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Pro-abortion group requests IRS to revoke tax-exempt status of pro-life group

Jul 27, 2004

Catholics for a Free Choice has filed a complaint with the IRS, asking it to revoke the tax-exempt status of... Read more

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Democrats break with tradition; don’t invite Boston archbishop to convention

Jul 26, 2004

In a break from tradition, the Democratic Party did not invite the archbishop of Boston to offer a blessing at... Read more

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Bishop Carlson says prayer needs a boost among Catholics

Jul 26, 2004

Prayer must become an important part of every Christian’s daily life, said Bishop Robert Carlson of Sioux Falls at the... Read more

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Kerry floats on abortion issue to win Catholic vote, says Catholic League

Jul 25, 2004

In a press release issued on Friday, Catholic League president William Donohue accused Senator John Kerry of floating on the... Read more

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Governor removes link to Planned Parenthood site after bishop’s letter

Jul 25, 2004

The governor of South Dakota has asked that a link to a Planned Parenthood teen site be removed from the... Read more

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Teacher’s union presses Archdiocese of Philadelphia for elections

Jul 25, 2004

The Association of Catholic Teachers has put pressure on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to let the 125 custodians and maintenance... Read more

Marriage Protection Act only a temporary solution, Pro-family groups say

Jul 22, 2004

Major pro-family groups congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Marriage Protection Act, but said it is only a... Read more

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Pro-Life Democrats puzzled by DNC pro-abortion platform

Jul 22, 2004

Just one day after the Democratic National Committee invited the Democrats For Life of America to attend their convention next... Read more

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New Catholics not detracted by abuse crisis, say their faith is holding strong

Jul 22, 2004

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, who are new to the Church, say their faith has not been deterred by... Read more

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Press report reveals Catholic lawmakers ignore bishops

Jul 22, 2004

An Associated Press report reveals that Catholic lawmakers are ignoring the U.S. bishops’ statements that those who support abortion should... Read more

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Archbishop Brunett defends pastoral letter, involvement of Church in public life

Jul 21, 2004

Separation of church and state does not mean that Catholics should not bring universal principles and values to the public... Read more

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Pro-life speakers not excluded at Democratic national convention

Jul 21, 2004

For the first time in years, the Democratic National Committee is not excluding pro-life democrats from the national convention. Read more

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Baltimore archdiocese forbids pro-lifer walkers to speak at parishes

Jul 21, 2004

Twelve Catholic college students, taking part in a 1,300-mile walk to spread a pro-life message, received word that the Archdiocese... Read more

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Terri’s parents say she would not want her life terminated due to Catholic beliefs

Jul 20, 2004

The parents of a brain-damaged woman, at the center of a right-to-die case, said their daughter would not want to... Read more

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Legal watchdog to keep fighting for cross in L.A. County seal

Jul 20, 2004

The Thomas More Law Center,  a legal organization based in Ann Arbour, vowed yesterday to fight in order to keep... Read more

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New Catholic University plans to create next generation of country’s leaders

Jul 20, 2004

A new Catholic university is planning to open its doors in San Diego in the fall of 2005.  The educational... Read more

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Survey finds Protestants losing membership, Catholics remaining steady

Jul 20, 2004

Protestants may soon account for less than half of the United States population for the first time since the country's... Read more

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Bishop says homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood

Jul 19, 2004

Homosexuals should be banned from the Catholic priesthood, said Bishop John D'Arcy in an interview published yesterday in the Boston... Read more

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Seattle Archbishop says pro-abortion politicians must refrain from Communion

Jul 19, 2004

Catholic politicians, who defend pro-abortion policies should refrain from receiving Communion, although ministers should not make the decision of denying... Read more

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Cardinal McCarrick urges court to halt executions for crimes committed by juveniles

Jul 19, 2004

Theodore Cardinal McCarrick has called on the United States Supreme Court to halt the execution of persons for crimes committed... Read more