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Gibson's leading critic resigns from Anti-Defamation League
A leading critic of Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of Christ", resigned from his post at the Anti-Defamation League last... Read more
Young Catholic students receive visit from pen-pal sergeant
Students at St. Michael's Catholic School in Cary have been learning a lot about service and community in their special... Read more
Catholic bishops predict "hard times ahead" with upcoming study on sexual misconduct
The release of three news studies in priestly sexual abuse in early 2004 means the U.S. bishops will face “hard... Read more
Catholic organization regrets removal of judge in favor of “10 Commandments
The Thomas More Law Center called yesterday’s decision that voted Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore out of office “outrageous” and... Read more
Catholic Orders seek recruits in Cyberspace
Catholic communities are increasingly tapping into modern technology and going where the youth are to attract new vocations – in... Read more
Same-sex unions can never be equal to marriage: U.S. bishops
It is not unjust to deny legal status to same-sex unions because marriage and same-sex unions are essentially different realities,... Read more
Catholic Bishops' document to reject "pro-choice" politics as compatible with Catholic identity
Pro-abortion politicians who claim to be Catholic may be hearing from their bishops soon. The U.S. bishops are considering developing... Read more
American Life League applauds Bishops' response on "pro-choice" Catholic politicians
The American Life League applauded the U.S. bishops' decision earlier this week to study how the Church should respond to... Read more
Bishop speaks out on Terri's behalf
A U.S. bishop spoke out on behalf of Terri Schindler Schiavo, a brain-damaged Florida woman, who has been in a... Read more
Thomas More Law Center defends Christmas in U.S. federal courts
The Thomas More Law Centre is taking the City of New York and some of its public school officials to... Read more
U.S. bishops urged to promote communion, accept criticism from laity
The president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops urged his fellow bishops to promote unity and accept criticism... Read more
Catholic league urges bishops to weigh in on “pro-choice” Catholic politicians
The American Life League is calling on the U.S. bishops to weigh in on pro-abortion politicians in Congress this week... Read more
Head of National Review Board tells “Call to Action” board will remain “independent”
The interim chairman of the USCCB-created National Review Board, created to monitor Church response to clerical sexual abuse, addressed the... Read more
Catholic Health Association Applauds Bush For Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act
The Catholic Health Association of the United States (CHA) is applauding President George W. Bush for signing the Partial-Birth Abortion... Read more
Archbishop Chaput applauds signing of partial-birth abortion ban
The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003 is “a vital step in the right direction for our nation,” said Archbishop... Read more
National Clergy council calls for the ordination of gay bishop to be undone
The ordination of V. Gene Robinson as a bishop of New Hampshire by the Episcopal Church U.S.A. must be undone... Read more
Don’t treat asylum-seekers with prejudice asks the Vatican at UN
Archbishop Celestino Migliore, the Holy See’s permanent observer at the United Nations, requested yesterday not to portray asylum-seekers as a... Read more
Opposition to gay ordination "not about sex but Bible," critics say
The opposition to the ordination of the first openly gay bishop in the United States this week isn’t about sex... Read more
Episcopal congregations seek new diocese
Episcopal leaders are scrambling to address the requests of two New Hampshire churches to become part of another diocese, following... Read more
Anglicans face deep divisions after consecration of homosexual Episcopalian
The consecration of the first openly gay bishop in the United States, sanctioned by the Episcopal Church U.S.A., has created... Read more
