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Ten Holy Cross priests write in objection to Notre Dame Obama invite

Apr 9, 2009

A letter from ten priests of the Congregation of the Holy Cross has been published in the University of Notre... Read more

Abbey Basilica of Mary Help of Christians, Belmont Abbey College

Youths, young adults gather for Lenten prayer, reflection at Belmont Abbey

Apr 8, 2009

“We are all on a pilgrimage during the Lenten season,” said Bishop Peter J. Jugis.  This is a “time for... Read more

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Entering the holiest time in the Church

Apr 8, 2009

By Lisa Maxson

As Christians prepare to celebrate Christ's resurrection at Easter, they must first remember his suffering and death, said Father Francis... Read more

Cardinal Edward Egan

Cardinal Egan released from hospital

Apr 8, 2009

Cardinal Edward Egan, the outgoing Archbishop of New York City, was released from St. Vincent’s Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. Doctors... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez

Top ranking Hispanic bishop criticizes Notre Dame, supports local bishop

Apr 8, 2009

The highest ranking Hispanic bishop in the U.S., Archbisop Jose H. Gomez, has released a letter saying Notre Dame’s invitation... Read more

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CNA offering resources for the celebrating Easter

Apr 8, 2009

To help our readers celebrate Easter this year, CNA is providing a full list of resources focused on the Easter... Read more

Dr. Mehment Oz / Oprah Winfrey

Oprah’s website buries Dr. Oz's ‘stem cell debate is dead’ statement

Apr 8, 2009

Yesterday, Dr. Mehment Oz appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show to voice his support for adult stem cell research and... Read more

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Trisimony 13 baby exceeding expectations, says Omaha mom

Apr 8, 2009

By Lisa Maxson

John Paul Hauser, a baby featured in a February article, is doing "really, really well" and developmentally is exceeding expectations,... Read more

Bishop Dougherty / Bishop Martino

Scranton bishops ask Catholic higher ed to ensure fidelity in health services

Apr 8, 2009

Following a report of contraceptives being sold at a Pennsylvania Catholic university, the bishops of the Diocese of Scranton have... Read more

CNA

Colorado contraception bill ventures into abortifacient debate

Apr 8, 2009

A “dangerously broad” proposed Colorado law written to protect contraception in response to a “personhood amendment” ballot measure is headed... Read more

President Barack Obama / Harry Knox

New Obama faith-based advisor described Knights of Columbus as ‘army of oppression’

Apr 8, 2009

Several Catholics are included among President Barack Obama’s announced appointments to his advisory council on faith-based partnerships. However, the appointees... Read more

CNA

Catholic seminarians assured of freedom to pray outside Detroit strip club

Apr 7, 2009

Two seminarians who were threatened with arrest for peacefully praying outside of a topless club have secured assurances from the... Read more

Bishop Alexander Sample

Marquette bishop weighs in on Notre Dame scandal

Apr 7, 2009

Bishop Alexander Sample of Marquette, Michigan has joined the growing number of Catholic bishops and laity speaking out against Notre... Read more

CNA

Vermont becomes fourth state to legalize same-sex marriage

Apr 7, 2009

Today Vermont narrowly became the fourth state to legalize same-sex "marriage" joining Connecticut, Massachusetts and Iowa, despite opposition from the governor... Read more

Cardinal Edward Egan

Cardinal Egan hospitalized as Holy Week begins

Apr 7, 2009

New York’s Archbishop, Cardinal Edward E. Egan, was hospitalized on Saturday with stomach pains, causing his surgeon to postpone an operation... Read more

Bishop William Lori

Bishop Lori bows out of Catholic university dinner honoring pro-abortion Kennedy

Apr 7, 2009

Bishop of Bridgeport William Lori has said he will not attend a Sacred Heart University dinner which will honor pro-abortion... Read more

Spring Campaign Director Shawn Carney

Hundreds of babies saved from abortion in recent pro-life campaign

Apr 7, 2009

As the 40 Days for Life Campaign nears the completion of its spring session, its leaders claim to have helped... Read more

Bishop Gregory Aymond

Austin, Texas priest found murdered in Mexico

Apr 6, 2009

A Diocese of Austin priest who had disappeared while preparing a retirement home in the border town of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico... Read more

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ND students: Keep Obama invitation, withdraw honorary degree

Apr 6, 2009

A protest by about 150 Notre Dame students occupied the area in front of the university's administration building on Sunday... Read more

Cardinal George addresses the audience at DePaul University

Cardinal George says Notre Dame made a unilateral decision

Apr 6, 2009

This past Friday, Cardinal Francis George, Archbishop of Chicago and President of the USCCB, addressed his critique of Notre Dame's... Read more