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Vatican calls for action against illicit trade of small arms
The Holy See once again reiterated its position against the illicit trade of small arms, at a United Nations conference... Read more
Operation Rescue buys-out abortion clinic and sets up new headquarters
Operation Rescue has purchased the building that housed Central Women’s Services, an abortion clinic in Wichita. The building will be... Read more
A super savior? New ‘Superman’ film prompts strong religious emotions
Yesterday, the long awaited ‘Superman Returns’ movie hit theaters amid a strong buzz of religious interest. While many are praising... Read more
Parental notification initiative moves into hands of California voters
A new initiative requiring doctors who wish to perform an abortion on a minor to wait 48 hours after informing... Read more
New Catholic high school makes college a reality for Kansas City’s low income residents
A new Catholic high school is making waves in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas--and providing a college preparatory education... Read more
Washington reversal on Ten Commandments display seen as victory for religious liberty
District of Columbia officials announced Monday that a sculpture of the Ten Commandments, which was erected on private property across... Read more
Buffett gift likely to benefit already profitable Planned Parenthood
Pro-life groups are concerned about an influx of money to Planned Parenthood Federation after billionaire Warren Buffett announced he would... Read more
Identical twins ordained to the priesthood
James and Joseph Campbell have always been close, but last Friday, the identical twin brothers took a lifetime step together... Read more
Cincinnati Planned Parenthood told to release abortion files
A Cincinnati Planned Parenthood Clinic has announced that it will appeal a ruling requiring it to open its records, reported... Read more
Battle to save Mt. Soledad cross continues
The Thomas More Law Center filed an emergency motion Friday to intervene in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the... Read more
Cardinal Dulles celebrates 50 years of priesthood
Cardinal Avery Dulles celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood last month with a mass of thanksgiving... Read more
Boston launches planning for archdiocesan bicentennial
Cardinal Sean O’Malley hopes that the bicentennial of the Archdiocese of Boston in 2008 will aid in renewing the Catholic... Read more
Episcopal Church votes to ‘exercise restraint’ in ordaining homosexual bishops
In an attempt to appease the worldwide Anglican Communion, the U.S. Episcopal Church Wednesday reversed an earlier decision and agreed... Read more
Boston Archdiocese lays off staff to aid with fiscal recovery
The Archdiocese of Boston announced Monday that it will lay off 25 people at diocesan headquarters - out of a... Read more
Successful Chicago young adult ministry program begins 26th season
This summer, 40 parishes throughout Chicago will host the 26th annual season of Theology on Tap and open their doors... Read more
Colorado relic implies greater Spanish presence
A recently discovered artifact may indicate a larger and earlier presence of Catholic Spaniards in the Colorado area. Read more
Supreme Court to review second partial-birth abortion case
Yesterday the United States Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal of a second partial-birth abortion case and the outcome... Read more
Pro-life group to lead prayer campaign for 2006 elections
Priests for Life will lead an 18-week prayer campaign, starting July 4, to prepare the nation for the 2006 elections. Read more
Catholics question Hawking’s comments on John Paul II
Famed physicist Stephen Hawking said Thursday that Pope John Paul II tried to discourage him and other scientists attending a... Read more
Catholic schools in New Orleans offer free education
Catholic schools in New Orleans are trying to attract families, displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to the area by offering... Read more
