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Court case and congressional inaction put embryonic stem cell research in limbo
The fate of federal funding for human embryonic stem cell research remains in question as a federal appellate panel considers... Read more
Catholic radio network having an impact in western US, survey suggests
Immaculate Heart Radio network listeners who responded to a survey say they are more active in their parishes as a... Read more
Cardinal appoints commission to revise Legion of Christ constitution
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, the pontifical delegate to the Legion of Christ, has appointed the members of the commission which... Read more
First WikiLeaks Vatican Embassy cable discusses ‘green’ Pope
The WikiLeaks website has released its first U.S. State Department cable from the Embassy to the Holy See. The document... Read more
Spanish bishop: Vatican II contributes to communion of the Church
The Second Vatican Council continues to be of great importance as it serves as “the necessary foundation for communion between... Read more
Senate Republicans block repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Republican congressmen blocked the Senate from being able to vote on repealing the controversial “Don't Ask, Don't Tell” legislation, which... Read more
State meetings seen as loyalty test for conflicted Chinese bishops
On Dec. 9, two “Catholic Associations” of the Chinese government concluded a three-day meeting to select new leaders. The executive... Read more
Twin priests celebrate golden jubilee
Twin brothers from Parana, Argentina are preparing to celebrate a combined 100 years of priestly service. Read more
Seven million Vatican photos to get hi-tech makeover
Call it the Catholic 20th century in pictures. More than seven million photographs in the Vatican archives — including historic... Read more
Wisconsin chapel approved as first US Marian apparition site
With approval from Bishop David L. Ricken of Green Bay, Wisconsin, a chapel in the town of Champion is now... Read more
Kidnapped refugees in Egypt treated like ‘slaves,’ priest says
About 250 Eritrean refugees and others are being treated like “slaves” by their trafficking kidnappers, a priest in Egypt says. Read more
Spanish government decides not to extend maternity leave
Spain will not extend the country's length of maternity leave until the economy improves. Read more
US bishops endorse proposed nuclear arms reduction
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has come out in favor of the proposed “New START” treaty, which would... Read more
Christian leaders show solidarity with those impacted by Mount Carmel blaze
A delegation of Christian leaders visited Mount Carmel in Israel to express solidarity after a recent fire killed 42 people... Read more
Archbishop Gomez leads Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration
Coadjutor Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles presided at the 79th Annual Mass and Procession in honor of Our... Read more
Mary's life shows God's mercy is more powerful than evil, Pope says on feast day
Pope Benedict said on today's Feast of the Immaculate Conception that the day honoring Mary should give Christians “comfort” and... Read more
Sr. Theresa, Marian Sisters founder, dies at 88
Sister Theresa Gottvald, M.S., one of the two founders of the Marian Sisters of the Diocese of Lincoln, Neb. died... Read more
Washington state priest brings natural family planning to Peru's highlands
Fr. Philip Bloom's medical missionary work aims for more than just healthy bodies. He's helping Peruvians cultivate a healthy respect... Read more
Congress slated to vote on controversial DREAM Act this week
Democratic leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) moved on Dec. 6 to end discussion on a controversial bill that would grant citizenship to many children brought... Read more
Ahead of new Narnia movie, actor’s comments on Aslan cause controversy
Actor Liam Neeson, the voice of the lion Aslan in the latest Narnia film, has drawn criticism for saying the... Read more
