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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
Cardinal George makes first public appearance since falling
Cardinal Francis George made his first public appearance since falling over the weekend. He was present for the dedication of... Read more
Independent audit of Boston child protection shows tremendous progress
The Archdiocese of Boston announced yesterday that the results of a full and independent audit of the archdiocese regarding its... Read more
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Catholic Bioethics organization urges Senate to reject bill in favor of embryonic research
The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) is urging the U.S. Senate to reject bill S.5, which would provide taxpayer money... Read more
Iowa bishop steps down due to health problems
Pope Benedict XVI has granted a request by Bishop Joseph L. Charron, C.PP.S., of Des Moines, Iowa to retire due... Read more
Catholic League defends Cardinal Mahoney’s right to speak on moral issues
Catholic League president Bill Donohue has come to the defense of Cardinal Roger Mahony, after the Cardinal was criticized in... Read more
