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Bishop Martino

Bishop Martino: College ‘diversity’ should not trump authentic Catholic teaching

Mar 6, 2009

Further responding to Misericordia University’s hosting of a homosexual activist, Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino has written a reflection... Read more

CNA

Jesuit university cancels production of V-Monologues

Mar 5, 2009

Joining the trend of colleges steering clear of the “lewd” activist feminist play, Fr. Michael Engh, SJ, president of the... Read more

Kenneth Starr

‘Strong majority’ of California justices against overturning Prop. 8

Mar 5, 2009

The California Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing oral arguments on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the successful ballot... Read more

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann

Archbishop Naumann says Gov. Sebelius nomination ‘particularly troubling’

Mar 5, 2009

Archbishop of Kansas City Joseph F. Naumann has responded to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to President Obama’s Cabinet, calling... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Naumann / Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Calling Sebelius pro-life is ‘very, very dishonest,’ says Kansas City archbishop

Mar 5, 2009

In response to reports that Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius is the reason the abortion rate in her state has decreased,... Read more

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Small Alaskan parishes thrive during Lenten season despite priest shortage

Mar 5, 2009

Two full days after Ash Wednesday, Catholics in remote Alaska villages were walking around with freshly drawn ashen crosses on... Read more

Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Obama’s pro-life backers risk usurping bishops, critic says

Mar 5, 2009

Though some have hoped that pro-life Catholic supporters of President Barack Obama would persuade the president to moderate his “extremist”... Read more

CNA

Maryland March for Life to rally against Sebelius pick

Mar 5, 2009

The 30th Annual Maryland March for Life will take place on Monday, March 9, organizers have announced, saying they want... Read more

Cardinal Roger Mahony

Cardinal Mahony bans Bishop Williamson from L.A. archdiocese

Mar 4, 2009

Archbishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony has banned Society of St. Pius X Bishop Richard Williamson from entering any... Read more

New 'designer babies' make life a commodity, bioethicist says

Mar 4, 2009

A Los Angeles clinic has announced that it will help couples undergoing a form of fertility treatment screen their embryos... Read more

Assisted suicide group expects ‘cultural shift’ in Washington state

Mar 4, 2009

An assisted suicide group has announced it will compile a directory of physicians who will assist terminally ill patients seeking... Read more

Chinese Catholics ‘terrified’ of losing freedoms, professor says

Mar 3, 2009

A University of Alabama professor who recently studied in China for several months reports that Catholics in the country are... Read more

Fr. Thomas Euteneuer

HLI president slams Catholics United support for Sebelius nomination

Mar 3, 2009

Joining other pro-life leaders, Fr. Thomas Euteneuer is speaking out against a group of Catholic scholars and leaders who are... Read more

President Obama introduces Gov. Sebelius in the East Room on Monday. Photo: whitehouse.gov

New Catholic website protests Gov. Sebelius’ Cabinet nomination

Mar 3, 2009

Catholic opponents of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to become Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services... Read more

CNA

Michigan Catholic Conference praises new stem cell method

Mar 3, 2009

The Michigan Catholic Conference on Monday welcomed reports that stem cell researchers have discovered another method to advance science without... Read more

CNA

City funding for Mark Twain church prompts lawsuit threat

Mar 3, 2009

Carson City, Nevada’s decision to fund sidewalks, landscaping and roof repairs for a church that Mark Twain helped build has... Read more

Sen. Tom Coburn

Sen. Coburn says pro-life docs would prefer jail to violating consciences

Mar 2, 2009

Obstetrician and gynecologist Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) has said that pro-life medical practitioners will “go to jail” rather than violate... Read more

CNA

New Catholic HHS secretary has history of protecting late-term abortionist

Mar 2, 2009

Though the newly-nominated Secretary of Health and Human Services has spoken about the importance of a "culture of life," she... Read more

CNA

Sen. Brownback supports Sebelius, draws disapproval

Mar 2, 2009

Kansas Senators Sam Brownback and Pat Roberts are congratulating Gov. Kathleen Sebelius on being nominated to serve as the next... Read more

President Barack Obama / Gov. Kathleen Sebelius

Pro-life leaders rebuke ‘propaganda’ surrounding Sebelius appointment

Mar 2, 2009

Critical reaction to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination as Secretary for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services continued... Read more