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Jim Caviezel more concerned with living his faith than media reports
The actor who played Jesus in Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” says he is not worried about what... Read more
Cardinal blesses ground for new church
Signs of growth and life abounded in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this past weekend. Cardinal Justin Rigali was on hand... Read more
'Passion' maintains top spot at box office
"The Passion of the Christ" was the top film for a third straight weekend, taking in $31.7 million and pushing... Read more
Archdiocese of Denver is “patron saint of the Passion of the Christ,” says film's producer
The Archdiocese of Denver has become the “patron saint” of “The Passion of the Christ,” said the blockbuster’s executive producer... Read more
Boston archbishop discourages proposal to include same-sex unions in marriage amendment
The Archbishop of Boston supports a legal amendment to protect the definition of marriage as the union of one man... Read more
Jesus in the garden is most important scene in ‘Passion’, says bishop
The bishop of Brooklyn said he will never pray the Stations of the Cross, say the Sorrowful Mysteries of the... Read more
Woman charged with murder for death of stillborn
A mother, who allegedly ignored medical warnings to have a Caesarean section when pregnant to save her twins, was charged... Read more
Catholic Church hears requests to excommunicate mayor
Chicago man is circulating a petition asking Cardinal Francis George to excommunicate Mayor Richard Daley for his public show of... Read more
Doctor asks Senate for more research into side effects of abortion
A medical researcher from the University of Michigan Medical School urged members of the U.S. Senate last week to support... Read more
Parental notice measure approved by first Senate committee
A proposed constitutional amendment, which would require doctors to notify the parents of minor girls seeking abortions at least 48... Read more
New York bishops defend marriage at Capitol
The Catholic Conference of New York defended marriage as the union of a man and a woman at the annual... Read more
Fall River gears up for centennial celebrations
The Diocese of Fall River will mark its 100th anniversary with a mass of thanksgiving at the Cathedral of St.... Read more
Documents reveal Roe v. Wade nearly overturned in 1992
Recently found documents reveal that Roe v. Wade was nearly overturned by the United States Supreme Court in 1992, reported... Read more
'Passion' still first at box office in its second weekend
“The Passion of The Christ” remained the top draw at the North American box office this past weekend, grossing about... Read more
Newspaper’s ban of “pro-life” causes mix-up
The Los Angeles Times’ policy to ban the phrase “pro-life” created some confusion last month when music critic Mark Swed... Read more
Boston to close churches, schools to deal with deficit
The Archdiocese of Boston may close as many as 75 of its 357 parishes in order to cope with a... Read more
Forgiveness, strength in 'The Passion' essential to deal with crisis, says bishop
Forgiveness and strength, as demonstrated by Jesus and Mary in Mel Gibson’s film, “The Passion of the Christ”, are necessary... Read more
Annan supports of abortion advocates, raises questions of objectivity: C-FAM
The UN Secretary General called an international coalition that advocates abortion on demand for women and girls a “shining example”,... Read more
Judge rules against removal of anti-Catholic statue on university campus
A federal judge in Kansas has ruled that Washburn University did not violate the constitution by prominently displaying a sculpture... Read more
Same-sex marriage still illegal despite local initiatives: Spitzer
In light of some 25 same-sex marriages performed by municipal officials, New York's attorney general affirmed yesterday that current state... Read more
