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Man-woman marriage a ‘fact of human nature,’ New Jersey Catholic Conference testifies
As the New Jersey legislature considers whether to recognize same-sex “marriage” before a sympathetic governor leaves office, the New Jersey... Read more
Rowan Williams says election of lesbian bishop in L.A. raises 'serious questions'
This past Saturday, the six-county Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles elected the Rev. Cannon Mary Glasspool to the office of... Read more
More than 500 abuse victims’ claims filed in Jesuits’ Oregon Province bankruptcy case
As the bankruptcy case of the Society of Jesus’ Oregon Province proceeds, more than 500 people have filed claims accusing... Read more
USCCB clarifies involvement with controversial expert
On Monday, Sr. Mary Ann Walsh, media director for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops spoke with CNA, clarifying... Read more
U.S. bishops give support to Senate abortion amendment
On Monday Dec. 7, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) gave its support to an amendment to the... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: Manhattan Declaration will ‘galvanize’ Christians in difficult times
In an exclusive interview with Catholic News Agency, Archbishop of Denver Charles J. Chaput has explained his reasons for signing... Read more
Catholic Senator won't say if he agrees with Cardinal Rigali's pro-life statement
Pro-life Catholic Sen. Bob Casey, Jr. (D-Pa.) wouldn’t give a clear response when asked if he agreed with Cardinal Justin... Read more
Mikulski Amendment would include Planned Parenthood in health care bill, says pro-life leader
A pro-life leader has criticized the Senate’s addition of the Mikulski Amendment to the proposed health care bill, voicing concerns... Read more
Cardinal Karlic urges laity to turn to prayer and the Eucharist to be missionaries of Christ
Cardinal Estanislao Karlic, Archbishop Emeritus of Parana, Argentina, encouraged the participants of 3rd Plenary Assembly of the Christian Life Movement... Read more
Student loan debt a ‘crushing burden’ that harms young families, expert says
The “crushing burden” of student loans delays marriage and childbirth and encourages cohabitation, family policy expert Allan Carlson said in... Read more
South the 'birthplace of black Catholicism' says expert
Craig Manson, Distinguished Professor and Lecturer in Law at the University of the Pacific, has recently written about how the... Read more
HLI president skeptical that Obama's new bioethics commission will be ethical
Fr. Thomas J. Euteneuer, President of Human Life International has called for Americans to be watchful of President Obama's appointments... Read more
Planned Parenthood struggling financially, Harvard study finds
Last week, InsiderCatholic.com issued a story referring to a Harvard Business School case study which outlined some of Planned Parenthood's... Read more
Connection between USCCB and gay rights activist sparks controversy
Conservative blogs were buzzing on Friday with the discovery that a member of the USCCB's Subcommittee on Catholic Health Care... Read more
National Migration Week to focus on plight of migrant and refugee children
The Catholic Church in the U.S. will celebrate National Migration Week from January 3-9 to focus on the needs of... Read more
Apostolic Visitation is moving forward despite ‘boycott’ reports
Responding to a report which claimed that the majority of women religious are not complying with the apostolic visitation, the... Read more
Wisconsin group argues Catholics can use contraception in good conscience
A Wisconsin group claiming to be Catholic has launched a series of television ads which state that using contraception doesn't... Read more
Formation essential in fight against AIDS says Vatican council member
Bishop Jose Luis Redrado Machite, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Health Workers spoke with CNA in his office in... Read more
New study on effects of pornography reveals ‘a quiet family killer,’ researcher says
A new study on the effects of pornography indicates that it erodes the family, corrupts men’s sense of normal sexuality... Read more
Same-sex 'marriage' groups pull back due to lack of support
Same-sex “marriage” organizations Courage Campaign and Lambda Legal of California and New York respectively, have announced their intent to postpone... Read more
