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“Mercy killing” of newborns evidence of dangerous slippery slope, critic says

Dec 2, 2004

The recent admission by a Dutch hospital that it has been mercy killing severely handicapped newborn babies by injecting them... Read more

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Church trial finds Methodist pastor guilty of living openly gay lifestyle

Dec 2, 2004

A 13-members jury, made up of United Methodist church clergy, has found Pastor Irene Elizabeth Stroud guilty of violating church... Read more

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Catholic schools increase enrollment through community outreach

Dec 2, 2004

When enrollment at their local Catholic schools dropped, parishioners in Cleveland’s East Side took matters into their own hands. Read more

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AIDS in US is related to homosexual behavior, federal report confirms

Dec 1, 2004

A new study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) showing that newly diagnosed HIV infections in gay... Read more

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Pennsylvania bishops urge halt to execution

Dec 1, 2004

Pennsylvania's Catholic bishops have appealed to Gov. Ed Rendell to do whatever is within his power to stop the execution... Read more

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Baptized Catholic takes helm of national pro-abortion organization

Dec 1, 2004

A pro-life group has called it “a scandal” that a woman who claims to have been raised a Catholic has... Read more

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Christians urged to vote for Gibson film in People’s Choice Awards

Dec 1, 2004

Despite being snubbed by Hollywood and the Motion Picture Academy, Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ” has made it... Read more

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Anti-Catholicism persists in U.S. culture, says Cardinal Keeler

Dec 1, 2004

Despite efforts to root out racism and prejudice against various groups, anti-Catholicism persists in the United States, said William H.... Read more

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Woman wins legal battle to see court file regarding abortion request

Dec 1, 2004

A Michigan woman won a five-year legal battle for the right to see her court file regarding a request that... Read more

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Settlement reported imminent between California diocese and alleged sexual abuse victims

Nov 30, 2004

A settlement is reported to be imminent between the Catholic Diocese of Orange and 60 alleged victims of clergy sexual... Read more

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Public schools should respect faith practice of Muslim and Christian students equally, says Catholic League

Nov 30, 2004

In recent years, public schools across the United States have removed Christmas traditions in an attempt to be “inclusive” and... Read more

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Pro-life group seeks ‘prayer missionaries’ to be part of new e-mail prayer network

Nov 30, 2004

The largest pro-life organization in the world is seeking people who are willing to assist in its pro-life mission through... Read more

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US bishops’ Christmas special to air on NBC stations

Nov 30, 2004

An hour-long Christmas special, produced by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' Catholic Communication Campaign (CCC), will be distributed... Read more

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Pro-family group urges legislators to defend marriage despite Supreme Court decision

Nov 29, 2004

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to intervene yesterday in the May 17 Massachusetts court ruling that has allowed same-sex couples... Read more

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U.S. businesses receive ‘Religion-Friendly Zone’ decals in time for Christmas

Nov 29, 2004

Every December the Catholic League expends considerable resources fighting against those who seek to censor Christmas. This year, the league... Read more

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‘God Squad’ constructs Nativity scene in downtown Chicago

Nov 29, 2004

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

Nov 29, 2004

Archbishop John Favalora of Miami traveled to Cuba on Monday to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Santiago... Read more

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Catholic bishops advise sick parishioners not to shake hands or drink from chalice

Nov 28, 2004

Concerned about the health of their parishioners, several United States bishops have issued advisories, telling churchgoers that they should not... Read more

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New Catholic high school likely for Northern Colorado

Nov 28, 2004

Plans for a new Catholic high school and eventual church are brewing in the Archdiocese of Denver, north of the... Read more

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Praying the rosary brings change to community

Nov 25, 2004

It’s a powerful tool that is changing communities and changing hearts; it’s the rosary. Its popularity has increased over recent... Read more