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Family Research Council urges pro-life senators to 'denounce' abortion funding
In reaction to Senate Majority leader Harry Reid's new health care bill, the Family Research Council urged pro-life senators to... Read more
Notre Dame professor appointed to International Theological Commission
On Thursday, the Vatican announced the appointment of Notre Dame Professor John C. Cavadini to the International Theological Commission. Read more
Michigan doctor charged with forcing abortion on teenager
A lawsuit has been filed against Michigan abortionist Abraham Alberto Hodari, alleging that he forced an abortion on an 18-year... Read more
Senate health care bill’s abortion provisions ‘completely unacceptable,’ pro-life leaders say
Pro-life leaders have criticized the regulation of abortion funding in the Senate’s proposed version of health care reform legislation as... Read more
California bishops call on laity to be 'voice of life and dignity' in the political sphere
The California Catholic Conference is calling on the state's Catholics to join the recently launched Catholic Legislative Network and become... Read more
D.C. board refuses to let voters add same-sex 'marriage' ban to ballot
The Board of Elections and Ethics in Washington D.C. ruled Tuesday that allowing a same-sex 'marriage' ban on the ballot... Read more
Abortion funding restrictions vital to progress of health care reform bill, Rep. Stupak says
Countering critics who claim the Stupak Amendment will be altered or stripped from Congress’ health care reform bill, Rep. Bart... Read more
Bishop reiterates pro-life commitment in defense of CCHD
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee which oversees the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has defended the program... Read more
Louisiana Congressman drew on Ignatian spirituality for decision on health care vote
A U.S. Congressman from Louisiana who is a former Jesuit seminarian said his background in Ignatian spirituality has helped him... Read more
Archbishop of Washington counters critics of Church statement on effects of same-sex ‘marriage’ law
The Archdiocese of Washington’s announcement that services would have to be cut if the District of Columbia City Council recognizes... Read more
U.S. bishops select new chairmen-elect of five USCCB committees
By a simple majority vote at their fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has elected... Read more
Effort to stop new liturgical translations at USCCB meeting fails
On Tuesday, a motion from Bishop Donald Trautman of Erie, Penn. to reject the new liturgical translations failed to garner... Read more
Guidelines set for patients in vegetative state
During this week's Fall General Assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved revision guidelines for medically assisted nutrition... Read more
U.S. bishops approve document on reproductive technologies
The U.S. bishops have approved a document regarding the moral use of reproductive technologies for couples struggling with infertility yet... Read more
Letter on marriage clarifies opposition to divorce, cohabitation and same sex unions
On the final day of their annual meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral letter on... Read more
Bishop urges priests to be faithful to Church's teaching on sexual morality
In a recent talk to the priests of his diocese, Bishop John D'Arcy spoke on the importance of priests remaining... Read more
British prayer effort invokes St. Monica on behalf of inactive Catholics
Invoking the example of St. Monica, a British bishop and a woman leading a mother’s prayer group program have invited... Read more
Archbishop Dolan declares ‘Sweet Victory’ as Cardinal Rigali delivers on World Series bet
Fulfilling his part of a wager on the outcome of the World Series, Archbishop of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali on... Read more
Pattern of clerical sexual abuse remains unchanged, researchers tell U.S. bishops
Researchers investigating the sexual abuse of minors by clergy presented their interim report at the November assembly of the U.S.... Read more
U.S. bishops remember slain El Salvador priests
Monday, Nov. 16 marked the 20th anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter in... Read more
