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Embryonic cloning experiment blasted by ethicists, scientists
A recent experiment cloning human embryos for potential stem cell use did little to advance a medical breakthrough and violated... Read more
Growing Islamist violence threatens Church in Indonesia
The President of the Bishops Conference of Indonesia says the rise of radical Islam is resulting in increasing problems for... Read more
House leaders highlight importance of life, marriage at summit
Prominent members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about the importance of defending life, marriage and religious freedom at... Read more
Catholic Church responds to Horn of Africa crisis
The Catholic Church has announced a range of humanitarian initiatives to help alleviate the consequences of drought, hunger and armed... Read more
Possible contraception link to HIV spread in Africa
Contraceptive use in Africa may increase the risk of acquiring HIV for both men and women, a new study says. Read more
Uruguayan bishops encourage participation in Marian pilgrimage
The bishops of Uruguay are encouraging the country's Catholics to participate in a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Indonesia can be beacon of religious freedom, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI told Indonesia’s bishops Oct. 7 that their country can be a shining example of religious freedom for... Read more
US students remind Romans of Our Lady of the Rosary feast
A joyful group of young American Catholics spent today on pilgrimage to Rome’s four ancient basilicas, singing the Rosary in... Read more
HHS director accuses Republicans of demeaning 'women's health'
Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius accused Republicans of stifling women's health by opposing Planned Parenthood funding as well... Read more
Supreme Court asks: could discrimination claim force female priests?
A Lutheran teacher's lawsuit led to a provocative question being asked in the Supreme Court on Oct. 5: could government... Read more
Brazilian city hosts world's largest Marian procession
On the evening of Oct. 4, two million people began converging on the city of Belém in the northeastern state... Read more
Foster care fight ends Peoria Catholic Charities’ work with state
Catholic Charities of Peoria is withdrawing from Illinois state-funded social services because state laws and public policy have “increasingly clashed”... Read more
North American College welcomes 35 new deacons with joy
The Pontifical North American College in Rome is celebrating the ordination of 35 new deacons at an Oct. 6 ceremony... Read more
Vatican daily remembers Steve Jobs as 'visionary' of technology and art
The Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano remembered Steve Jobs, the co-founder of Apple, as a “visionary who united technology and art.” Read more
Bishop Zurek announces private meeting with Fr. Pavone
Bishop Patrick J. Zurek of Amarillo, Texas said today that his actions in the situation surrounding Father Frank Pavone are... Read more
Vatican cardinal warns priests not to let humanity overshadow God
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, the prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, recently addressed priests and seminarians in the Archdiocese of... Read more
Maternal health group denied funding over Catholic beliefs
A Catholic maternal health group has been denied Canadian government funding for the eleventh time in nearly a decade, while... Read more
Catholic League finds Madonna unacceptable for Super Bowl
Madonna's history of religious provocation makes her unsuitable for a possible halftime stint at Super Bowl XLVI, according to Catholic... Read more
Man targets Pittsburgh bishop with abuse allegation
A 45-year-old man’s accusation that Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik forcibly kissed him as a student has no factual basis and... Read more
Mexican organizations praise court decision upholding pro-life reforms
Some 400 organizations in Mexico have praised the country’s Supreme Court for upholding pro-life constitutional reforms in the states of... Read more
