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Fr. Euteneuer says Supreme Court abortion decision a “mixed blessing”
While supporters of the rights of unborn children continue offer thanks for the U.S. Supreme Court’s Wednesday decision to uphold... Read more
Colorado Catholic Conference asks governor to veto same-sex adoption bill
The Colorado Catholic Conference, which is supported by the Archdiocese of Denver and Dioceses of Colorado Springs and Pueblo, has... Read more
Bishops, faithful continue to offer prayers following Virginia Tech massacre
Catholic faithful and leadership across the United States and around the world continue to respond to the tragic events which... Read more
Republicans must ‘get beyond’ abortion for a 2008 win, says Giuliani
Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani told about 1,000 GOP activists in Des Moines on Saturday that Republicans must get past... Read more
Planned Parenthood ‘hijacks’ religious imagery in safe-sex ad
Catholic League president Bill Donohue has launched a campaign against Planned Parenthood Golden Gate and its recent “Safe is Sexy”... Read more
Catholic Charities of Chicago forced to drop foster care
The child welfare system in Chicago was shocked this week with the news that the foster care program, run by... Read more
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U.S. Supreme Court upholds partial-birth abortion ban
In a stunning victory for life, the Supreme Court of the United States today upheld a 2003 law passed by... Read more
Los Angeles to host Rosary Bowl
Families from across the country and as far away as the Philippines are expected to attend the Rosary Bowl in... Read more
EWTN to hold Family Celebration this summer
The Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) will hold a Family Celebration this summer. Read more
Virginia bishop offers love and prayers following Virginia Tech massacre
Bishop Francis X. DiLorenzo, whose flock includes the faithful at Virginia Tech University, issued a short statement Monday morning lamenting... Read more
Judge approves priest-abuse settlement in Portland
The Archdiocese of Portland’s $75-million settlement plan for about 175 alleged victims of abuse was approved by a judge on... Read more
Lay Catholic-Jewish conference intended to intensify community relations
Lay Catholics and Jews will meet at the Vatican for a five-day conference aimed at intensifying relations between the two... Read more
Catholics urge Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform
Catholics from across the country will visit Capitol Hill this week and urge lawmakers to pass comprehensive immigration reform that... Read more
Apostolic Nuncio, Archbishop of Washington call Catholics to bold presence in public square
During the 4th National Catholic Prayer breakfast, both the Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, Archbishop Pietro Sambi, and the... Read more
Renewing the U.S. involves religious organizations, respect for life, President Bush tells Catholic Prayer Breakfast
United States’ President George W. Bush spoke this morning at the annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, at Washington’s Hilton Hotel,... Read more
Federal bankruptcy judge orders external audit of San Diego diocese accounts
A federal bankruptcy judge ordered an external audit of the Diocese of San Diego amid accusations Church leaders are trying... Read more
Indiana Catholic Church fire determined to be arson
The fire that destroyed St. Anne Catholic Church in New Castle in eastern Indiana, was arson, authorities said on Tuesday. Read more
U.S. Bishops, Pro-life groups decry Senate’s decision to Pass Bill funding destruction of human life
An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) along with numerous pro-life groups have reacted to yesterday... Read more
Abuse claims against Catholic clergy decrease for second year
The number of abuse claims against Catholic clergy have dropped for the second consecutive year, says a new report on... Read more
Divine Mercy Shrine prepares for annual celebration
Several thousand pilgrims are expected to gather at the National Shrine of The Divine Mercy in Stockbridge this weekend for... Read more
