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Joseph M. Scheidler

Pro-Life Group to Protest Hillary Clinton's presence at Catholic Charity Event

May 7, 2007

The Pro-Life Action League has announced that they will protest today's Catholic Mercy Home event in Chicago for having invited... Read more

President of Evangelical Theological Society Returns to the Catholic Church

May 6, 2007

Dr. Francis Beckwith, the president of the Evangelical Theological Society, tendered his resignation yesterday as a result of his coming back... Read more

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Catholic Higher Education Officials Engage in Dialogue at 'City on a Hill' Symposium

May 4, 2007

Representatives from dozens of Catholic colleges and universities worldwide gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville to dialogue about the purpose... Read more

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Son of militant atheist asks Supreme Court to allow public prayer

May 4, 2007

Protestors gathered outside the US Supreme Court building this week to demand that the judicial body reinstate the right to... Read more

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McGreevey headed for Episcopalian seminary

May 4, 2007

Former governor Jim McGreevey, whose political career ended nearly three years ago amid claims of an adulterous affair with a... Read more

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World Bank again promoting abortion after US acquiescence

May 4, 2007

The World Bank has approved a new health policy that promotes abortion worldwide after the United States caved to pressure... Read more

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Pro-family leader warns against federal ‘hate crimes’ as President Bush speaks out against current House efforts

May 4, 2007

A California pro-family leader has warned about the consequences of passing "hate crimes" laws for children, religious leaders and regular... Read more

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Pro-Abortion senator prohibited from speaking at Catholic high school graduation

May 3, 2007

A Catholic all-girls high school withdrew its invitation to Sen. Claire McCaskill to speak at this year’s graduation ceremony because... Read more

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ABC reschedules debate about God

May 3, 2007

Actor Kirk Cameron and best-selling author Ray Comfort will square off with two atheists this weekend for a 90-minute debate... Read more

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Teacher sues after ‘In God We Trust’ classroom poster is ordered removed

May 3, 2007

A teacher is suing his school district after officials ordered him to remove classroom posters that make reference to God.... Read more

President Bush reminds Americans of the importance of prayer

May 3, 2007

This morning at the White House, President Bush commemorated the National Day of Prayer.  He called upon Americans to remember... Read more

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Pro-life group urges Amnesty International to protect life of unborn

May 2, 2007

Women for Life International is urging Amnesty International not to adopt a policy that would recognize access to abortion as... Read more

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Pro-family group decries new attempt to legalize same-sex unions in Washington State

May 2, 2007

The Alliance for Marriage has urged citizens of Washington state to send an urgent request to their state legislators asking... Read more

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New bishop installed for Dallas

May 2, 2007

A new bishop was installed for the Diocese of Dallas yesterday afternoon. Bishop Kevin Farrell succeeds the long-serving Bishop Charles... Read more

Evangelical Christians seek forgiveness of sins online

May 1, 2007

Evangelical Christians seem to be finding the value of confession. But they’re not lining up for the confessional or for... Read more

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California Catholic Conference files brief in conscientious objection case

May 1, 2007

The California Catholic Conference has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in a case now pending before the state Supreme Court. The... Read more

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Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice supports partial birth abortion

May 1, 2007

A top pro-life leader said a religious coalition’s support of partial birth abortion shows that the group is "confused, at... Read more

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New US bishop to lead conservative congregations, separate from Episcopal Church

Apr 30, 2007

The Episcopal Church continues to experience further division as the Anglican archbishop of Nigeria is expected to arrive this week... Read more

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Connecticut legislature one step closer to forcing chemical abortions at Catholic hospitals

Apr 27, 2007

The Connecticut state Senate overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that would require all hospitals — including the four Catholic facilities... Read more