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Maryland bishops criticize decision to recognize out-of-state same-sex ‘marriages’
The Catholic bishops of Maryland and political leaders have taken “strong exception” to the state attorney general’s decision to recognize... Read more
Lila Rose rebuffs Wis. Planned Parenthood claims of no ID
Controversy continues over an undercover video showing Milwaukee abortion clinic staff agreeing to cover up the statutory rape of a... Read more
Wisconsin diocese withholding 2010 funds from CCHD
The Diocese of Green Bay in Wisconsin has chosen to withhold its annual funding of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development... Read more
Catholic bishops voice concerns ahead of health care summit
The evening before the White House Health care Summit in Washington, the U.S. Catholic bishops urged political leaders to commit... Read more
Appeals continue to seek stay of D.C. same-sex ‘marriage’ law
Opponents of a Washington, D.C. same-sex “marriage” law are appealing a court order that denied a motion to prevent the... Read more
U.S. bishops report huge response to special Haiti collection
With U.S. diocesan aid to Haiti now totaling over $30 million, a Haiti Advisory Group has been created to help... Read more
Rick and Karen Santorum to receive 2010 Poverello Medal
Citing the “outstanding” pro-life and pro-family witness of former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum and his wife Karen, the Franciscan University... Read more
Cardinal George urges Catholics and Mormons to defend religious freedom
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, gave a talk to nearly 12,000... Read more
Video of Milwaukee Planned Parenthood shows tenth case of sex abuse cover up
In their latest sting operation at a Planned Parenthood clinic, a pro-life group has produced footage that documents the 10th... Read more
Missouri sales tax proposal would affect Catholic school tuition
A proposed Missouri “mega-sales tax” would affect private school tuition and would unfairly burden parents who send their children to... Read more
Catholic Medical Association says flaws in health care bills require new beginning
The Catholic Medical Association has called for the legislative process on health care reform to “begin anew,” citing “substantial flaws”... Read more
Terri’s Day to be marked by memorial Mass and advocacy for disabled
The fifth anniversary of the death of Terri Schiavo will be marked by a memorial Mass and a day of... Read more
Survey investigates effect of higher education on religious and moral beliefs
A new survey reports that college professors were more likely than the general population to think that the Ten Commandments... Read more
Rep. Stupak calls Obama health care proposal 'unacceptable' on abortion
Pro-life Congressman Bart Stupak (D-Mich.) released a statement on Tuesday morning, calling President Obama's latest health care proposal “unacceptable” on... Read more
Pope gives Catholics in Scranton new bishop
Pope Benedict appointed a replacement today for the diocese left vacant by the unexpected resignation of Bishop Joseph Martino last... Read more
Northernmost diocese in NY receives bishop from Pope Benedict
The Vatican announced today that Pope Benedict appointed Fr. Terry LaValley of the Diocese of Ogdensburg, N.Y. as its 14th... Read more
Proposed textbook’s treatment of Roe v. Wade changed after Catholic opposition
A proposed North Carolina school textbook that described Roe v. Wade as a ruling against government oppression of rights has... Read more
Deal Hudson calls for 'Catholic Tea Party' at CPAC meeting
At the American Conservative Union's recent annual meeting, Deal Hudson, president of the Catholic Advocate, hosted an event with the... Read more
Cardinal George to speak at Brigham Young University
On Tuesday, Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, will give a talk on religious... Read more
President's health care proposal comes up short for pro-life leaders
President Barack Obama’s Monday proposal of a revamp of health care legislation drew criticism but also cautious speculation from various... Read more
