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President Bush thanks Catholics for history of defending human life and dignity

May 19, 2005

Speaking this morning at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, President George Bush thanked Catholics for the contributions they... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics to let Christ permeate the public square

May 19, 2005

This morning at the 2nd annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, held in Washington, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput urged Catholics and... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez calls public leaders to sacrificial love

May 19, 2005

Joining President George Bush, Denver Archbishop Charles Chaput, and an estimated 2,000 attendees at this morning’s National Catholic Prayer Breakfast... Read more

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Texas bishops push school vouchers

May 19, 2005

The Catholic bishops of Texas launched a statewide effort, urging lawmakers to vote for an expanded school voucher program. Read more

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New poll shows most Americans oppose cloning

May 19, 2005

More than three-quarters of Americans, 77 percent, oppose cloning of human embryos for medical research, and 84 percent oppose cloning... Read more

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League says Soros Web site encouraged ‘anti-Catholic bigotry’

May 19, 2005

An Internet-based organization, funded by George Soros, made a slanderous attack against Catholics on its Web site yesterday. Read more

Cardinal Keeler to boycott graduation

May 18, 2005

Baltimore’s Cardinal William Keeler has announced that he will boycott Loyola College of Maryland’s graduation ceremony because former New York... Read more

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Files show diocese masked sexual abuse by shuffling priests

May 18, 2005

Diocesan personnel files of 15 priests and teachers indicate that officials of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California moved... Read more

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Faithful urged to pray against judicial activism

May 18, 2005

A Christian coalition is urging America’s church leaders and members to pray for an end to judicial activism and for... Read more

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Cardinal urges Congress to reject bill supporting embryonic stem-cell research

May 18, 2005

Cardinal William H. Keeler has urged Congress to reject a bill, which would allow the use of federal funds to... Read more

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Princeton finally grants official recognition to Christian student group

May 18, 2005

Princeton University has granted official recognition to an evangelical Christian student group after two months of debate.  Read more

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Congressional doctors ‘debunk’ stem cell myths

May 18, 2005

This morning at the nation’s capital, four physician members of congress will give a presentation on medical strides being made... Read more

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EWTN news director receives honorary doctorate

May 17, 2005

EWTN's news director, Raymond Arroyo, was awarded an honorary doctorate of communications from Franciscan University of Steubenville May 14.  Read more

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Orlando bishop says U.S. immigration policy outdated, unjust

May 17, 2005

The United States need a new immigration policy that will protect and address the need of immigrant and U.S-born workers,... Read more

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Pro-family group reflects one year after Massachusetts allows same-sex marriage

May 17, 2005

One year after a Massachusetts court allowed same-sex marriages, Concerned Women for America (CWA) says it has done nothing less... Read more

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Pro-abortion speaker cancels appearance amid concerns about protest

May 17, 2005

U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) withdrew as the commencement speaker at this Saturday's St. Elizabeth College of Nursing ceremony... Read more

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Catholic Charities tsunami relief hits $150 million

May 17, 2005

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced last week that Catholic Relief Services has received over $150 million in... Read more

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Majority opposes federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research

May 16, 2005

A majority of Americans, 52 percent, oppose federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research while 36 percent of Americans support it,... Read more

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Resignation of America editor should not surprise Catholics, expert says

May 16, 2005

All of the kafuffle surrounding the resignation of Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, as editor of America Magazine is unfounded, according... Read more

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National pro-life leader commends pro-life Democrats

May 16, 2005

Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, commended Democrats for Life of America’s “95-10” Initiative, which aims to... Read more