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Congressman to introduce FOCA ‘sooner rather than later,’ spokesman says
A spokesman for Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) has said that the Freedom of Choice Act is among the congressman’s priorities... Read more
Franciscan University to host student pro-life conference
Franciscan University of Steubenville will host the annual Students for Life Ohio Conference on Saturday, April 4. The conference will... Read more
U.S. bishops ‘gravely concerned’ about review of conscience protection rules
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is “gravely concerned” about the Obama administration’s move to rescind conscience protection regulations... Read more
Bishop Martino: College ‘diversity’ should not trump authentic Catholic teaching
Further responding to Misericordia University’s hosting of a homosexual activist, Bishop of Scranton Joseph F. Martino has written a reflection... Read more
Jesuit university cancels production of V-Monologues
Joining the trend of colleges steering clear of the “lewd” activist feminist play, Fr. Michael Engh, SJ, president of the... Read more
‘Strong majority’ of California justices against overturning Prop. 8
The California Supreme Court on Thursday began hearing oral arguments on the constitutionality of California’s Proposition 8, the successful ballot... Read more
Archbishop Naumann says Gov. Sebelius nomination ‘particularly troubling’
Archbishop of Kansas City Joseph F. Naumann has responded to Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to President Obama’s Cabinet, calling... Read more
Calling Sebelius pro-life is ‘very, very dishonest,’ says Kansas City archbishop
In response to reports that Governor of Kansas Kathleen Sebelius is the reason the abortion rate in her state has decreased,... Read more
Small Alaskan parishes thrive during Lenten season despite priest shortage
Two full days after Ash Wednesday, Catholics in remote Alaska villages were walking around with freshly drawn ashen crosses on... Read more
Obama’s pro-life backers risk usurping bishops, critic says
Though some have hoped that pro-life Catholic supporters of President Barack Obama would persuade the president to moderate his “extremist”... Read more
Maryland March for Life to rally against Sebelius pick
The 30th Annual Maryland March for Life will take place on Monday, March 9, organizers have announced, saying they want... Read more
Cardinal Mahony bans Bishop Williamson from L.A. archdiocese
Archbishop of Los Angeles Cardinal Roger Mahony has banned Society of St. Pius X Bishop Richard Williamson from entering any... Read more
New 'designer babies' make life a commodity, bioethicist says
A Los Angeles clinic has announced that it will help couples undergoing a form of fertility treatment screen their embryos... Read more
Assisted suicide group expects ‘cultural shift’ in Washington state
An assisted suicide group has announced it will compile a directory of physicians who will assist terminally ill patients seeking... Read more
Chinese Catholics ‘terrified’ of losing freedoms, professor says
A University of Alabama professor who recently studied in China for several months reports that Catholics in the country are... Read more
HLI president slams Catholics United support for Sebelius nomination
Joining other pro-life leaders, Fr. Thomas Euteneuer is speaking out against a group of Catholic scholars and leaders who are... Read more
New Catholic website protests Gov. Sebelius’ Cabinet nomination
Catholic opponents of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius’ nomination to become Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services... Read more
Michigan Catholic Conference praises new stem cell method
The Michigan Catholic Conference on Monday welcomed reports that stem cell researchers have discovered another method to advance science without... Read more
City funding for Mark Twain church prompts lawsuit threat
Carson City, Nevada’s decision to fund sidewalks, landscaping and roof repairs for a church that Mark Twain helped build has... Read more
Sen. Coburn says pro-life docs would prefer jail to violating consciences
Obstetrician and gynecologist Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Oklahoma) has said that pro-life medical practitioners will “go to jail” rather than violate... Read more
