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PBS TV stations to air three-part documentary on atheism

May 10, 2007

Christians are criticizing a decision by Public Broadcasting Service stations to broadcast a three-part television documentary series on atheism, calling... Read more

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Bishop defends diocesan safe environment program

May 10, 2007

Bishop Salvatore Matano of Burlington, Vermont, has stepped up to defend the diocese's director of safe environment programs after an... Read more

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Pro-abortion Congressman to speak at Catholic college

May 10, 2007

Pro-abortion Congressman Edward J. Markey is expected to speak at Boston College Law School’s 2007 commencement ceremony. College Law Dean... Read more

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Bishop urges Congress to pass immigration reform bill

May 10, 2007

Bishop Thomas Wenski of Orlando is urging Congress to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill before the August recess. In... Read more

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Nigerian Primate installs new bishop despite requests from Canterbury, Presiding Archbishop

May 9, 2007

Nigerian Primate Peter Akinola rejected requests from both Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and... Read more

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Catholic League questions accuracy of PBS docudrama on Inquisition

May 9, 2007

Catholic League president Bill Donohue has raised some concerns about a four-part docudrama on the Inquisition. “The Secret Files of... Read more

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New Catholic radio station launched

May 8, 2007

A new Catholic radio station promises to provide “honest and intelligent and programming that will enrich their (the listeners) understanding... Read more

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Pro-choice senator prohibited from speaking at Catholic high school graduation

May 8, 2007

A Catholic all-girls high school withdrew its invitation to Sen. Claire McCaskill to speak at this year’s graduation ceremony because... Read more

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Archdiocese of Denver to ordain 3 priests, including one cancer survivor

May 8, 2007

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. will ordain three men to the Catholic priesthood on Saturday, May 12 at 10... Read more

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HLI warns of activities of pro-abortion Brazilian doctor in Latin America

May 7, 2007

Leaders of Human Life International (HLI) have alerted pro-life organizations in Latin America of the activities of Dr. Anibal Faundes,... Read more

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Opera tells story of Carmelite martyrs, comes to Newark cathedral

May 7, 2007

An opera, which tells the true story of 16 Carmelite nuns who were martyred during the French Revolution, will be... Read more

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Pro-Life Group to Protest Hillary Clinton's presence at Catholic Charity Event

May 7, 2007

The Pro-Life Action League has announced that they will protest today's Catholic Mercy Home event in Chicago for having invited... Read more

President of Evangelical Theological Society Returns to the Catholic Church

May 6, 2007

Dr. Francis Beckwith, the president of the Evangelical Theological Society, tendered his resignation yesterday as a result of his coming back... Read more

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Catholic Higher Education Officials Engage in Dialogue at 'City on a Hill' Symposium

May 4, 2007

Representatives from dozens of Catholic colleges and universities worldwide gathered at Franciscan University of Steubenville to dialogue about the purpose... Read more

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Son of militant atheist asks Supreme Court to allow public prayer

May 4, 2007

Protestors gathered outside the US Supreme Court building this week to demand that the judicial body reinstate the right to... Read more

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McGreevey headed for Episcopalian seminary

May 4, 2007

Former governor Jim McGreevey, whose political career ended nearly three years ago amid claims of an adulterous affair with a... Read more

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World Bank again promoting abortion after US acquiescence

May 4, 2007

The World Bank has approved a new health policy that promotes abortion worldwide after the United States caved to pressure... Read more

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Pro-family leader warns against federal ‘hate crimes’ as President Bush speaks out against current House efforts

May 4, 2007

A California pro-family leader has warned about the consequences of passing "hate crimes" laws for children, religious leaders and regular... Read more

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Pro-Abortion senator prohibited from speaking at Catholic high school graduation

May 3, 2007

A Catholic all-girls high school withdrew its invitation to Sen. Claire McCaskill to speak at this year’s graduation ceremony because... Read more

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ABC reschedules debate about God

May 3, 2007

Actor Kirk Cameron and best-selling author Ray Comfort will square off with two atheists this weekend for a 90-minute debate... Read more