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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
Former Democratic Committee Chairman asks, can you be Catholic and a Democrat?
David Carlin has been a Democrat nearly his entire life. The former Rhode Island State Senator and Chairman of his... Read more
Cardinal invites priests to hear witness of sex-abuse victims
Cardinal Justin Rigali has invited his local priests to join him Friday to listen to the accounts from victims of... Read more
Catholic groups question law school over choice of politician as guest lecturer
Several Catholic groups have expressed their displeasure at the decision of The Catholic University of America to bring Bob Casey,... Read more
Catholics urged not to participate in CROP Walk
The Diocese of Lansing is encouraging Catholics not to participate in the 30-year annual Church World Service CROP Walk, which... Read more
Majority of Americans see God as an angry judge, says new survey
A recent survey reveals that 9 out of 10 Americans say they believe in God but they hold four very... Read more
US bishops call for just immigration reform bill
President George W. Bush and Congress must “work together to produce a fair and just comprehensive immigration reform bill,” said... Read more
Catholic pundit offers advice to Republican Party
Given a recent poll that shows a drop in the number of people who view the Republican Party as friendly... Read more
