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Youth catechism publisher says 'contraceptive' language not in original text
The English-language publisher of a new Vatican-sponsored youth catechism says that a passage suggesting the use of contraception by Christian... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Vatican officials have blocked Pope's plan for Chinese Church
During his recent visit to Washington, D.C., Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun told reporters that mistakes and misunderstandings on the part... Read more
Report finds few allegations of sex abuse by Catholic clergy in 2010
Only seven credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors in 2010 were made against Catholic priests in the U.S., a... Read more
Catholics address spiritual roots of overeating
Atkins. South Beach. Nutrisystem. Every new year brings a new diet. But St. Andrew parishioner Virginia Marquez of Eagle River,... Read more
Catholic man creates biblical scenes using soap, coffee
During his 27 years building Broadway and movie sets, Ron Daisomont learned how to work with wood, metal and a... Read more
Be courageous Catholics, Archbishop Chaput urges Notre Dame students
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Denver encouraged a gathering of pro-life University of Notre Dame students to be courageous in... Read more
SBA List says budget fight about population control, not women's health
The president of the Susan B. Anthony List has rejected House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's description of the effort to... Read more
California priest takes break from TV ministry after news of past affair
Founder of global Wordnet TV network Fr. Michael Manning is taking a leave of absence from his public ministry after... Read more
Fraternas celebrate 20 years of 'fiat'
On March 25 the Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Annunciation. But for one group of consecrated laywomen, the day... Read more
US bishops urge protection of poor in budget standoff
As lawmakers battle over the nation's budget proposal, the U.S. bishops called for action from Catholic faithful to ensure that... Read more
Pro-life 'godfather' celebrated for 38 years of activism
On April 2, more than 400 friends and supporters of Pro-Life Action League founder Joe Scheidler paid tribute to his... Read more
Napa Institute conference to fortify Catholics for the ‘Next America’
Mother Assumpta Long, O.P., has invited Catholics to register for the inaugural Napa Institute conference to help participants respond to... Read more
Catholic League says NH Republicans' new insults cross the line
Catholic League President Bill Donohue says Republican lawmakers in New Hampshire “crossed the line” with comments threatening to revoke the... Read more
Incredible roster set for men’s conference
An all-star roster of speakers will challenge men in the state of Colorado to “become a man of God,” the... Read more
Pope gives Cincinnati new auxiliary bishop
Pope Benedict XVI appointed local priest Fr. Joseph R. Binzer as a new auxiliary bishop for the Cincinnati Archdiocese on... Read more
Supreme Court rules in favor of Ariz. religious schools
In what's being lauded as a major victory for parental choice in education, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Arizona... Read more
California bishops lament stalemate in budget talks
The halt to state budget talks in California is “tremendously disappointing” and “particularly devastating for the poor and vulnerable,” the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput praises defeat of Colorado civil unions bill
Colorado legislators who killed a civil unions bill “did the right thing” and deserve voters’ thanks, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput... Read more
New pro-life news source aims for cultural impact
Heroic Media, a faith-based company that promotes alternatives to abortion through mass media, has launched an online news portal at... Read more
Students form bond with soldiers serving overseas
Rena Becher knows there are moments in life when a simple gesture that says “I’m thinking of you” can forge... Read more
