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Schindlers request new trial in Terri Schiavo case based on judge's error
The attorney for Terri Schindler Schiavo's parents has filed a new motion, alleging that Judge George W. Greer’s decision in... Read more
Gonzaga University discriminates against Christian students, columnist says
A distinguished law professor at UNC-Wilmington recently wrote the president of the Jesuit-run Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash., pointing out... Read more
Catholic Charities welcomes senators' antipoverty agenda
Catholic Charities USA welcomes some senators’ efforts to put poverty issues on the Congressional agenda, calling their proposals “a good... Read more
Matano appointed Bishop of Burlington
The Vatican recently announced that Pope John Paul has appointed Msgr. Salvatore Ronald Matano as Bishop Coadjutor of the diocese... Read more
Catholic leaders urged to defend Terri Schiavo’s right to life
American Life League is calling on Florida’s bishops and priests to defend Terri Schindler Schiavo’s right to life and to... Read more
Disability-rights activist, once considered ‘a vegetable’, joins fight for Terri Schiavo
A disability-rights activist, who was once dependent on a feeding tube and considered “a vegetable” by medical professionals, has joined... Read more
Colorado Catholic Conference speaks out against mandatory contraception bill
The Colorado Catholic Conference is encouraging the state’s faithful to fight against a new bill before the state’s House of... Read more
Family Research Council spokesman expresses hope in Ten Commandments case
Yesterday, Pat Trueman, Senior Legal Council for the Family Research Council called the day’s arguments in the cases of McCreary... Read more
New bishop installed at La Crosse Diocese
Chicago native Bishop Jerome Listecki was installed as the new bishop of the Diocese of La Crosse this week. The... Read more
Terri Schiavo’s brother to speak at Princeton University
Terri Schindler Schiavo’s brother, Bobby Schindler, is scheduled to speak today on the Princeton University campus about his 41-year-old disabled... Read more
CWA says Supreme Court should uphold Ten Commandments displays
Concerned Women for America (CWA) is cautiously optimistic that the U.S. Supreme Court will affirm the constitutionality of public displays... Read more
US bishops applaud Supreme Court decision revoking death penalty for juveniles
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) applauds the Supreme Court’s decision to revoke the death penalty for juvenile... Read more
President invites Catholic schools to offer supplemental services through state program
President George Bush and the Secretary of Education have encouraged Catholic schools and their leaders to consider being providers of... Read more
New bishop of Saginaw seeks to nurture vocations
The currents are set to change in the Diocese of Saginaw with the recent arrival of a new bishop. Read more
Catholic Couple goes on-line with Marriage prep course
Christian and Christine Meert are helping Catholics from as far away as India, Poland and even Iraq, prepare for Catholic... Read more
Judicial Confirmation group fighting ‘attacks’ against President’s nominees
The Washington-based Judicial Confirmation network, recently began mobilizing a fight to halt what they call “blatantly partisan and personal attacks... Read more
Denver Archbishop calls praise for Oscar winning ‘Million Dollar Baby’ a ‘stretch’
In his column last week, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver called Clint Eastwood’s ‘Million Dollar Baby’, which took top honors... Read more
Women’s group applauds Kansas attorney general for defending victims of child rape
Concerned Women for America (CWA) applauds Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline for seeking to defend victims of child rape. Read more
Pope’s resiliency Angers Newsweek
Catholic League president William Donohue says Newsweek should “pull the plug” on columnist Christopher Dickey after he suggested in an... Read more
Facts about Terri Schiavo indicate her life should be saved, says pro-life leader
Douglas R. Scott, president of Life Decisions International, is calling on all Americans to refrain from being swayed by pro-euthanasia... Read more
