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Pro-life leader reveals latest efforts of pro-abortion movement to defeat pro-lifers

Mar 9, 2005

With a recent shift in public opinion that seems to have placed pro-lifers in a more positive light, pro-life leader... Read more

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Pro-life leaders defend Gonzaga University president, say recent reports are false

Mar 8, 2005

A group of well-respected national and international pro-life leaders issued an open letter yesterday defending Gonzaga University president Fr. Robert... Read more

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New York Press Editor quits in wake of offensive Pope story

Mar 8, 2005

Jeff Koyen, editor of the controversial alternative New York weekly, the New York Press quit rather than accept a two... Read more

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County appeals ruling to remove Bible in public display

Mar 8, 2005

Harris County has appealed a 2004 ruling made by a federal court judge that ordered an open Bible, which was... Read more

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Catholic Charities urges Congress to protect programs that serve the poor

Mar 8, 2005

Catholic Charities USA has urged Congress to protect programs that assist the poorest and most vulnerable members of society from... Read more

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Students ask court to prevent university from violating constitutional rights

Mar 8, 2005

The students of the Christian Legal Society (CLS) at Arizona State University College of Law is asking a federal court... Read more

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Pro-life supporters, Terri’s brother hopeful about new legislation aimed at saving Schiavo

Mar 8, 2005

Yesterday, U.S. Representative Dave Weldon (R-FL), and Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) introduced a piece of legislation which many hope could... Read more

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Pope's perseverance inspires faithful in Philadelphia

Mar 7, 2005

Through his physical weakness and his infirmities, Pope John Paul II continues to inspire Catholics to persevere in the face... Read more

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Chicago columnist praises Catholic schools, makes appeal to save them

Mar 7, 2005

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Suzanne Ontiveros says she considers herself and her son blessed to have received a Catholic school education... Read more

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National Right to Life pushing for bill to save Schiavo

Mar 7, 2005

The National Right to Life (NRTL) is pushing for a new bill, which, if passed, could save brain damaged Terri... Read more

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Hearing begins on law requiring parental notification for teen abortions

Mar 7, 2005

A spokesperson for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops applauds the Constitution Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee for beginning... Read more

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New Coadjutor of Burlington praised by pro-life groups

Mar 7, 2005

Vermont’s upcoming coadjutor bishop has a strong pro-life track record and is known to be an advocate for the poor.... Read more

Pro-family group, scientists applaud UN cloning ban

Mar 7, 2005

In a statement today, Concerned Women for America (CWA) praised a United Nations declaration, passed this morning, which condemns all... Read more

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Gonzaga University President denies anti-life accusations

Mar 6, 2005

Gonzaga University President, Fr. Robert Spitzer S.J. has categorically denied charges brought by Dr. Mike Adams, a professor at the... Read more

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Member of dissenter group denied Communion, takes own host

Mar 6, 2005

A member of the group Call to Action turned the Body of Christ into a political statement last month by... Read more

Denver Universities host pro-life photo exhibit

Mar 6, 2005

In a collaboration of the Christian Life Movement, an international religious community, and the Auraria Catholic Campus Club, a student-based... Read more

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EWTN Web site teaches the faith to kids

Mar 6, 2005

EWTNKids has taken off in a new way. Launched two years ago, Catholic schools across the U.S. have begun using... Read more

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Christian Iranians granted asylum in U.S.

Mar 6, 2005

An Iranian family's five-year fight to stay in the United States ended March 2 when they were finally granted political... Read more

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China Aid Association reports Christian leaders deported; tortured

Mar 6, 2005

On Wednesday, the China Aid Association (CAA) announced numerous reports of Christians being deported from China and one church pastor... Read more

Chaput defends Church’s role in public life

Mar 3, 2005

Speaking to a sometimes hostile crowd of civic and business leaders on Tuesday, Denver’s Archbishop Charles Chaput set out to defend... Read more