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Anglican Communion sends U.S. Episcopal Church ultimatum on homosexuality
Leaders of the worldwide Anglican Communion, meeting this week in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, have issued an ultimatum to the... Read more
Diocese distributes 'tamper-proof' collection bags to parishes
The Diocese of Richmond has distributed tamper-proof money bags to parishes to ensure that the money donated during Sunday collections... Read more
Reclaim Sundays for God and family, says bishop
Catholics must reclaim Sunday as a holy day, dedicated to the Lord and to family, said Bishop Robert Baker of... Read more
Former Charismatic Episcopal archbishop joins Roman Catholic Church
A former archbishop of the Charismatic Episcopal Church (CEC), Randolph Sly, has been received into full communion with the Roman... Read more
Bishop, politician headliners at Catholic Men for Jesus Christ Rally
Bishop John Smith of Trenton and U.S. House Representative Chris Smith are two of the headliners at this year’s Catholic... Read more
US Catholics asked to continue support for Church in Eastern Europe
Catholics in the United States are being encouraged to continue supporting the Church in the former communist countries of Central... Read more
Condom handout a failure of leadership, NY bishops say
In a joint statement released yesterday, Cardinal Edward Egan, head of the Archdiocese of New York, and Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio... Read more
Bishop Aquila challenges Catholic politicians to act in accord with their faith
Bishop Samuel Aquila, the Bishop of Fargo, has issued a strong challenge to Catholic politicians, reminding them that they have... Read more
Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides aid to tornado victims
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is providing assistance to victims of the recent tornados in Florida. Read more
Second Edwards Campaigner resigns over anti-Catholic statements
The second of two liberal bloggers hired by John Edwards’ campaign for the Democratic Presidential nomination resigned Tuesday, following continued... Read more
Catholic group warns of possible step toward eugenics
Canada’s Catholic Organization for Life and Family (COLF) is calling upon all Canadians, especially obstetricians, gynecologists and expectant parents, to... Read more
Cardinal says genetic testing legislation should be amended
Cardinal Justin Rigali called on Congress to correct an “unfortunate and apparently unintentional loophole” in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act... Read more
One anti-Catholic Edwards campaigner quits, Donohue calls for termination of second
Following the first day of a “public relations blitz” on the part of the Catholic League for Religious and Civil... Read more
‘Screwtape Letters’ to be released on film
The company that produced The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is planning to adapt C.S.... Read more
Pro-lifers encourage New Hampshire legislature to keep parental notification laws
A national pro-life group is calling on New Hampshire legislators to preserve the state's parental notification law. New Hampshire is... Read more
Archbishop co-authoring science fiction novel
Archbishop John Myers of Newark is well known for his authoring of numerous pastoral letters on subjects from the Eucharist,... Read more
Catholic mother continues to fight unwanted divorces
A Catholic mother and a law professor are proposing that couples entering a religious marriage sign a simple contract designed... Read more
Donohue says Sen. Edwards decision evidence of anti-Catholic bias
Following the decision of U.S. Senator and Presidential hopeful John Edwards to stand by two campaign officials who have made... Read more
Don’t squelch debate on faith and evolution in public schools, says Cardinal Schoenborn
A prominent cardinal condemned a two-year-old U.S. court decision that bars a Pennsylvania school district from teaching “intelligent design”. Read more
US bishops urge congress to address moral, environmental implications of climate change
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is urging Congress to address the moral and environmental dimensions of global climate... Read more
