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Mass attendance up in Boston despite church closings
The number of people attending Mass in the Archdiocese of Boston has risen slightly since widespread church closings began in... Read more
Expert: Alameda County, CA Facing More Than $30 Million in Damages against Christian school
The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty filed an independent expert report, detailing that damages against their client, Redwood Christian Schools,... Read more
Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund announces 2006 endorsements
The Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund announced its first round of endorsed candidates for the 2006 election cycle at... Read more
Catholic population on the rise in Bible-belt entrenched Atlanta
Notre Dame Academy in Duluth is a symbol of the growth of Catholicism in metro Atlanta, Archbishop Wilton Gregory told... Read more
Mission Chicago seeks to ‘jump-start’ evangelization
The Archdiocese of Chicago has taken on a mega-evangelization project in an effort to draw back lapsed Catholics and to... Read more
Born-again actor teams with Catholic group, battles against neighborhood porn shop
Born-again bad boy actor Stephen Baldwin has taken up a battle against a porn store opening in Nyack, the Rockland... Read more
Beltway Cardinals oppose abuse extension bills, many cite nationwide anti-Catholic trend
Church officials around the U.S. capitol are opposing two bills that would extend the time allowed for victims of child... Read more
Group calls Illinois governor’s pharmacist contraceptive measure an ‘irresponsible display of power’
On Monday, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich issued new regulations which could force some pharmacists to fill prescriptions for contraceptives and... Read more
Immigration expert Bishop DiMarzio calls on faithful to reject any immoral immigration laws
As the U.S. Senate continues to inch closer to a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s immigration system, as many Catholic... Read more
Priest sends open letter to Michael Schiavo on anniversary of Terri’s death
The priest who witnessed Terri Schiavo’s final hours at her bedside last March reiterated his previous statement that her husband,... Read more
Catholics called to celebrate dignity of women on Mother’s Day
The Family Life Office of the Diocese of Lincoln and The Leaven, a Catholic lay apostolate, will co-sponsor a celebration... Read more
Catholic agencies say poverty ‘assaults millions’
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholic Relief Services presented their priorities for 2007 foreign assistance to the House... Read more
Conference considers worldwide ‘war on Christians’
A conference next week promises to address Christian singling out around the world and in the media. The conference, called... Read more
Bedside priest prepares for one year anniversary of Terri Schiavo death
Fr. Frank Pavone was by Terri Schiavo’s bedside just before she died one year ago next Friday. Read more
Pope Benedict: New cardinals now share more intensely in the mystery of Christ, the sufferings of Christ
The Church’s College of Cardinals now has 15 new members among its ranks. This morning, Pope Benedict XVI created the... Read more
Vatican outlines Thursday discussions between Pope, Cardinals
Today, the Vatican released the official account of Thurday’s Day of Prayer and Reflection, in which Pope Benedict and members... Read more
Human Rights Watch demands Mexico legalize abortion
In a report posted on the group’s website, the pro-abortion organization Human Rights Watch is demanding that Mexican leaders provide... Read more
International law firm offering financial assistance for Afghan Christian convert facing death
The U.S.-based Becket Fund, an international law firm dedicated to the protection of religious freedom is offering financial assistance for... Read more
Strong sales for advanced copies of new Catechism Compendium
It may not make the New York Times Bestsellers’ List, but the U.S. bishops’ publishing office is expecting the soon-to-be-released... Read more
San Francisco city supervisors slam Vatican position on gay adoptions
The City of San Francisco’s Board of Supervisors issued a statement Tuesday, calling on the Vatican to change its directive... Read more
