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Pope will appoint Archbishop Chaput to lead Philadelphia archdiocese
A Vatican source has confirmed that on July 19 Pope Benedict XVI will appoint Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver... Read more
Report: American taxpayers provide one-third of Planned Parenthood's annual budget
A new in-depth report on Planned Parenthood by a pro-life group shows that American taxpayers give substantial amounts of money... Read more
Tennessee priest ‘presents himself to the Church’
Seven years after entering the Catholic Church, Father Doug Owens’s journey toward ordination was sealed with the single word present,... Read more
On a Mission: Young adults dedicated to evangelization
Every year, teams of young adults from around the country hit the road, armed with suitcases, sleeping bags, and hearts... Read more
California LGBT curriculum is ‘indoctrination,’ critic says
The California governor has signed into law a bill that will not simply require a “gay history” curriculum. It requires... Read more
Rep. Michele Bachmann's church may be anti-Catholic but she isn't, says Bill Donohue
As Rep. Michele Bachmann faces scrutiny for ties with a Lutheran church that believes the Pope is the anti-Christ, Catholic... Read more
Service retreat inspires junior high students in Florida
Learning that you can truly make a difference in the world is an eye-opening experience for anyone. For middle school-aged... Read more
Compassion said to be key in helping those who have had abortions
Compassion and understanding go a long way when it comes to helping people who have had abortions. Read more
Drop ‘loopholes’ from ‘Faithful Citzenship’ document, commentators advocate
The U.S. bishops’ “Faithful Citizenship” document on Catholics’ voting responsibilities should be revised to remove “loopholes” that allow Catholics to... Read more
Dominicans and local bishop mourn murdered Louisiana priest
Catholics in Louisiana are mourning the death of Dominican priest and pastor Father Edward Everitt, who was found robbed and... Read more
Sisters of Mercy financial group supports Call to Action
The financial management system of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas supports a Catholic dissenting group and links to... Read more
Judge blocks NYC law threatening crisis pregnancy centers
A federal judge on July 13 temporarily barred New York City from enforcing a new law that would cripple crisis... Read more
Dietrich von Hildebrand group announces summer seminars
The Hildebrand Project will introduce students and scholars to the insights and contributions of philosopher Dietrich von Hildebrand in its... Read more
Researcher finds proof of widespread Jewish support for Pope Pius XII
An expert on Pope Pius XII says new discoveries show that the Jewish community strongly supported the pontiff for his... Read more
Heroic News helping pro-lifers take culture's pulse
The pro-life advocacy group Heroic Media has launched an online site featuring breaking news on life issues such as abortion,... Read more
Ohio bishop endorses anti-cancer alternatives to Komen Foundation fundraising
“Misgivings” about the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s association with Planned Parenthood and its “openness” to embryonic stem cell research were... Read more
Illinois judge blocks state's attempt to end Catholic Charities foster care
An Illinois judge's July 12 order will allow Catholic Charities to continue its foster care work in three dioceses, despite... Read more
Bishop Lennon's leadership of Cleveland diocese being reviewed
Bishop Richard G. Lennon of Cleveland has asked the Vatican to investigate his decision to shut down dozens of churches... Read more
NY state senator gets heat for 'taking the Catholic out' of his marriage vote
New York state Senator Mark Grisanti ran as a Catholic Republican opponent of same-sex “marriage” in 2010. In June 2011,... Read more
Illinois Catholic Charities will fight exclusion from foster care
Catholic Charities of Illinois plans to challenge the Department of Children and Family Services' unexpected decision to end its foster... Read more
