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Lay dissident group remains banned from Boston Archdiocese
Despite a "positive" first meeting with Boston Archbishop Sean O'Malley, new Voice of the Faithful chapters are still banned from... Read more
U.S. Congress approves Medal of Freedom to Pope John Paul
A resolution in the Senate to award Pope John Paul II the Presidential Medal of Freedom passed without a single... Read more
Archbishop of San Antonio warns Catholics of Costa Rican cult
Archbishop Patrick Flores of San Antonio is urging Catholics to stay away from Costa Rican cult in which a former... Read more
Catholic Media Declares "Theresa Schindler Schiavo Day"
The Catholic Media Coalition has declared Nov. 30, 2003 Theresa Schindler Schiavo Day and has sought support from the U.S.... Read more
Chewable contraceptive pills aimed at young girls get FDA approval
The U.S. Federal Drug Administration (FDA) issued its approval of a spearmint-flavored chewable contraceptive tablet Nov. 14. Read more
Priests are called to holiness despite struggles, says Cardinal Castrillón
In the present international situation, Christians have to be in communion with God, said Dario Cardinal Castrillón Hoyos, who inaugurated... Read more
Clergy Condemns Massachusetts Ruling on 'Gay Marriage'
Massachusetts' Catholic bishops are calling for the reversal of a ruling made by the Supreme Judicial Court yesterday, which overturns... Read more
Bishop defends Catholic statement opposing same-sex unions
Marriage is in a crisis in the U.S., and the legalization of same-sex marriages would be another diminishing of society,... Read more
Brooklyn diocese celebrates 150 years
The Diocese of Brooklyn celebrated its 150th anniversary by toasting its immigrants community who organized the diocese and continue to... Read more
Workers boycott stops construction of abortion clinic
A contractor hired to build an abortion clinic quit his job this month after all of his workers and subcontractors... Read more
Gibson's leading critic resigns from Anti-Defamation League
A leading critic of Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ", resigned from his post at the Anti-Defamation League last... Read more
Young Catholic students receive visit from pen-pal sergeant
Students at St. Michael's Catholic School in Cary have been learning a lot about service and community in their special... Read more
Catholic bishops predict "hard times ahead" with upcoming study on sexual misconduct
The release of three news studies in priestly sexual abuse in early 2004 means the U.S. bishops will face “hard... Read more
Catholic organization regrets removal of judge in favor of “10 Commandments
The Thomas More Law Center called yesterday’s decision that voted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore out of office “outrageous” and... Read more
Catholic Orders seek recruits in Cyberspace
Catholic communities are increasingly tapping into modern technology and going where the youth are to attract new vocations – in... Read more
Same-sex unions can never be equal to marriage: U.S. bishops
It is not unjust to deny legal status to same-sex unions because marriage and same-sex unions are essentially different realities,... Read more
Catholic Bishops' document to reject "pro-choice" politics as compatible with Catholic identity
Pro-abortion politicians who claim to be Catholic may be hearing from their bishops soon. The U.S. bishops are considering developing... Read more
American Life League applauds Bishops' response on "pro-choice" Catholic politicians
The American Life League applauded the U.S. bishops' decision earlier this week to study how the Church should respond to... Read more
Bishop speaks out on Terri's behalf
A U.S. bishop spoke out on behalf of Terri Schindler Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman, who has been in a... Read more
Thomas More Law Center defends Christmas in U.S. federal courts
The Thomas More Law Centre is taking the City of New York and some of its public school officials to... Read more
