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Rep. Smith urges House to approve pro-life amendment

Nov 7, 2009

Prior to yesterday’s House vote on health care reform, Representative Chris Smith, (R-N.J.), addressed members of Congress saying, “if we... Read more

CNA

Pro-life leader warns congressmen of ‘being out of step' with constitutents

Nov 7, 2009

Following the approval of the Pitts-Stupak Amendment to H.R. 3962 on Saturday, Susan B. Anthony List President Marjorie Dannenfelser praised... Read more

Bishops urge House members to vote for Stupak-Ellsworth Amendment

Nov 7, 2009

Today the U.S. bishops sent a letter, signed by Cardinal Justin Rigali, to the House of Representatives urging members to... Read more

CNA

Connecticut conference inspires and energizes men

Nov 7, 2009

It’s awesome, absolutely awesome," said Eric Thermer of St. Timothy Parish in West Hartford about the second annual Connecticut Catholic... Read more

Bishop James Conley

Health care proposal’s ‘masked’ funding of abortion is ‘fatally flawed,’ Bishop Conley says

Nov 7, 2009

Auxiliary Bishop of Denver James D. Conley has said that the health care reform proposal currently advancing in Congress is... Read more

CNA

Teen charged in 'unlawful killing' of Sr. Bartz

Nov 6, 2009

Nineteen-year-old Reehahlio Carroll was charged on Friday in the death of Sr. Margaurite Bartz. Read more

Health care bill contains money-laundering system for abortion, Catholic bishops’ memo says

Nov 6, 2009

A memo from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops says that the Ellsworth Amendment to the U.S. House’s proposed health... Read more

CNA

U.S. Bishops to vote on revision of guidlines for patients in vegetative state

Nov 6, 2009

During their Nov. 16-19 general assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will vote on the moral obligation to... Read more

NOM President Maggie Gallagher

Maine marriage victory proves Americans 'aren't on board' with same-sex marriage, says expert

Nov 6, 2009

Maggie Gallagher, president of the National Organization for Marriage, spoke to CNA about the victory of Question 1 in Maine,... Read more

Fr. Larry Richards

Priest’s new book challenges men to learn ‘true manhood’ by following Christ

Nov 6, 2009

Pennsylvania Catholic priest Fr. Larry Richards, aiming to clear up “gender confusion” and to challenge men to pursue holiness, has... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz

Maine voters upheld ‘the truth of marriage’ in Question 1 vote, archbishop says

Nov 6, 2009

Responding to the successful passage of Maine’s Question 1, Archbishop of Louisville Joseph E. Kurtz has said that the people... Read more

CNA

Long-delayed Illinois parental notification law blocked by restraining order

Nov 5, 2009

A judge has issued a temporary restraining order on the enforcement of a 1995 Illinois parental notification requirement for minors... Read more

CNA

Arrest made in slaying of religious sister at New Mexico convent

Nov 5, 2009

The FBI has made an arrest in the slaying of a religious sister who was found dead in St. Berard’s... Read more

Rep. John Boehner

House Republican leader: 'health plan will require monthly abortion premium'

Nov 5, 2009

House Republican Leader John Boehner said today the House health care bill, which was backed today by the AARP and... Read more

Bishop of Beaumont praying for victims of Ft. Hood shooting

Nov 5, 2009

Chaos broke out at Ft. Hood, Texas today when Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan, and possibly other soldiers, opened fire, killing... Read more

Supporters of Illinois parental notification law claim ‘great victory’ as it takes effect

Nov 5, 2009

In what one pro-life advocate called a “great victory” for families, a Wednesday vote by the Illinois Medical Disciplinary Board... Read more

Archbishop Celestino Migliore

Archbishop asks U.N. for lasting solution to ‘tragic reality’ of Palestinian refugees

Nov 5, 2009

Commenting on a report about the refugee situation in Palestine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.N. lamented the “tragic reality”... Read more

CNA

EWTN broadcasts to go High-Def in December

Nov 5, 2009

The Catholic broadcaster Eternal Word Television Network has announced that the channel will be available in High Definition (HD) format... Read more

CNA

Pro-abortion group endorses female Catholic politicians for 2010 race

Nov 4, 2009

EMILY's List, a pro-abortion political action committee, recently announced the list of the candidates it is supporting for the 2010... Read more

Representatives Brad Ellsworth and Rosa DeLauro

‘Phony’ amendment to health care bill will not defund abortions, pro-life leaders charge

Nov 4, 2009

A new amendment to a health care reform bill which claims to remove government funding for abortions is drawing criticism... Read more