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California Catholic leaders decry child STD vaccinations
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez joined the California Catholic Conference in criticizing a new law that allows 12-year-olds to... Read more
Cardinal Piacenza explains 'crisis' of Catholic priesthood
In an exclusive interview, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, addressed the “crisis” in the... Read more
Pennsylvania man’s miraculous healing will canonize Italian priest
A Pennsylvania man says his miraculous healing shows God's outreach to those who seem far from their faith. The healing... Read more
Presbyterian ordination of homosexual man could worsen global split
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has ordained its first openly homosexual minister under a new policy allowing the practice. The action... Read more
Santorum 'Google bombing' shows dark side of LGBT movement
Media attacks on Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum show “just how twisted and vile the LGBT movement can be when... Read more
A 'reality-based' approach to children's stake in marriage dispute
As California's largest gay activist group Equality California launches its new “Breakthrough Conversation Project” to change public opinion on marriage,... Read more
Husband survives cancer long enough to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Fred Wacha was determined to enjoy his 50th wedding anniversary with family this summer, and he lived long enough while... Read more
Movie on importance of fatherhood wows at box office
A low-budget film on the crucial role of fathers debuted as the number one new movie during its opening weekend... Read more
Bishop Aquila predicts state attempts to silence Catholic Church
An American bishop has predicted that government authorities may one day attempt to silence the Catholic Church in the United... Read more
Initiative helps keep school open in El Salvador
The first thing one notices when entering Santa Luisa School is the massive, solid metal fencing and doors that shield... Read more
Embryonic cloning experiment blasted by ethicists, scientists
A recent experiment cloning human embryos for potential stem cell use did little to advance a medical breakthrough and violated... Read more
House leaders highlight importance of life, marriage at summit
Prominent members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about the importance of defending life, marriage and religious freedom at... Read more
Possible contraception link to HIV spread in Africa
Contraceptive use in Africa may increase the risk of acquiring HIV for both men and women, a new study says. Read more
HHS director accuses Republicans of demeaning 'women's health'
Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius accused Republicans of stifling women's health by opposing Planned Parenthood funding as well... Read more
Supreme Court asks: could discrimination claim force female priests?
A Lutheran teacher's lawsuit led to a provocative question being asked in the Supreme Court on Oct. 5: could government... Read more
Foster care fight ends Peoria Catholic Charities’ work with state
Catholic Charities of Peoria is withdrawing from Illinois state-funded social services because state laws and public policy have “increasingly clashed”... Read more
Vatican daily remembers Steve Jobs as 'visionary' of technology and art
The Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano remembered Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, as a “visionary who united technology and art.” Read more
Bishop Zurek announces private meeting with Fr. Pavone
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, Texas said today that his actions in the situation surrounding Father Frank Pavone are... Read more
Vatican cardinal warns priests not to let humanity overshadow God
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, recently addressed priests and seminarians in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Catholic League finds Madonna unacceptable for Super Bowl
Madonna's history of religious provocation makes her unsuitable for a possible halftime stint at Super Bowl XLVI, according to Catholic... Read more
