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Anti-Catholic cartoons become issue in NJ Hall of Fame nomination
Voting has closed for the New Jersey Hall of Fame’s nomination of 19th-century cartoonist Thomas Nast, whose proposed induction drew... Read more
Santorum thanks God as he defies odds in Iowa
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum thanked God and the people of Iowa for his success in the state’s caucuses on... Read more
Bishop Cirilo Flores to help oversee San Diego diocese
Pope Benedict XVI appointed Bishop Cirilo B. Flores to help shepherd the Diocese of San Diego as a coadjutor bishop. Read more
Professor launches book on Church and Cuban revolution
Professor Ignacio Uria of the University of Navarre in Spain released a new book which sheds light on the Church's... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of LA bishop who fathered two children
Pope Benedict publicly accepted the resignation of Los Angeles auxiliary Bishop Gabino Zavala on Jan. 4, after the bishop admitted... Read more
SNAP refuses to obey court order for abuse documents
A group claiming to advocate for clergy sex abuse victims says it will not comply with a court order asking... Read more
Abortionists charged with murder of viable unborn babies
Two doctors running a secret abortion clinic in Maryland are being charged with murder under the state’s fetal homicide law... Read more
Santorum success in Iowa could shock establishment
Former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum’s late surge in the polls ahead of the Iowa Caucuses is a sign that he... Read more
Pro-family advocates defend Romney’s record on life, marriage
A group of nine individuals from pro-family organizations in Massachusetts have written an open letter defending Mitt Romney’s record of... Read more
Archdiocese: 'Real Catholic TV' does not speak for Church
Michael Voris and other hosts of Real Catholic TV should not be broadcasting in the name of the Church, the... Read more
Former Episcopal bishop appointed to lead new US ordinariate
Pope Benedict XVI has chosen a former Episcopal bishop to lead the new U.S. ordinariate for Anglican communities wishing to... Read more
KC Star risks credibility with bias against accused priest
The Kansas City Star stands accused of violating journalistic standards, by presenting a priest as guilty of abuse on the... Read more
Denver school creates action figures of saints for kids
St. Michael the Archangel is the model for a saint-based action figure, part of a new “Action Saints” series from... Read more
CNA to resume services in 2012
Catholic News Agency will suspend its daily news service beginning Dec. 20, in celebration of Christmas and the New Year.... Read more
Catholic couples recall Christmas memories
It wasn't much, just a little Christmas tree with colorful lights and a few carefully wrapped presents. Read more
Church opposes NY bill that opens indefinite lawsuit window
New York's Catholic Conference has criticized the fairness of a bill allowing sex abuse accusers to sue for damages on... Read more
Oklahoma maternity home expands teen support
Catholic Charities is making transitional care available at the Holy Family Maternity Home in Oklahoma City for teens in crisis... Read more
Belmont Abbey College hosts 'Extreme Makeover' pep rally
Hundreds of Belmont Abbey College students flocked to the Wheeler Center on the Belmont Abbey campus Dec. 1 to get... Read more
US religious freedom commission reauthorized at last minute
A U.S. federal commission that works to support religious freedom around the world was reauthorized Dec. 16 by Congress through... Read more
Record drop in US marriages caused by social changes
The fact that the number of Americans getting married is at a record low is due to changes in society’s... Read more
