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Teacher’s union presses Archdiocese of Philadelphia for elections
The Association of Catholic Teachers has put pressure on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to let the 125 custodians and maintenance... Read more
Marriage Protection Act only a temporary solution, Pro-family groups say
Major pro-family groups congratulated the House of Representatives for passing the Marriage Protection Act, but said it is only a... Read more
Pro-Life Democrats puzzled by DNC pro-abortion platform
Just one day after the Democratic National Committee invited the Democrats For Life of America to attend their convention next... Read more
New Catholics not detracted by abuse crisis, say their faith is holding strong
Catholics in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, who are new to the Church, say their faith has not been deterred by... Read more
Press report reveals Catholic lawmakers ignore bishops
An Associated Press report reveals that Catholic lawmakers are ignoring the U.S. bishops’ statements that those who support abortion should... Read more
Archbishop Brunett defends pastoral letter, involvement of Church in public life
Separation of church and state does not mean that Catholics should not bring universal principles and values to the public... Read more
Pro-life speakers not excluded at Democratic national convention
For the first time in years, the Democratic National Committee is not excluding pro-life democrats from the national convention. Read more
Baltimore archdiocese forbids pro-lifer walkers to speak at parishes
Twelve Catholic college students, taking part in a 1,300-mile walk to spread a pro-life message, received word that the Archdiocese... Read more
Terri’s parents say she would not want her life terminated due to Catholic beliefs
The parents of a brain-damaged woman, at the center of a right-to-die case, said their daughter would not want to... Read more
Legal watchdog to keep fighting for cross in L.A. County seal
The Thomas More Law Center, a legal organization based in Ann Arbour, vowed yesterday to fight in order to keep... Read more
New Catholic University plans to create next generation of country’s leaders
A new Catholic university is planning to open its doors in San Diego in the fall of 2005. The educational... Read more
Survey finds Protestants losing membership, Catholics remaining steady
Protestants may soon account for less than half of the United States population for the first time since the country's... Read more
Bishop says homosexual men should not be admitted to priesthood
Homosexuals should be banned from the Catholic priesthood, said Bishop John D'Arcy in an interview published yesterday in the Boston... Read more
Seattle Archbishop says pro-abortion politicians must refrain from Communion
Catholic politicians, who defend pro-abortion policies should refrain from receiving Communion, although ministers should not make the decision of denying... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick urges court to halt executions for crimes committed by juveniles
Theodore Cardinal McCarrick has called on the United States Supreme Court to halt the execution of persons for crimes committed... Read more
Kerry’s statement on life at conception poses contradiction with political decisions, analysts say
Democratic Senator John Kerry's recent remark that ''life begins at conception" poses a contradiction with his political decisions, say ethicists... Read more
California's Catholic bishops support court challenge to abuse claims law
California's Roman Catholic bishops announced their support July 16 for a case in a San Diego federal court, which asserts... Read more
U.S. bishops call for action, aid in war-torn Sudan
The U.S. bishops are calling on Americans to urge their government to press the United Nations Security Council to pass... Read more
USCCB President says failure to vote on Federal Marriage Amendment is “shameful”
Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), issued on Thursday a statement expressing... Read more
Vote on amendment is beginning, not end of battle, say Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus issued a statement vowing that they “will fight as long as it takes” to protect institution... Read more
