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L.A. Archdiocese loses battle to keep priest files confidential
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles faced a disappointing decision yesterday when the U.S. Supreme Court denied a request to take... Read more
Investigative report provides little-known facts about Gospel of Judas phenomenon
The Gospel of Judas, a third-century manuscript unearthed in Egypt three decades ago, is surrounded by questionable circumstances. A report... Read more
Gospel of Judas is a Gnostic gospel of little value to Christians, says analyst
The latest media frenzy over the Gospel of Judas reveals “the [secular] media's profound ignorance of ancient history,” says Brian... Read more
900 New Englanders find new spiritual home in Catholic Church
Two New England states welcomed the largest number of new Catholics this Easter Vigil since the priest sex abuse scandal... Read more
Villanova University board delays decision on ‘victims of abortion’ memorial
A plan for a memorial on the Villanova University campus to the victims of abortion is currently in limbo, reported... Read more
Knights of Columbus urge U.S. leaders to create immigration bill that embraces justice, charity
The board of directors of the Knights of Columbus has called upon Congress and the President to create immigration legislation... Read more
San Antonio Archbishop says human dignity, families are at heart of immigration debate
Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio took his strongest public stand on immigration during Monday's downtown demonstration against the current... Read more
Archbishop Burke, other Missouri bishops call on Catholics to reject death penalty
As the state of Missouri prepares for a highly-publicized trial due to challenge the constitutionality of lethal injection, the state’s... Read more
Hoops for God: Priests take vocational awareness to the court
Kansas City’s Runnin’ Revs basketball team recently overcame the Serra All Stars at Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park.... Read more
Catholic Home Missions Appeal to focus on rural, impoverished U.S. dioceses
“Support the Mission Church Here in America” is the theme for this year’s national Catholic Home Missions Appeal, sponsored by... Read more
Rising church attendance in Connecticut
Despite a widespread priestly sexual abuse scandal which has shaken the Catholic Church in the U.S. over recent years, Mass... Read more
Idaho passes ‘abortion-information’ legislation
The Idaho House passed legislation Monday that requires doctors to provide women with information about the medical risks of abortion... Read more
Jews are paralyzed by not studying New Testament, says Rabbi
Prominent reform Rabbi Michael Cook says many Jews are paralyzed by their ignorance of New Testament writings, and is urging... Read more
Cardinal O’Malley returns to Boston for first public Mass
The archbishop of Boston received a standing ovation at St. Theresa of Avila Parish April 1 at the beginning of... Read more
University students urged to use mass media to ‘be bold for Christ’
Christian media professionals must produce more than explicitly Christian material in order to expand their impact and influence, said seasoned... Read more
Compendium of the Catechism officially released, sells out first 50,000-copy printing
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church was officially launched at the opening ceremony at the Los Angeles... Read more
Fargo Bishop urges faithful to pray Divine Mercy Novena for vocations, reparation for sexual abuse scandal
Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Diocese of Fargo, North Dakota is urging faithful in his diocese to pray the... Read more
Thousands of Americans to join Catholic Church on Holy Saturday
Thousands of Americans will join the Catholic Church on Holy Saturday, April 15, through the Rite of Christian Initiation of... Read more
Link to pro-life group on government website ruffles feathers
Some feathers were ruffled at Planned Parenthood in South Dakota last week when it came to light that the State... Read more
Catholic Church in US joins broad fellowship of Christian churches
The Catholic Church in the U.S. has joined national leaders from four other Christian confessions — Evangelical/Pentecostal, Historic Protestant, Historic... Read more
