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Pope Benedict chooses two bishops for Detroit archdiocese
Pope Benedict XVI has named two Michigan priests as auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Detroit. Read more
Police response to firebomb attack on pro-life demonstrator criticized
The “tepid” and “rude” police response to a firebomb attack on a pro-life demonstrator outside a Kalispell, Montana abortion clinic... Read more
Doctors hope treatment will give Baby Joseph the gift of more time
Doctors who performed a recent procedure on a terminally ill 13 month-old expressed hope that the treatment will provide the... Read more
Fr. Corapi placed on leave after misconduct accusation
Popular speaker and author Fr. John Corapi has been placed on administrative leave by superiors within his religious order following... Read more
NYC facing second lawsuit over pregnancy center regulations
The city of New York will face a second legal challenge to a controversial law imposing new requirements on crisis... Read more
CNA launches new 'Catholic Men' column to affirm men in lay vocations
Catholic News Agency is launching a new online resource, focusing on the experiences and spiritual lives of Catholic men in... Read more
Couple shares marriage preparation through blog
Once upon a time, a bride-to-be confided her hopes and thoughts on her upcoming marriage to only a few —... Read more
Arkansas Catholics have new buildings thanks to leadership of Nigerian priest
In only six years with the Diocese of Little Rock, Father John Obinna Agbakwuo has not only spread the word... Read more
WikiLeaks cable: US government considered grants for Mexican pro-abortion groups
A leaked State Department cable shows the U.S. government has considered granting money to pro-abortion groups in Mexico. Critics warned... Read more
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
