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At “Reconciliation Concert” Pope calls monotheistic leaders to have courage for peace
At the end of a concert dedicated to reconciliation among Jews, Christians and Muslims held at the Paul VI Hall... Read more
One million Catholic families urged to take action to uphold traditional marriage
In anticipation of a vote in the state Legislature on a constitutional amendment regarding same-sex marriage Feb. 11, the state's... Read more
Archbishop aims call at some Catholic politicians
Catholic politicians who support abortion, assisted suicide or any other issues out-of-step with Church teachings on life issues should refrain... Read more
Cincinnati to have good showing at national March for Life
The Catholics of the archdiocese of Cincinnati will be well represented at the national March for Life Jan. 22 in... Read more
Gibson says won't be deterred from Passion of the Christ even though it might kill his career
In exclusive interview on EWTN Global Network, Mel Gibson said he thinks his latest movie, “The Passion of the Christ”,... Read more
Boston archdiocese to offer special training on how to reach out to victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Boston will begin to offer special training to help parish priests effectively reach out to victims of... Read more
Gibson 'Passion' to open on 2,000 screens
Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ," will be released on almost 2,000 screens in the United States next month. Read more
Debaters gives up chance to win tournament based on faith and morals
A Christian college debate team gave up their chance to win a tournament based on their religious beliefs and principles. Read more
Parishioners devastated by church vandalism, arson
A small parish of 300 families is still picking up the pieces after vandals tore up prayer books, knocked over... Read more
Fr. Groeschel in critical condition after Orlando car accident
Fr. Benedict Groeschel, author, television personality and founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, is in critical condition in... Read more
Archbishop O'Malley urges Catholic lawyers to oppose same-sex marriage
Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley urged lawyers to protect marriage and the family in the United States and oppose same-sex marriage... Read more
It’s official: Pro-abortion legislators can't receive Eucharist in Diocese of Lacrosse
In an unprecedented action, La Crosse Bishop Raymond L. Burke has issued a document clearly stating that Catholic legislators who... Read more
Poll reveals most Massachusetts voters want to vote on traditional marriage
According to a recent Zogby International poll, 69 percent of Massachusetts voters want to vote on a constitutional amendment to... Read more
New Auxiliary Bishop of Miami says sun will rise on Cuba
During his ceremony of ordination as Auxiliary Bishop of Miami, Bishop Felipe de Jesús Estévez, addressed his fellow Cubans and... Read more
Court to decide fate of anti-Catholic sculpture on university campus
A federal court is expected to decide next week whether a state-run university must remove an anti-Catholic sculpture from campus... Read more
Kid starts legal battle after being forbidden to hand out gifts with Christian message at school
A civil liberties organization has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on behalf of an elementary school student and his... Read more
Foreign priests on the rise in U.S.
With the number of U.S.-born clergy dwindling, the United States has become mission territory again for an increasing number of... Read more
Full Audit on Dallas Charter is available to public on USCCB site
The more than 300-pages long Audit on the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People have been made... Read more
USCCB official condemns law permitting embryonic research and cloning
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops denounced a new law, signed by New Jersey Governor James McGreevey Jan. 4,... Read more
Audit says significant improvement in sex abuse cases, but more changes are needed
The results of the audit of the dioceses and eparchies of the United States, which was called for by the... Read more
