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Women’s dignity not tied to ordination, says bishop

Jun 14, 2007

To say that a woman cannot be a priest in no way detracts from her human dignity and her equality... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez draws attention to urgent need for immigration reform

Jun 14, 2007

Archbishop Jose Gomez of San Antonio is calling on citizens, legislators and policymakers to muster the courage to create new... Read more

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National Catholic Bioethics Center joins chorus denouncing 'pro-choice' Philadelphia

Jun 14, 2007

The National Catholic Bioethics Center joined its voice to that of Cardinal Justin Rigali yesterday regarding the decision of Philadelphia’s... Read more

Benedict grants Ponitifical Status to the Apostolate for Family Consecration

Family organization founded by U.S. married couple receives Pontifical status

Jun 14, 2007

The Apostolate for Family Consecration, an Ohio-based ministry to Catholic families, is now one of fewer than 125 organizations in... Read more

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Philadelphia officially declared "pro-choice" city

Jun 13, 2007

Cardinal Justin Rigali of Philadelphia has called on all people of goodwill to join him in rejecting “the divisive and... Read more

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Pro-family group warns against gambling bill

Jun 13, 2007

Concerned Women for America are warning against a bill introduced by Rep. Barney Frank (D- Massachusetts) that would legalize, license... Read more

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Brazilian religious praises Castro and Al Qaeda mentor, acknowledged past guerrilla involvement

Jun 13, 2007

One of the most influential liberation theologians in Brazil has just granted a startling interview to Claudia Korol of the “Fray... Read more

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Fresno bishop writes pastoral letter on women’s ordinations

Jun 12, 2007

Bishop John Steinbock of Fresno issued a pastoral letter this month reiterating Church teaching regarding the ordination of women to... Read more

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Brownback speaks on faith in politics, calls for defense of marriage, life

Jun 12, 2007

Senator Sam Brownback, who is a Republican candidate for president, called for the defense of marriage and innocent human life... Read more

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Minnesota couple refuses to abort children, six are born

Jun 12, 2007

For the first time in recorded history, a Minnesota couple has given birth to sextuplets. Although they were counseled by... Read more

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Excessive TV viewing hazardous to moral health, study reveals

Jun 11, 2007

Heavy television watching parallels a decline in moral values and a sense of personal responsibility, a new study by the... Read more

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Knights set new records for charitable giving, volunteer service

Jun 11, 2007

The Knights of Columbus has set a new record for charitable giving and volunteer service in 2006. Read more

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President Bush gives Pope walking stick made by former homeless man

Jun 11, 2007

Pope Benedict XVI welcomed President George Bush June 9 for his first visit with the new pontiff at the Vatican.... Read more

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Archbishop calls for lawmakers to deal with ‘pressing humanitarian issue’ in US

Jun 11, 2007

Calling the U.S. immigration situation a “pressing humanitarian issue”, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver said lawmakers must work to offer... Read more

Dr. Finkelstein denied tenure at DePaul

Outspoken political scientist denied tenure at DePaul University

Jun 11, 2007

Dr. Norman Finkelstein, a professor at DePaul University, a Catholic school in Chicago, has been denied tenure even though he... Read more

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USCCB and Catholic agencies say House must not cut funding for AIDS prevention

Jun 8, 2007

The U.S. Catholic bishops and Catholic Relief Services are calling on all members of Congress to reinstate funding for the... Read more

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Scientific breakthrough expected to advance ethical stem cell research

Jun 8, 2007

Pro-life and church groups are optimistic about a new scientific breakthrough that provides yet another ethical alternative to embryonic stem... Read more

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President Bush vows to veto cloning bill

Jun 8, 2007

President George W. Bush vowed to veto the bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 7, which... Read more

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Survey reveals Christians men, women struggle with addiction to porn

Jun 7, 2007

 A new online survey reveals a significant number of Christians — both male and female — admit to having an... Read more

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Sisters offer prayers for Spurs

Jun 7, 2007

In the sparse setting of their convent, the 23 nuns of the Salesian Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province have a... Read more