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Abortion funding restrictions vital to progress of health care reform bill, Rep. Stupak says
Countering critics who claim the Stupak Amendment will be altered or stripped from Congress’ health care reform bill, Rep. Bart... Read more
Bishop reiterates pro-life commitment in defense of CCHD
The chairman of the U.S. bishops’ subcommittee which oversees the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) has defended the program... Read more
Louisiana Congressman drew on Ignatian spirituality for decision on health care vote
A U.S. Congressman from Louisiana who is a former Jesuit seminarian said his background in Ignatian spirituality has helped him... Read more
Archbishop of Washington counters critics of Church statement on effects of same-sex ‘marriage’ law
The Archdiocese of Washington’s announcement that services would have to be cut if the District of Columbia City Council recognizes... Read more
U.S. bishops select new chairmen-elect of five USCCB committees
By a simple majority vote at their fall assembly in Baltimore, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has elected... Read more
Effort to stop new liturgical translations at USCCB meeting fails
On Tuesday, a motion from Bishop Donald Trautman of Erie, Penn. to reject the new liturgical translations failed to garner... Read more
Guidelines set for patients in vegetative state
During this week's Fall General Assembly, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved revision guidelines for medically assisted nutrition... Read more
U.S. bishops approve document on reproductive technologies
The U.S. bishops have approved a document regarding the moral use of reproductive technologies for couples struggling with infertility yet... Read more
Letter on marriage clarifies opposition to divorce, cohabitation and same sex unions
On the final day of their annual meeting, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a pastoral letter on... Read more
Bishop urges priests to be faithful to Church's teaching on sexual morality
In a recent talk to the priests of his diocese, Bishop John D'Arcy spoke on the importance of priests remaining... Read more
British prayer effort invokes St. Monica on behalf of inactive Catholics
Invoking the example of St. Monica, a British bishop and a woman leading a mother’s prayer group program have invited... Read more
Archbishop Dolan declares ‘Sweet Victory’ as Cardinal Rigali delivers on World Series bet
Fulfilling his part of a wager on the outcome of the World Series, Archbishop of Philadelphia Cardinal Justin Rigali on... Read more
Pattern of clerical sexual abuse remains unchanged, researchers tell U.S. bishops
Researchers investigating the sexual abuse of minors by clergy presented their interim report at the November assembly of the U.S.... Read more
U.S. bishops remember slain El Salvador priests
Monday, Nov. 16 marked the 20th anniversary of the murder of six Jesuit priests, their housekeeper and her daughter in... Read more
Planned Parenthood 'runs on fear,' former clinic director charges
Abby Johnson, former Bryan, Texas Planned Parenthood director spoke with CNA on Monday about the restraining order her former employer... Read more
Health care abortion debate centers on whether Stupak Amendment is ‘status quo’
White House Senior Adviser David Axelrod has suggested that President Obama will intervene to alter the Stupak Amendment in health... Read more
Coalition calls for reform of CCHD as annual collection nears
The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is highlighting its projects as the annual CCHD collection approaches. One Catholic coalition,... Read more
Midwest Catholic-Muslim dialogue meets in Milwaukee
Muslims and Catholics met at the Midwest Catholic Muslim Interreligious Dialogue in Milwaukee Oct. 25-27. There they discussed common concerns... Read more
Archbishop Dolan says 'Thank you Lord!' to Milwaukee appointment
After the Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Benedict appointed Bishop Jerome Listecki to head the Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Archbishop... Read more
Cardinal George defends Church's right to speak on health care
In his opening address on Monday to the full assembly of the U.S. bishops, Cardinal Francis George, the president of... Read more
