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Diocese of Worcester seeking news about mission house in quake-struck Haiti
The Diocese of Worcester is still seeking news on the fate of its mission house in Les Cayes, Haiti after... Read more
Catholics must combat ‘shadow industry’ of human trafficking, Archbishop Vlazny says
Human trafficking is a “shadow industry” and an example of slavery’s persistence, Archbishop of Portland, Oregon John Vlazny has said.... Read more
Hillary Clinton attempts to redefine U.N. agreement by adding abortion, experts charge
Claiming to honor the 15th anniversary of the International Conference on Population Control (ICPD), Secretary of State Hillary Clinton declared... Read more
New petition asks Notre Dame’s Fr. Jenkins to drop charges against 88 pro-lifers
A new petition asks University of Notre Dame president Fr. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., to request that charges be dropped... Read more
EWTN promises ‘most complete coverage’ of March for Life events
The Eternal Word Television Network says it will offer the “most complete coverage available” for the 2010 March for Life... Read more
Nearly 8,000 women attend Catholic conference in Los Angeles
Last weekend some 8,000 Catholic Hispanic women gathered to renew and strengthen their faith at a conference at the Los... Read more
Pro-life group calls for 'real health care' on press tour
The Susan B. Anthony List, a political action committee that supports pro-life women in politics, recently held a press tour... Read more
Supreme Court permanently blocks Prop. 8 hearing broadcasts
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the trial challenging California’s Proposition 8 may not be broadcast, saying concerns about... Read more
U.S. Catholic dioceses mobilizing to help Haitian earthquake victims
In reaction to the recent catastrophic earthquake in Haiti, Cardinal Francis George, president of the U.S. Bishops' Conference, is asking all... Read more
Abortion becomes issue in Massachusetts race for U.S. Senate
Abortion has become a live issue in the Jan. 19 special U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts. While both candidates generally... Read more
Rembrandt etching found at Catholic University of America highlights new exhibit
A Rembrandt etching rediscovered by the president of the Catholic University of America during his search for paper towels is... Read more
N. Illinois pro-life dinner to benefit 40 Days for Life campaign
The January Life Breakfast group in Rockford, Illinois will hold a Respect Life Dinner on Friday to benefit the local... Read more
Newly installed bishop entreats Catholics to 'never be ashamed' of the faith
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, who was installed on Wednesday as the ninth bishop of Ft. Wayne – South Bend in the... Read more
Pelosi’s archbishop slams her rationale for supporting abortion
Archbishop George Niederauer responded today to Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) recent comments that she has “some concerns about the Church's... Read more
Religious freedom does not exist in Egypt, says Coptic lawyer
In the wake of the Christmas Eve shootings of Egyptian Coptic Christians by a group of Muslims, Coptic attorney Caroline... Read more
Letter asks Congressmen to correct ‘major’ abortion-related problems in Senate bill
The National Right to Life Committee has sent letters to numerous members of the U.S. House, urging them to oppose... Read more
A society that masks 'totalitarianism' with 'hope' will destroy itself, warns Archbishop Burke
Using the example of St. Thomas More, Archbishop Raymond Burke exhorted legal professionals present at Tuesday's Red Mass in St.... Read more
Knights of Columbus rally members to oppose federal funding of abortion
Following the U.S. Bishops' announcement of their grassroots campaign to encourage the faithful to speak out against federal funding of... Read more
USCCB media director lists bishops' health care concerns
In a Washington Post column on Jan. 8, Sister Mary Ann Walsh, director of media relations for the U.S. Conference... Read more
Judge recuses herself from trial of Notre Dame pro-life protesters
The trial judge assigned to the legal case involving 88 pro-life activists arrested for demonstrating at the University of Notre... Read more
