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Cardinal Keeler returns to residence after brain surgery

Jun 28, 2007

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore has returned to his residence after spending about a week in the hospital while recovering... Read more

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Giuliani’s ‘Catholic campaigning’ problematic, says Village Voice

Jun 28, 2007

A recent article in New York’s Village Voice claims that Rudy Giuliani is using his Catholicity to gain political advantage... Read more

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Pope Benedict names new bishop for Diocese of Superior

Jun 28, 2007

The Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has accepted the resignation offered by Bishop Raphael M. Fliss due to his reaching... Read more

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Victory for Catholic Teacher Told to Pay Dues or Change Religions

Jun 27, 2007

A U.S. District Court judge struck down an Ohio law that allowed only those public employees who belong to certain... Read more

EWTN airs program to inspire Christians to end abortion

Jun 26, 2007

EWTN aired a program yesterday intended to set Christians "on fire to peacefully work to end abortion." The 30-minute documentary,... Read more

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National Catholic Bioethics Center announces educational opportunities

Jun 26, 2007

The National Catholic Bioethics Center has announced some important upcoming events for those who work in the health care or... Read more

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Conn. bishops say Plan B law infringes on religious freedom

Jun 25, 2007

Connecticut’s Roman Catholic bishops consider a recent bill, which requires all Connecticut hospitals to offer emergency contraception to rape victims,... Read more

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Mass. bishops launch largest educational effort in 8 years to promote marriage

Jun 25, 2007

 Massachusetts’ Catholic bishops are running a statewide campaign to promote the vocation of marriage. Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston launched... Read more

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US House votes to fund abortion abroad, cut funding for abstinence-education

Jun 25, 2007

The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly approved legislation on June 21 that would provide certain types of U.S. government assistance... Read more

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Bishops commend President Bush’s veto of stem-cell bill

Jun 22, 2007

Cardinal Justin Rigali has commended President George Bush for vetoing S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act. Cardinal Rigali... Read more

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Catholic bishops consider political involvement for 2008

Jun 22, 2007

The U.S. bishops are currently considering how prominent their voices will be in the 2008 presidential race. Of late, there... Read more

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Landmark sexual abuse bill heads to governor's office

Jun 22, 2007

The Delaware Senate voted 15-0 on Wednesday for a bill that eliminates the two-year civil statute of limitations in cases... Read more

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Vatican reverses annulment decision of Kennedy-Rauch marriage

Jun 21, 2007

In a decision that does not happen often, the Vatican has reversed the annulment of former Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy... Read more

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Local investigation into miracle complete, results sent to Rome for scrutiny

Jun 21, 2007

The Archdiocese of Denver has completed its investigation into whether Blessed Junipero Serra, an 18th-century missionary priest, intervened to save... Read more

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Pro-life groups laud Bush for veto of stem-cell bill

Jun 21, 2007

Pro-life groups are pleased President George Bush followed through on his promise yesterday to veto the Stem Cell Research Enhancement... Read more

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15 sex-abuse trials to begin in July, diocese expected to settle

Jun 20, 2007

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is expected to settle hundreds of clergy sex abuse claims as a series of trials... Read more

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Robin Williams attacks Catholic priests and points out lack of consequences

Jun 20, 2007

Robin Williams has decided that he won’t pay any consequences for ridiculing the Church in public, says The Catholic League.... Read more

Legal abortion has increased illegitimacy

Jun 19, 2007

Abortion may eliminate "unwanted" children, but it increases out-of-wedlock births and single parenthood, says John Lott Jr. in today’s Wall... Read more

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Abortion advocate wants IRS to probe bishop who criticized Giuliani

Jun 19, 2007

A leading abortion activist has filed a complaint with the IRS in an attempt to silence Bishop Thomas Tobin, who said... Read more

Cardinal Keeler of Baltimore recovering after brain surgery

Jun 19, 2007

Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore underwent brain surgery yesterday to drain excess fluid from his brain, the Baltimore Sun reported.... Read more