
The parent of a teen with Down Syndrome says children, and especially those with disabilities, are more likely to experience... Read more
Hispanic Business leaders called to be saints, change the world
A group of more than 40 of the top Hispanic business leaders in the U.S. gathered this weekend for a... Read more
Americans to ‘outstrip’ Nazis in taking human life, says bishop
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
An article published in the Italian journal “Il Riformista” today provides a unique glimpse into the man Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Catholic Relief Services pledges $10 M for Middle East
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) announced plans for a $10-million emergency response and long-term reconstruction program for Gaza, northern Israel and... Read more
Pro-life leader urges Bush to name new FDA commissioner
President George Bush should name a new commissioner to head the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to replace Dr. Andrew... Read more
Toronto AIDS conference promotes ‘abstinophobia’, says Ugandan activist
Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda, would be more effective in the fight against AIDS by... Read more
A grateful Cardinal George discharged from hospital
Cardinal Francis George was clearly in good spirits yesterday after being discharged from Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, three... Read more
Veterans, 1st amendment advocates rejoice after Mount Soledad victory
Religious rights advocates and veterans’ groups are announcing their support for U.S. President George W. Bush’s decision to sign a... Read more
Archbishop says honesty is necessary in Christian-Muslim dialogue
Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput spoke out this week against the promulgation of lies regarding the history of Christian-Muslim relations. In... Read more
Cardinal George recovering well, set to leave hospital
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday, that Cardinal Francis George is recovering well and will leave the hospital sometime today. Read more
Kirk Douglas urges Gibson to seek Catholic help
Veteran actor Kirk Douglas has urged Mel Gibson to seek "spiritual guidance" from his own Church before consulting with Jewish... Read more
Bishop apologizes for delay in reporting sex abuse by priest to authorities
Bishop Daniel Walsh of the Santa Rosa pledged never again to delay notifying authorities of priest misconduct. Read more
Catholic Relief Services struggling to lead massive aid effort in Lebanon
Officials from the Maryland-based Catholic Relief Services announced last week that they, along with their oversees partner Caritas Lebanon, are... Read more
EWTN wraps up anniversary celebration with “Grand Finale”
This weekend Catholic media giant, EWTN, will celebrate the last of a handful of events surrounding its 25th anniversary of... Read more
Discussions continue after University of Wisconsin boots Knights of Columbus
The University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Knights of Columbus are attempting to work towards an agreement after the University abruptly... Read more
