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Cardinal Keeler to boycott graduation
Baltimore’s Cardinal William Keeler has announced that he will boycott Loyola College of Maryland’s graduation ceremony because former New York... Read more
Files show diocese masked sexual abuse by shuffling priests
Diocesan personnel files of 15 priests and teachers indicate that officials of the Diocese of Orange in Southern California moved... Read more
Faithful urged to pray against judicial activism
A Christian coalition is urging America’s church leaders and members to pray for an end to judicial activism and for... Read more
Cardinal urges Congress to reject bill supporting embryonic stem-cell research
Cardinal William H. Keeler has urged Congress to reject a bill, which would allow the use of federal funds to... Read more
Princeton finally grants official recognition to Christian student group
Princeton University has granted official recognition to an evangelical Christian student group after two months of debate. Read more
Congressional doctors ‘debunk’ stem cell myths
This morning at the nation’s capital, four physician members of congress will give a presentation on medical strides being made... Read more
EWTN news director receives honorary doctorate
EWTN's news director, Raymond Arroyo, was awarded an honorary doctorate of communications from Franciscan University of Steubenville May 14. Read more
Orlando bishop says U.S. immigration policy outdated, unjust
The United States need a new immigration policy that will protect and address the need of immigrant and U.S-born workers,... Read more
Pro-family group reflects one year after Massachusetts allows same-sex marriage
One year after a Massachusetts court allowed same-sex marriages, Concerned Women for America (CWA) says it has done nothing less... Read more
Pro-abortion speaker cancels appearance amid concerns about protest
U.S. Rep. Sherwood Boehlert (R-New Hartford) withdrew as the commencement speaker at this Saturday's St. Elizabeth College of Nursing ceremony... Read more
Catholic Charities tsunami relief hits $150 million
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced last week that Catholic Relief Services has received over $150 million in... Read more
Majority opposes federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research
A majority of Americans, 52 percent, oppose federal funding of embryonic stem-cell research while 36 percent of Americans support it,... Read more
Resignation of America editor should not surprise Catholics, expert says
All of the kafuffle surrounding the resignation of Fr. Thomas Reese, SJ, as editor of America Magazine is unfounded, according... Read more
National pro-life leader commends pro-life Democrats
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, commended Democrats for Life of America’s “95-10” Initiative, which aims to... Read more
Delaware bishop urges rejection of bill that support embryonic stem-cell research
Bishop Michael A. Saltarelli of Wilmington says Delaware legislators should reject Senate Bill 80, which would allow embryonic stem-cell research. Read more
Poor Clare nuns coming to Arizona
Five Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration will establish a new monastery this month on a mountain peak in Black Canyon... Read more
New book could have ‘profound implications’ for pro-life movement
A new book promises to address the important question posed by the pro-life movement’s support for restrictive or “incremental” abortion... Read more
Reactions to Archbishop Levada's appointment highlight pastoral, theological skills
Catholics in San Francisco are thrilled that their archbishop has been named prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
PETA voices unexpected support for Pope Benedict
In the days following the election of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, the animal-rights activist group PETA (People... Read more
President Bush to speak at second national Catholic Prayer Breakfast
President George W. Bush will speak to the second Annual National Catholic Prayer Breakfast May 20 at the Hilton Washington. Read more
