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Reduce demand for arms by analyzing need, promoting peace, says Vatican rep. to U.N.
In an address yesterday to the United Nations, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, permanent U.N. observer for the Holy See, called on... Read more
Abortion takes top billing at Alito hearings
As senate confirmation hearings for would-be Supreme Court Justice Judge Samuel Alito enter their second day, senators--particularly those on the... Read more
Fidelis launches animated ad for Alito hearings
A Catholic advocacy group, called Fidelis, launched an Internet-based animated advertising campaign Jan. 9 to coincide with the confirmation hearings... Read more
Montana Bishop: Catholic priesthood stands in marked contrast with secular success symbols
Speaking last month on the occasion of the first priestly ordination in his diocese since becoming its head in 2004,... Read more
Bishop calls for classes in method of birth control
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix is now the third U.S. bishop to require a full course of natural family planning... Read more
Mexican cardinal criticized xenophobic attitude of US against immigrants
The Archbishop of Mexico City, Cardinal Norberto Rivera, criticized what he termed the “xenophobic attitude” of the United States as... Read more
Springfield diocese launches process to shut down parishes
The Diocese of Springfield has launched a process to help determine which churches should close given demographic shifts and the... Read more
Assets ruling creates ‘new class of victims’, says lawyer
A decision by federal bankruptcy Judge Elizabeth Perris against the Archdiocese of Portland “will lead to a new class of... Read more
Two more stations drop offensive program
Two more NBC affiliates have decided not to air a new network drama called "The Book of Daniel," which features... Read more
New Book studies dramatic consequences of divorce among children and damage in children’s religious identity.
Between two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce, a new publishing tackling the eminent question of divorce and... Read more
Cleveland bishop asks pope for permission to retire
Cleveland Bishop Anthony M. Pilla, 73, has asked Pope Benedict XVI for permission to retire as head of the Cleveland... Read more
Catholic Priest Advises: “Democrats…must abandon their Catholic bashing strategy.”
Catholic Priest and president of Human Life International,Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, advised Democrats to refrain from “Catholic bashing” of Supreme... Read more
United States Bishops launch New Media Campaign Focusing on Solutions to Poverty
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) this month launched a new national awareness campaign that calls attention to the... Read more
Church must shine the light of Christ to the World says Pope Benedict XVI
Presiding today over the Eucharistic celebration for the celebration of the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Benedict remarked that the... Read more
New report provides periscope into Planned Parenthood business practices
A new report released by the American Life League’s STOPP organization, strongly criticizes Planned Parenthood’s nationwide business practices and accuses... Read more
Catholic News Agency Director launches own Blog today.
Catholic News Agency director Alejandro Bermudez launches personal Blog, Catholic Outsider. Read more
NBC affiliate drops ‘anti-Christian’ show due to viewer response
An NBC affiliate in Indiana has dropped a new drama, which has Jesus appearing as a recurring character and features... Read more
Pro-life worship service to be held on Capitol Hill this month
Hundreds of pro-life clergy, advocates and abortion survivors will convene for the 12th pro-life Christian worship service on Capitol Hill... Read more
New Catholic radio station for Fort Wayne
A Christian radio station in Fort Wayne has gone from multi-denominational to all Catholic, all the time. Read more
Catholics must stand in solidarity with all migrants, urge US bishops
The U.S. bishops have called on Catholics to stand in solidarity with all migrants, including immigrants, refugees and human trafficking... Read more
