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Vice president's mother laid to rest in Delaware

Jan 12, 2010

President Obama and the First Lady are attending a Catholic funeral service today for Vice President Joe Biden's mother, Mrs.... Read more

Abortionist Andrew Rutland

California abortionist accused of gross negligence in woman’s death

Jan 12, 2010

After the death of a 30-year-old woman who underwent an abortion, a previously disciplined California abortionist has been accused of... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez

Upcoming collection for Latin America to support catechesis and evangelization

Jan 12, 2010

The 2010 Collection for the Church in Latin America will be taken up in most U.S. parishes on the weekend... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz

U.S. bishops laud courage of N.J. Senate vote on gay 'marriage'

Jan 11, 2010

On Monday, Archbishop Joseph Kurtz praised the efforts of the recent New Jersey State Senate vote to preserve the traditional... Read more

Dawn Johnsen

Obama nominee wants to 'punish the Church,' Bill Donohue argues

Jan 11, 2010

Following President Obama's renomination of Dawn Johnsen to head of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, Bill Donohue of... Read more

USSCB Director of Domestic Policy Kathy Saile

U.S. bishops reactivate nationwide campaign against federal abortion funding

Jan 11, 2010

With House and Senate leaders meeting behind closed doors to forge a health care overhaul bill, the U.S. Conference of... Read more

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer

Prop. 8 backer asks to withdraw from trial as high court blocks YouTube broadcasts

Jan 11, 2010

On Monday morning the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily blocked the YouTube broadcasts of the hearings on California’s Proposition 8, but... Read more

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U.N. resolution on gender and sexual orientation defeated

Jan 9, 2010

Though a coalition of socially conservative nations last month defeated an effort to add sexual orientation and gender identity as... Read more

The pedestal featuring Archbishop Rembert Weakland in St. John the Evangelist Cathedral.

Archdiocese defends controversial sculpture of Archbishop Weakland

Jan 9, 2010

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee has defended itself against the recent uproar caused by a sculpture in the diocese cathedral which... Read more

Chris Stefanick / St. Augstine

Let St. Augustine’s life inspire your New Year's resolution, recommends youth minister

Jan 9, 2010

Need help with your New Year's Resolution? Just ask St. Augustine, the man who patented the prayer, “Lord help me... Read more

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Bishop emeritus of Gallup Donald E. Pelotte dies at 64

Jan 8, 2010

Bishop emeritus of Gallup, New Mexico Donald E. Pelotte died on Thursday morning at a Florida hospital after a period... Read more

Former U.S. president George W. Bush

Bush to receive Cardinal O'Connor Award for pro-life efforts

Jan 8, 2010

Former President George W. Bush will be presented with an award by the lay group Legatus, for his work in... Read more

Republican Leader John Boehner.

Costly ‘marriage penalty’ in proposed health care bill draws criticism

Jan 8, 2010

Proposed health care reform could require some married couples to pay $2,000 or more compared to unmarried couples living together,... Read more

30,000 expected for sixth Walk for Life West Coast

Jan 8, 2010

More than 30,000 pro-life activists are expected for the Sixth Annual Walk for Life West Coast on Jan. 23 in... Read more

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Major conference to discuss Cardinal Newman and intellectual life

Jan 7, 2010

In anticipation of the beatification of Venerable Cardinal John Henry Newman, a major conference will be held at the Portsmouth... Read more

Governor-elect Chris Christie / Gov. Jon Corzine

New Jersey Senate defeats gay ‘marriage’ bill

Jan 7, 2010

A last minute attempt to push a gay “marriage” bill through the New Jersey Senate was defeated today by a... Read more

The late Fr. Richard John Neuhaus

Memorial Mass planned for Fr. Neuhaus in St. Patrick's Cathedral

Jan 7, 2010

Tomorrow, January 8, will mark the one year anniversary of the death of Fr. Richard John Neuhaus, the famous intellectual,... Read more

2009 study confirms abortion-breast cancer link

Jan 7, 2010

An April 2009 study co-authored by a researcher who has previously denied an abortion-breast cancer link shows a statistically significant... Read more

An artist's rendering of the Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Houston.

Pro-life leaders criticize 'abortion super center' in Texas

Jan 7, 2010

A national group of pro-life leaders is planning a protest in Houston, Texas on Jan. 18, following Planned Parenthood's announcement... Read more

Bishop Robert Vasa

Bishop Vasa explains use of excommunication and communion denial

Jan 7, 2010

A bishop’s power of excommunication in grave cases is like that of a doctor who cuts off a diabetic patient... Read more