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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

Surprise human cloning bill is in the House

Attempt being made today to legalize human cloning in the U.S.

Jun 6, 2007

Wisconsin Right to Life learned late yesterday that a bill to foster the creation of cloned human embryos, for the... Read more

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Giuliani's abortion comment draws lightning from heaven

Jun 6, 2007

On Tuesday night a Republican presidential debate was held in New Hampshire between Rudy Giuliani, John McCain, and Mitt Romney.... Read more

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Bishop Bruskewitz's supporters upstage Call to Action critics

Jun 6, 2007

More than 100 Lincoln Catholics gathered on less than an hour’s notice outside the Cathedral of the Risen Christ June... Read more

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19th Century anti-Catholic laws hampering voucher programs

Jun 6, 2007

During the 19th and 20th centuries U.S. culture was largely Protestant and thus resistant to Catholic beliefs and culture. This... Read more

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California firm launches national campaign to preserve umbilical cord blood

Jun 5, 2007

The Cord Blood Registry, a blood bank in San Bruno, has launched a nationwide campaign to increase public awareness of... Read more

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Spokane Diocese emerges out of bankruptcy

Jun 5, 2007

The Diocese of Spokane is expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, thanks to donations that are coming in from... Read more

Bishop Thomas Tobin and Rudy Giuliani

Bishop of Rhode Island condemns Giuliani's abortion stance

Jun 5, 2007

Bishop Thomas Tobin of Providence, Rhode Island received an invitation in the mail recently from none other than Rudy Giuliani. The... Read more

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Bush to speak about Cuba during meeting with Benedict XVI

Jun 4, 2007

US President George W. Bush said this weekend he hopes to speak with Pope Benedict XVI about Cuba and “it’s... Read more

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IRS sends Christian church inquiry about alleged political activity

Jun 4, 2007

The IRS has sent an inquiry letter to Spirit One Christian Center, stating that "a reasonable belief exists that your... Read more

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Schwarzenegger says his Catholic faith doesn’t affect his political decisions

Jun 4, 2007

Arnold Schwarzenegger told a Toronto newspaper that his Catholic faith does not impact his decisions as governor of California. “I... Read more

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Detroit Archdiocese discounts Kevorkian's suicidal agenda

Jun 1, 2007

In light of Jack Kevorkian’s release from prison today, the Archdiocese of Detroit has pledged to continue its efforts on... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput: Immigration proposal merits support

May 31, 2007

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver is calling for support for the current Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007 (S. 1348).... Read more

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St. Vincent de Paul personnel launch tie-exchange movement

May 31, 2007

A new tie-exchange movement, originating at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in St. Louis, hopes to promote a... Read more

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Thousands ask Postal Service for 10 Commandments stamp

May 30, 2007

At a news conference today at the National Press Club, a coalition of groups headed by the Washington, DC based... Read more