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Publisher apologizes for Sen. Kennedy memorial prayer
Liturgy Training Publications, the Chicago-based publisher associated with the Archdiocese of Chicago, has apologized for distributing a controversial prayer that... Read more
Michigan gunman was offended by victim’s pro-life message
Harlan Drake, the 33-year old man arrested in connection with the murder of the Christian pro-life activist James “Jim” Pouillon... Read more
Pro-life activist and business owner murdered in Michigan
James Pouillon, 63, a pro-life activist known as the "Sign Man" was gunned down this morning as he stood across... Read more
N.J. school district’s ban on Christmas music singles out Christianity, appeal charges
Arguments are set to begin in a federal appeal seeking to reverse a New Jersey school district’s policy that banned... Read more
Belmont Abbey retains Becket Fund to defend against contraception ruling
Defending itself from a U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission ruling that its refusal to provide contraceptive coverage was discriminatory against women,... Read more
Knights of Columbus air 9/11 tribute during NFL opener
Thursday night, during the 2009 NFL season’s opening game between the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Knights of... Read more
Pro-life Democrat Stupak demands vote on Hyde Amendment for reform bill
Pro-life Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak has said he can block proposed health care reform legislation unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi... Read more
Responding to report, pro-life leader insists people are not pollution
A pro-life leader has criticized a report’s claim that contraception is the cheapest way to combat climate change, saying it... Read more
Rep. Smith doubts Obama’s claim of no federal funding for abortion
In comments following President Obama’s address to Congress regarding health care reform, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) expressed reservation about the... Read more
Poll says majority of Americans opposed to abortion funding in health care bill
A nationwide poll reports that most Americans do not want government funding for abortion in health care reform legislation. Read more
U.S. bishops' official: Obama planning his own health care proposal
On Wednesday evening, President Barack Obama stated in his speech on health care reform that "no federal dollars will be... Read more
Pro-life leaders continue to question Obama’s health care reform
Following an address by President Barack Obama to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday night, both the president of... Read more
Catholic fraternity a ‘beacon of light’ to others in the Greek system
Phi Kappa Theta, a Catholic fraternity that opened a chapter at the University of Nebraska in 2005, is working to... Read more
Prayer vigil seeks to keep abortion funding out of health care reform
A 27-hour prayer vigil will be held on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol this Sunday to pray that... Read more
Worldwide Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour to be observed at National Shrine
Archbishop of New Orleans Gregory Aymond will lead the annual Worldwide Children’s Eucharistic Holy Hour on Friday, October 2 at... Read more
Guam Catholics hold symposium on implications of same-sex unions
Community leaders and local Catholic figures in Guam on Monday spoke at a symposium on the implications of allowing same-sex... Read more
Archdiocese of Detroit announces major restructuring and job cuts
The Archdiocese of Detroit, faced with a critical cash-flow problem costing $1.2 million per month, has announced a major financial... Read more
Newman Centers provide students a faith home away from home
Even though classes at Northern Arizona University wouldn’t start until the following morning, the Flagstaff campus was filled with excited... Read more
New book focuses on pseudo-Catholic colleges and organizations
Dr. Ann Hendershott, a former faculty member at the University of San Diego has recently released her new book, Status... Read more
New service to help property owners bar abortions from their land - forever
A physician who was inspired to join the pro-life movement after he was called upon to save the life of... Read more
