US News

Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie

Chris Christie begins his inauguration day with Mass

Jan 19, 2010

The morning of his inauguration as governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie (R-N.J.) attended Mass in Newark, New Jersey, “looking... Read more

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Virtual March for Life drawing thousands

Jan 19, 2010

Americans United for Life president Dr. Charmaine Yoest has announced the first ever Virtual March for Life taking place on... Read more

Bishop Thomas Wenski

Haiti quake shows need for Christ’s resurrection, Bishop Wenski writes

Jan 19, 2010

The disastrous earthquake in Haiti shows that this world is a fallen “valley of tears” and is not a particular... Read more

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Overseas pro-life leaders condemn ‘aggressive’ pro-abortion U.S. policy

Jan 19, 2010

A delegation of international pro-life leaders will attend the March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday to show support... Read more

Tim Tebow with his family.

Super Bowl pro-life ad to feature Tim Tebow and mother

Jan 18, 2010

A pro-life ad featuring college football star Tim Tebow and his mother will be aired during the Super Bowl broadcast... Read more

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley / Kathryn Jean Lopez

Martha Coakley mindset a 'threat to American freedom,' says critic

Jan 18, 2010

Massachusetts Senate hopeful Martha Coakley has come under fire recently for her comments that Catholics who oppose emergency contraception shouldn't... Read more

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Martin Luther King Jr. honored by Catholic Charities, archdioceses

Jan 18, 2010

Catholic Charities of the Washington D.C. Archdiocese will join with Catholic Charities USA in honoring Martin Luther King Jr. by... Read more

Monsignor William Michael Mulvey

Msgr. Mulvey humbled and happy to lead Diocese of Corpus Christi

Jan 18, 2010

Monsignor William Michael Mulvey from the Diocese of Austin was named today by Pope Benedict to become the new Bishop... Read more

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Family Research Council to host 'Blogs for Life' conference

Jan 18, 2010

Family Research Council announced today that they will hosting the fifth annual Blogs for Life, a conference for pro-life bloggers... Read more

Maddy and Barbara Curtis

American Idol contestant Maddy Curtis comes from large pro-life family

Jan 17, 2010

Maddy Curtis, a sixteen-year-old from a Virginia family of twelve, is one of the contestants advancing in the American Idol... Read more

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Church denied expansion wins $1.25 million in damages

Jan 17, 2010

A federal judge ordered on Monday that Colorado's Boulder County must pay more than $1.25 million in attorney's fees to... Read more

March for Life participants at the National Shrine.

Thousands expected for March for Life events at National Shrine

Jan 17, 2010

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception expects more than 10,000 people to attend its liturgies, prayer... Read more

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Chicago Catholics find their way back home

Jan 17, 2010

A 30 foot banner was just the invitation Matt Schneider needed to return home. Not home to where he grew... Read more

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Catholic college shuts down to participate in pro-life march

Jan 17, 2010

Christendom College will close Friday, January 22 and transport the entire student body to participate in the 2010 March for... Read more

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Catholics to celebrate feast of acclaimed virgin martyr

Jan 17, 2010

On January 21, the universal church will commemorate the feast of St. Agnes, a young Roman girl who chose martyrdom... Read more

Graduates of John Paul the Great Catholic University / Photo

University’s first graduates celebrated as ‘pioneers’ and ‘heroes’

Jan 16, 2010

By Denis Grasska

Receiving their diplomas last month, the first graduates of John Paul the Great Catholic University were hailed as “pioneers” and... Read more

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'Yes to Life' referendum to call attention to new Spanish abortion law

Jan 15, 2010

Pro-life leaders in Madrid announced this week they will present the “Yes to Life” referendum in the Spanish capital on... Read more

Rep. Mark McCullough with his family

Oklahoma bill backs more marriage counseling, stricter standards for divorce

Jan 15, 2010

In a proposal aimed to reduce an extremely high divorce rate, an Oklahoma state legislator has introduced a bill that... Read more

U.S. bishops urge Obama to grant Temporary Protected Status to Haiti

Jan 15, 2010

Cardinal Francis George, president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, sent a letter to President Obama on Friday,... Read more

Senate candidate Martha Coakley

Mass. Senate candidate’s remarks show threat to Catholics’ freedoms, critics say

Jan 15, 2010

Massachusetts U.S. Senate candidate Martha Coakley has come under fire for saying pro-life medical workers with conscientious objections to some... Read more