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Pope, bishops, ask governor to halt execution of Kentucky inmate
The Holy Father along with four local bishops asked the state of Kentucky to reconsider the planned execution of an... Read more
Legal expert examines positive, negative effects of JFK's speech on Catholicism
As the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's famous Houston speech on his Catholicism approaches, Prof. Michael McConnell gave a talk at... Read more
Catholic dioceses across the country to commemorate 9/11 attacks
Catholic dioceses in New York, Washington, D.C., and in many other locations across the country will soon be holding Masses... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference chooses new president
The Michigan Catholic Conference announced on Sept. 8 that they have chosen a new president who will succeed current leader... Read more
Pastor won't burn Quran, but deal on NY mosque denied
A pastor in Florida who incited the criticism of political and religious leaders for planning to burn a copies of... Read more
US Catholic bishops denounce 'outright bigotry' against Muslims
Several U.S. bishops attended an interfaith dialogue earlier this week in Washington D.C. and voiced their opposition to recent events... Read more
Catholic Vote gears up for mid-term November elections
Preparing for the upcoming mid-term elections in November, Catholic Vote has announced the launch of a new website design as... Read more
Evidence challenging Darwin 'could be valid,' explains Catholic scholar
Commenting on recent evidence that Darwin's theories on competition driving the survival of species may be wrong, one Catholic expert... Read more
Archdiocese of Denver's young adult director offers tips for surviving the college 'jungle'
Christopher Stefanick, the Archdiocese of Denver's director of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministry, has recorded a new video for... Read more
Christopher West ends sabbatical, says he will respond to critics
Author and speaker Christopher West has ended his six-month sabbatical, saying he has come to see “a need for greater... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick, Catholic League president condemn planned Quran burning
The retired Cardinal Archbishop of Washington, D.C., Theodore McCarrick, and the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights' president Bill... Read more
Abortion chain comes under investigation after teen critically injured
A four-state abortion business is under investigation after an abortionist allegedly critically injured a woman during an abortion and used a... Read more
Wisconsin bishops publish letter to guide Catholics in upcoming elections
In advance of the 2010 elections, the five Catholic bishops of Wisconsin have written a letter to provide Catholics a... Read more
Archbishop Gomez celebrates God's gift of work on Labor Day
In his Labor Day homily at Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral on Monday, Los Angeles Coadjutor Archbishop Jose Gomez... Read more
Angel of Light Statue dedicated to Katrina volunteers
Our Lady of the Gulf Parish said thanks to the many volunteers from all over the country who helped rebuild... Read more
New US stamp honors Mother Teresa, admirer and critic of American society
Following the 100th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa on August 26, the United States Postal Service is honoring... Read more
Austin diocese organizes resistance to health board's abortion funding
The Diocese of Austin, Texas, is organizing local resistance to a major health board's decision to provide $450,000 in annual... Read more
Pro-Obama Catholic group plans to launch news business
Chris Korzen, Executive Director of Catholics United, told CNA in an e-mail last Friday that his group is getting ready to... Read more
Parents told to ensure respect is the first rule for students’ online behavior
Many children and teenagers return to school this fall with thoughts of text messages, Facebook posts and Twitter alerts dancing... Read more
Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good closes offices, ceases 'most operations'
A member of the advisory board for the group Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good (CACG) confirmed to CNA on Friday... Read more
