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NYC mayor signs bill placing demands on pregnancy centers
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed a bill that places new demands on crisis pregnancy centers, despite two... Read more
Relevant Radio expands news program with award-winning journalist
The Catholic media initiative Relevant Radio recently announced the expansion of its news commentary program, featuring Emmy Award-winning broadcast journalist... Read more
Government’s refusal to defend marriage undermines democracy, Calif. bishop warns
The failure of the Obama administration to support the Defense of Marriage Act and similar actions in California and the... Read more
New documents reveal inner workings of papal birth control commission
New documentation from a renowned moral theologian is shedding light on a controversial moment in Catholic history – the 1963-66... Read more
Vocations director chosen as new auxiliary bishop of San Jose (Updated)
Fr. Thomas Daly, a San Francisco diocesan priest and vocations director, has been chosen to become the new Auxiliary Bishop... Read more
Baby Joseph's struggle a teaching moment on the value of life, says priest
A priest who helped transfer a terminally ill 13-month-old from a Canadian hospital – where his breathing tubes were slated... Read more
US bishops emphasize booklet on 'marriage equality' is not Catholic
The U.S. bishops have said that a new booklet advocating “marriage equality” for same-sex couples by a self-identified Catholic group... Read more
Young cancer patient improves as parents ask for more prayers to Mother Teresa
Toddler cancer patient Joseph Wahlin is showing some positive signs following medical treatment and many prayers to Bl. Mother Teresa. Read more
Catholic psychotherapy conference in Denver to draw 200 participants
A conference for Catholic workers in the field of psychotherapy is slated to draw nearly 200 people to Denver. The... Read more
God has a plan for everyone, fifth graders told at Vocation Days
Prayer. There is no substitute. Read more
New book connects the Eucharist with its Jewish roots
Dr. Brant Pitre hopes his new book on the Jewish roots of the Eucharist will help Catholics understand the “great... Read more
Catholic speed dating event draws 51 people, results in some 34 dates
Denver’s downtown Thai Basil restaurant was abuzz the night before St. Valentine’s Day as a venue for a speed dating... Read more
Toddler cancer patient’s vision inspires prayers to Mother Teresa for miracle
Family and friends of a two-year-old boy suffering from severe cancer are seeking a miracle through the intercession of Bl.... Read more
N. Dakota bishops: Catholics should not donate to ‘objectionable’ groups
Catholics and Catholic organizations should not endorse organizations with “morally objectionable” missions, North Dakota’s bishops said, citing Amnesty International, the... Read more
House legal panel votes to defend traditional marriage law
The House of Representatives has determined that its legal counsel will support the Defense of Marriage Act against legal challenges,... Read more
Philosopher's new book appeals to reason alone to make pro-life case
Dr. Christopher Kaczor's latest book argues against abortion through reason alone, without reference to the author's Catholic faith. But his... Read more
Scholars praise Pope’s new book for promoting biblical studies renewal
Pope Benedict XVI’s new book “Jesus of Nazareth: Holy Week” addresses misunderstandings about Jesus and helps renew the study of... Read more
Catholic leaders praise Illinois governor for ending death penalty
After weeks of indecision, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a landmark bill on March 9, abolishing the death penalty in... Read more
Catholic dioceses use fresh initiatives to promote traditions of Lent
As Roman Catholics begin Lent with the traditional distribution of ashes on Ash Wednesday, dioceses in the U.S. are seeking... Read more
Archbishop Aymond bans corporal punishment from New Orleans Catholic school
Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans said that a local Catholic school must permanently ban corporal punishment for student misbehavior,... Read more
