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Baptized Catholic takes helm of national pro-abortion organization
A pro-life group has called it “a scandal” that a woman who claims to have been raised a Catholic has... Read more
Christians urged to vote for Gibson film in People’s Choice Awards
Despite being snubbed by Hollywood and the Motion Picture Academy, Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has made it... Read more
Anti-Catholicism persists in U.S. culture, says Cardinal Keeler
Despite efforts to root out racism and prejudice against various groups, anti-Catholicism persists in the United States, said William H.... Read more
Woman wins legal battle to see court file regarding abortion request
A Michigan woman won a five-year legal battle for the right to see her court file regarding a request that... Read more
Settlement reported imminent between California diocese and alleged sexual abuse victims
A settlement is reported to be imminent between the Catholic Diocese of Orange and 60 alleged victims of clergy sexual... Read more
Public schools should respect faith practice of Muslim and Christian students equally, says Catholic League
In recent years, public schools across the United States have removed Christmas traditions in an attempt to be “inclusive” and... Read more
Pro-life group seeks ‘prayer missionaries’ to be part of new e-mail prayer network
The largest pro-life organization in the world is seeking people who are willing to assist in its pro-life mission through... Read more
US bishops’ Christmas special to air on NBC stations
An hour-long Christmas special, produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), will be distributed... Read more
Pro-family group urges legislators to defend marriage despite Supreme Court decision
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene yesterday in the May 17 Massachusetts court ruling that has allowed same-sex couples... Read more
U.S. businesses receive ‘Religion-Friendly Zone’ decals in time for Christmas
Every December the Catholic League expends considerable resources fighting against those who seek to censor Christmas. This year, the league... Read more
‘God Squad’ constructs Nativity scene in downtown Chicago
The God Squad, a group of carpenters and tradesmen, donated their time and energies Nov. 27 to construct a one-of-a-kind... Read more
Miami Archbishop denounces Cuban government for blocking entry of donations
Archbishop John Favalora of Miami traveled to Cuba on Monday to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Santiago... Read more
Catholic bishops advise sick parishioners not to shake hands or drink from chalice
Concerned about the health of their parishioners, several United States bishops have issued advisories, telling churchgoers that they should not... Read more
New Catholic high school likely for Northern Colorado
Plans for a new Catholic high school and eventual church are brewing in the Archdiocese of Denver, north of the... Read more
Praying the rosary brings change to community
It’s a powerful tool that is changing communities and changing hearts; it’s the rosary. Its popularity has increased over recent... Read more
Archbishop meets with parishioners to answer questions on conscience, homosexuality
Archbishop John Vlazny of Portland, Oregon, met with about 125 parishioners from St. Clare Parish earlier this week for a... Read more
Teacher banned from using historic documents due to God reference
A California school threw “aside all common sense” in its decision to ban a teacher from providing students with handouts... Read more
Movement proposing adoption to abortion picks up speed in Illinois
The adoption movement doesn’t get much play in the public policy arena and in the press, but Daniel K. Proft,... Read more
U.S. Congress acts to save the Mt. Soledad Cross - atheist blames ‘Jihad Jesus Republicans’
The United States Congress has acted to save a 43-foot tall cross atop Mount Soledad in San Diego, whose removal... Read more
Bishops' official applauds passage of federal bill that includes pro-life measure
An official with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has praised Congress for passing the Hyde-Weldon Conscience Protection Amendment... Read more
