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Chicago publishes first Polish diocesan newspaper
A new Catholic monthly will begin publishing in the Archdiocese of Chicago next month — in Polish. Barbara Otto, the... Read more
Modern witness to self-sacrificing love brings life in Arizona
A Yuma family is welcoming a new baby girl this week after a two month journey that included a battle... Read more
Cardinal George shares how battle with cancer has impacted his faith
Almost two months after radical surgery for bladder and ureter cancer, Cardinal Francis George says he’s well on his way... Read more
St. Louis priest with disability opposes stem-cell initiative
A proposed ballot measure that would constitutionally protect human cloning and embryonic stem-cell research in Missouri is facing opposition from... Read more
Religious rights bill moves to Senate
The passage of the Public Expression of Religion Act in the House yesterday makes one step closer toward ensuring fewer... Read more
Indonesia must protect Christians, says human rights group
In the aftermath of the executions of three Catholic men, Christian Freedom International said the Indonesian government must protect Christians. Read more
Same-sex marriage debate threatens redefinition of parenthood
The next great frontier in law and culture, stemming from the same-sex marriage debate, is the legal redefinition of parenthood,... Read more
University of Wisconsin refuses to recognize another Catholic organization
The University of Wisconsin-Madison announced this week that it would refuse to recognize a University of Wisconsin Catholic Student group,... Read more
Bishop Aquila says death sentence in North Dakota continues cycle of violence
The death sentence imposed upon Alfonso Rodriguez, Jr., Sept. 22 “obscures for all of society the truth of the inherent... Read more
Former Spanish President says double standard exits between Islam and the West
The former president of Spain, José María Aznar, noted that the controversy over the words of Pope Benedict XVI at... Read more
Boston Cardinal “blogging” trip to Rome
In his continuing efforts to reach the public and foster a culture of transparency in the Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal... Read more
Scholar says Benedict’s speech opens channels for true Muslim-Christian dialogue
Pope Benedict XVI’s recent remarks about Islam, which were received with violent protests in some parts of the Muslim world,... Read more
U.S. Bishops finally offer words on Pope’s speech as Australian cardinal takes heat for his
While Cardinal George Pell of Sydney is in a “row” for stating that the violent reactions among some Muslims to... Read more
Violent Muslim reaction proves Pope’s point, says Catholic League president
The violent reaction and calls for more violence on the part of some Muslims, in reaction to Pope Benedict’s speech... Read more
Archbishop Myers responds to Milingo’s antics in New Jersey
Archbishop John Myers of Newark said he was “greatly saddened by the recent words and actions” of a retired African... Read more
Holy See: Millions risk their lives to escape from the dictatorship of poverty
Yesterday, Archbishop Celesino Migliore, Holy See permanent observer to the United Nations in New York, delivered a talk to the... Read more
Philadelphia priests listen to victims’ stories
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia took another step toward reconciliation with victims of sexual abuse last week, when three people recounted... Read more
US bishops support UN resolution for Darfur
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has urged President George W. Bush and congressional leaders to work with greater... Read more
US bishops join call urging Amnesty International to stay out of abortion debate
The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has warned Amnesty International that a proposal to abandon its... Read more
Family-diversity model has failed, traditional marriage must be protected by law, scholars say
For the first time, more than 100 legal and family scholars have signed a collective document declaring that family law... Read more
