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Georgia bishops criticize proposed immigration reform

Mar 5, 2006

Georgia’s proposed immigration reforms are “punitive” and run counter to Catholic social teaching which insists that the dignity and rights... Read more

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Mississippi governor says he would sign abortion ban

Mar 5, 2006

Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour said last week that he would likely sign the state’s proposed abortion ban into law if... Read more

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Gaining headway: Colorado Catholic Bishops endorse revised sexual abuse bill, continue to fight another

Mar 5, 2006

In a victory for the Catholic faithful of Colorado--and, as they would point out; the state’s young people--Colorado’s Catholic bishops... Read more

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South Dakota Gov. signs Anti-abortion bill, widely acclaimed by Catholic groups

Mar 5, 2006

The State of South Dakota made history this morning as Gov. Mike Rounds signed a ban on virtually all abortions... Read more

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Catholic Charities shares goals, frustrations of recent post-Katrina efforts

Mar 2, 2006

In addition to working in the Gulf region, the Washington-based agency continues its work for and on behalf of the... Read more

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Anglican-Catholic talks to continue, says bishop

Mar 2, 2006

The talks between the Roman Catholic and Anglican Churches will continue, said the secretary of the Pontifical Council for Christian... Read more

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Vatican calls on U.N. to strengthen policies promoting dignity of women

Mar 2, 2006

Speaking to a United Nations Commission on the economic and social status of women, a Holy See delegation adamantly called... Read more

Boston Bishops may be poised to regain control over controversial Catholic Charities

Mar 2, 2006

Bishops of the Archdiocese of Boston, who for years have been all but powerless in controlling of the local branch... Read more

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North Korea ranked top persecutor of Christians

Mar 1, 2006

For the fourth straight year, North Korea has made the top spot on the 2006 Open Doors “World Watch List”... Read more

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Democrats Statement of principles seen as a "sham" and "bundle of contradictions" by Catholic leaders

Mar 1, 2006

The Democrats’ “Statement of Principles”, signed by 55 Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives, is “a sham” and... Read more

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Massachusetts governor would support abortion ban, and would respect Catholic Charties regarding adoption by Homosexuals

Mar 1, 2006

Gov. Mitt Romney said he would sign a bill banning abortion if one were passed and would meet with the... Read more

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Archbishop Cordes decries lack of apostolic spirit in certain ecclesial institutions

Mar 1, 2006

Archbishop Paul Cordes, president of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum, said this week certain ecclesial institutions north of the Alps... Read more

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Pro-life groups applaud Scheidler victory

Feb 28, 2006

Priests for Life and Concerned Women for America (CWA) applaud the unanimous Supreme Court decision that peaceful demonstrations outside abortion... Read more

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Abortion dominates discussion on Catholic politicians

Feb 28, 2006

Abortion dominated a discussion Feb. 27 at Boston College among prominent Catholic pundits and journalists. Nearly 6,000 people attended the... Read more

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Court rules abortion laws do not always require health exceptions

Feb 28, 2006

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a “per se” requirement Feb. 24 that all abortion statutes must contain an... Read more

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Catholics should be proud of their faith and willing to share it, says newly appointed Cardinal Archbishop Ricard of Bordeaux.

Feb 28, 2006

In an interview granted to Catholic News Agency, Archbishop Ricard from Bordeaux, one of the 15 new Cardinals appointed by... Read more

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Archbishop Naumann: either allow discussion of Intelligent Design into classrooms, or keep philosophy of materialism out

Feb 28, 2006

Adding his voice to the volatile national debate over the teaching of Intelligent Design in the science classroom, Kansas City,... Read more

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Marriage: a lifelong union of a man and a woman joined in an intimate community of life and love, say Arizona Bishops

Feb 28, 2006

In response to a growing movement that favors making same-sex unions the equivalent of marriage, the Arizona Catholic Conference Bishops... Read more

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Vatican artifacts on display at Milwaukee museum

Feb 27, 2006

A magnificent exhibit of more than 300 priceless Vatican artifacts has made its way to the Milwaukee Public Museum.  Read more

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New bishop ordained for Nashville

Feb 27, 2006

The Diocese of Nashville welcomed their new pastoral leader Feb. 27 with the Episcopal ordination of Bishop David Choby. Read more