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Preparations continue in Missouri for popular Marian Days celebration
Carthage, Missouri is preparing for its 32nd celebration of Marian Days, an annual event popular among Vietnamese Catholics for its... Read more
Atlanta welcomes new auxiliary bishop
Pope Benedict XVI has named Monsignor Luis Rafael Zarama, 50, as the auxiliary bishop of Atlanta. Read more
Perpetual adoration returns to Boston after 40 year absence
Two billboards featuring the Eucharist displayed in a monstrance tower over the streets in Brighton and East Boston. The words... Read more
Soldier with passion for service remembered
Late last month, 24-year old US Army LT Brian Bradshaw, described by a family member as "a search-and-rescue volunteer, an... Read more
Proposed Ohio law would require biological father’s consent before an abortion
An Ohio state legislator has introduced a bill that requires written permission from an unborn baby’s biological father before an... Read more
Faithful to honor life of St. Martha
On Wednesday, the Church will celebrate the feast day of St. Martha, a contemporary of Christ who is mentioned in... Read more
Wright warns that new health care reform will endanger families
Today Wendy Wright, President of Concerned Women for America, expressed concern that the present health care bill will hinder women’s... Read more
Ethicist hopes new breakthrough will eliminate ‘need’ to destroy human embryos
Two teams of Chinese researchers reported a medical breakthrough this morning, creating living mice from connective tissue that had been... Read more
Mother chooses life of child over cancer treatment
Though Mayra Sandoval died of cancer on July 8, her son Samuel is alive and healthy thanks to her insistence... Read more
U.S. House votes down Pence Amendment intended to defund Planned Parenthood
The U.S. House of Representatives has voted 247-183 against an amendment that would stop federal taxpayer funding for Planned Parenthood... Read more
Proposed abortion reduction bill a Planned Parenthood ‘stimulus package,’ bishops’ pro-life official says
An official with the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat of Pro-life Activities has attacked a federal bill promising to prevent unintended pregnancies... Read more
‘Smart’ Obama outreach to Catholics seeks to offset abortion concerns, commentator says
Catholic commentator Deal Hudson says the Obama administration is engaging in "smart" outreach to Catholics by offsetting concerns about abortion... Read more
Congressman Smith warns against phony ‘compromise’ on abortion mandates in Obama health care overhaul
Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ) released a statement today cautioning Americans to be wary of Congress’ attempts to compromise on abortion... Read more
Religious sisters help others to ‘fall in love with Jesus’
Earlier this month, religious sisters gathered from over 20 orders not only to learn how to draw closer to Christ... Read more
Calls mount for ‘clear’ prohibition of abortion funding in healthcare legislation
Arguing that U.S. taxpayers should not be forced to pay for abortions, almost 70 pro-life organizations have signed a letter... Read more
Dr. Alveda King demands abortion be excluded from health care bill
The niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take a stand Monday with other African American pro-life leaders in... Read more
Fifteen formerly homeless veterans organize food drive
Men living at St. Joseph’s Veterans Home in Denver, Colorado are coordinating an August 7 - 8 food drive to... Read more
‘The Passion’ producer speaks about faith and the art of entertainment
In a Wednesday evening conference call Steve McEveety, producer of movies such as "The Passion of the Christ" and "Bella,"... Read more
Catholic nurse forced to participate in abortion, lawsuit filed
The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF) has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Catholic nurse who was forced to participate... Read more
Sotomayor receives NARAL endorsement
The pro-abortion group NARAL Pro-Choice America has announced its support for Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Read more
