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Pro-life pamphlet series provides plain talk in defense of life
The pro-life group Human Life International (HLI) has introduced a new series of online pamphlets titled Pro-Life Talking Points (PLTP)... Read more
Conn. attorney general criticizes ‘serious constitutional concerns’ in anti-Church lobbying inquiry
The Connecticut Attorney General has called upon the Office of State Ethics (OSE) to abandon action against the Diocese of... Read more
National Institutes of Health issues final embryonic stem cell guidelines
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released its final guidelines for human embryonic stem cell research. The rules allow... Read more
Delaware Church site of rally to end local violence
Underneath a tableau depicting Mary at the foot of the cross bearing her dying son Jesus, Jackie Latson tearfully urged... Read more
Life of St. Maria Goretti to be celebrated on July 6
Monday marks the feast day of St. Maria Goretti, a young virgin and martyr whose life is an example of... Read more
Annual conference offers encouragement to priests during times of struggle
A five-day conference held at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio earlier this month brought together over 180 priests from across... Read more
Pope's new encyclical asks us to re-examine foundation of the economy
With the release of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical just days away, the head of the Knights of Columbus is warning... Read more
Realfaith TV prepares for 10th season
A team of New Jersey teens prepares for the 10th season of Realfaith TV, a program that focuses on issues... Read more
Pioneer community of fraternas in Denver turns 10
On the evening of June 12, a small group of consecrated laywomen celebrated the 10th anniversary of their apostolic ministry... Read more
Vatican investigator finds 'compelling case' for miracle in Witchita
Considering the beatification of the Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun, a Vatican investigation has found enough evidence of a... Read more
Annapolis woman healed of cancer through intercession of Bl. Seelos
An Annapolis woman whose cancer disappeared without explanation has become the focus of canonization efforts for a priest who was... Read more
Catholics responds to Orthodox Jews’ grave concern over proselytism and bishops’ note
Representatives of the U.S. bishops and two Orthodox Jewish associations met last week to discuss a recent bishops’ document on... Read more
Catholic leaders protest D.C. funding for abortions, same-sex ‘marriage' decision
Pro-lifers and defenders of marriage reacted critically on Tuesday to an Obama administration proposal to use taxpayer funds for abortions... Read more
Douglas Kmiec nominated to become U.S. Ambassador to Malta
Today the White House announced that President Obama will nominate Douglas Kmiec, a Catholic and self-described pro-life law professor, as... Read more
Expect a 'robust conscience clause,' President Obama says
President Obama promised a “robust conscience clause” in a 41-minute meeting with some members of the Catholic press this morning. Read more
President Obama explains details of family church search
At a meeting today with press members in the White House's Roosevelt Room, President Obama revealed the difficulties that he... Read more
Rogue priest asks clergy to push Knights from parishes, exploit insurance policies
Citing the organization’s support for traditional marriage, a suspended Catholic priest who has turned to homosexual activism has called for... Read more
Catholic radio show to feature novel: Mariette in Ecstasy
On Wednesday, Catholic Radio International (CRI) began its presentation on Ron Hansen’s highly praised novel, Mariette in Ecstasy, on its... Read more
Holy See ambassador nominee faces ‘difficult task’ in Rome, Weigel says
Catholic commentator George Weigel has written an “open letter” to Dr. Miguel Diaz, President Obama’s nominated ambassador to the Holy... Read more
Planned Parenthood to open new Florida clinics after past mismanagement closes five
A year after five Planned Parenthood clinics in Florida were shut down amid financial mismanagement including a missing $440,000, the... Read more
