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Parental notification initiative splits California voters; just over half of Catholics support
While the majority of Christians in California support parental notification legislation, California voters in general are split on a measure... Read more
Knights of Columbus donate $100,000 for aid in Lebanon
The Knights of Columbus are making a $100,000 donation for humanitarian aid to those affected by the current conflict in... Read more
Senate passes bill to preserve Mt. Soledad Cross
The United States Senate swiftly passed a bill Tuesday, that will preserve a 29-foot concrete cross atop Mt. Soledad in... Read more
Hezbollah uses Christian villages as shields in missile attacks
Recent reports indicate that Hezbollah is using Christian villages to shield its attacks against Israel. Read more
Archbishop of Miami appeals to Cuban exiles for calm
The Archdiocese of Miami has called on Cuban exiles to remain calm amidst news that Fidel Castro has undergone surgery... Read more
Kung Foundation reports arrest of 82 year old Chinese bishop
According to a press release yesterday, from the U.S. based Cardinal Kung Foundation, Bishop Yao Liang, 82, was arrested again... Read more
Dominican named director of Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
The Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington, D.C., has a new interim director. Fr. Steven Boguslawski, a Dominican... Read more
U.S. Bishops react to FDA move toward approving Plan B for over-the-counter use
A pro-life spokeswoman for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops reacted strongly against the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to... Read more
Women’s ‘ordinations’ in Pittsburgh invalid, lead to excommunication
Eight women excommunicated themselves from the Roman Catholic Church after presenting themselves yesterday to be ordained priests in a ceremony... Read more
Cancer tests for Cardinal George come up negative
Cardinal Francis George’s pathology results indicate that there is no evidence of any cancer remaining in his body, announced his... Read more
Cuban exiles launch campaign to support civil resistance in Cuba
Various organizations of Cuban exiles announced the launching of a campaign called "No Cooperation with the Dictatorship" to support the... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick agrees with Weigel: truth of the faith is not on the 50 yard line
Former Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, is attempting to make clear his faithfulness to Catholic doctrine. In a letter... Read more
Cardinal George resting well after second emergency surgery
Cardinal Francis George was recovering well Saturday at Loyola University Medical Center after undergoing surgery to remove his bladder and... Read more
Alleged abuse victims in Denver take up offer for mediation
Several people who said clergy in the Archdiocese of Denver sexually abused them have agreed to try to work through... Read more
"People person" prepares to take the helm of Raleigh Diocese
One of the first things on Bishop Michael Burbidge’s "to do" list is learning Spanish. The auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia... Read more
USCCB official lauds Senate approval of parental consent protection act
The spokesperson for pro-life activities of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a statement commending the United States... Read more
US to mark 50th anniversary of national motto, ‘In God We Trust’
President George Bush has called upon Americans to observe the 50th anniversary of the national motto “In God We Trust”,... Read more
Catholic chaplain meets workers’ spiritual needs at Tyson Foods
One of the largest employers in North America, Tyson Foods Inc., now has a chaplaincy program that serves employees in... Read more
Solution to reported “nun” crisis not just financial but also spiritual
A recent study, which is drawing growing attention through an Associated Press story, warns of an impending financial crisis for... Read more
Ignatius Press Releases two books on Catholic author G.K. Chesterton
Ignatius Press has announced the release of two books profiling author G.K. Chesterton, who is considered to be the “most... Read more
