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More than 37,000 visit churches on the Way of St. James
A tourism program aimed at promoting churches during the Year of St. James in Spain has made it possible for... Read more
Pro-life advocates help prevent forced abortion in Austin
After a temporary restraining order, the parents of a 16-year-old girl in Texas have agreed not to force their daughter... Read more
Pro-life group reports 541 babies saved from abortion during campaign
The U.S.-based group 40 Days for Life announced at the end of their fall campaign that this year 541 babies... Read more
University of Notre Dame mourns death of 20 year-old student
The University Notre Dame recently held a memorial Mass for a 20 year-old film student who died on the school's... Read more
Clergy abuse victims demonstrate outside St. Peter's Square
About 60 victims of clerical sex abuse gathered in Rome Oct. 31 to mark what they called "Reformation Day." Read more
California woman has family connection to new saint
San Marcos resident Aurora Albright remembers spending lazy, berry-picking summers at her grandparents’ two-story farmhouse in AuSable Forks, N.Y. Read more
Middle East synod participant explains factors behind its controversial conclusion
The Synod for the Middle East, a historic gathering of the region's bishops, concluded October 24, amid controversy over alleged... Read more
Catholics prepare for celebration of gifted reformer St. Charles Borromeo
No age of the Catholic Church's history is without its share of confusion and corruption. Still, even in moments when... Read more
California insurance commissioner race could affect taxpayer funding of abortions
The California insurance commissioner race could be pivotal in the future of taxpayer funded abortion in the state. While one... Read more
Agnostic filmmaker tells St. Josemaria Escriva's story
Oscar-nominated film director Roland Joffe describes himself as a “wobbly agnostic.” “There’s easy atheism, there’s easy agnosticism, and there’s easy... Read more
Former President Bush's memoir will highlight influence of Pope John Paul II
An early preview of President George W. Bush's forthcoming memoir “Decision Points,” has revealed that the book will discuss the... Read more
Catholic League president spars with NPR over religious 'double standard' charge
After National Public Radio fired commentator Juan Williams on Oct. 20, for saying on a television program that he felt... Read more
Hollywood celebrities record audio dramatization of New Testament
With the support of a Vatican imprimatur, a celebrity voiced audio production of the New Testament is set to be... Read more
Congressman criticizes conviction of six Catholics in Vietnam as ‘sham court’
After being arrested in a clash with police in a church-state property dispute, six Catholic villagers in Vietnam were convicted... Read more
Cardinal-designate Burke speaks about obligation to vote for truth
Cardinal-designate Raymond Burke stressed to Catholic voters in a recent interview that they have a “very serious” obligation to uphold... Read more
Baltimore sisters auctioning rare baseball card to raise mission funds
A Baltimore-based group of religious sisters is auctioning off a rare baseball card to raise support for the community’s missions... Read more
Pro-life leader says she's facing prosecution for using Catholic bishops' message
Ohio voters this November won't be seeing a controversial ad campaign that accuses Ohio Representative Steve Driehaus of betraying his pro-life... Read more
Mass. bishops emphasize sanctity of life, traditional marriage in upcoming elections
Bishops in Massachusetts are emphasizing the importance of voters protecting the sanctity of life and upholding traditional marriage in the... Read more
Ohio billboard case on abortion funding in health care law advances
A federal judge ruled Oct. 26 that Rep. Steve Driehaus’ complaint against the Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) may... Read more
Acknowledging mistakes, CCHD leaders pledge new fidelity to Catholic principles
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) launched a program of “review and renewal” on October 26, acknowledging mistakes and... Read more
