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New CUA president believes Pledge of Allegiance may violate Vatican II’s teaching on religious freedom
Incoming Catholic University of America (CUA) president John H. Garvey has defended the freedom of Catholic adoption agencies to refuse... Read more
Writer tells story of love and compassion after murder of pastor
Last October, the parishioners at St. Patrick's Church in Chatham, N.J., were horrified when their pastor, Father Edward Hinds, was... Read more
Argentinean archbishop criticizes ideological bias in state-run media
Archbishop Hector Aguer of La Plata in Argentina criticized the ideological slant in Argentina’s official state-run media, which, he explained,... Read more
Catholic experts weigh in on heated immigration debate, urge faithful to not act on 'emotions'
A recent article in the Kansas City Leaven explores commentary from Catholic experts who have added to the heated debate... Read more
Pope Benedict to ordain 14 priests this weekend
The Vatican Information Service has announced that Pope Benedict will preside over the priestly ordinations of 14 deacons for the... Read more
Radio ad urges Florida to stop Governor Crist
Following Governor Charlie Crist’s veto of a bill which would require ultrasounds to prior to first trimester abortions, the Political... Read more
Opposing same-sex 'marriage' is not a rejection of homosexual people, stresses Argentinean bishop
Bishop Juan Martinez of Posadas in Argentina, reiterated this week that the Church’s opposition to proposals to reform Argentinean law... Read more
Bishop Padovese laid to rest in Italy
The funeral Mass for Bishop Luigi Padovese, Apostolic Vicar of the Anatolia and President of the Bishops’ Conference of Turkey,... Read more
Billboards promoting abortion by 'Catholic' group in Mexico taken down
Officials in the Mexican city of Queretaro decided this week to take down five ads that were placed on billboards... Read more
God heard prayers for Colombian hostages, says wife of rescued general
Commenting on the news that General Luis Mendieta was freed last weekend by the Colombian army after 12 years of... Read more
Catholic University of America chooses new president
On Tuesday, Catholic University of America announced that Boston College law school dean, John H. Garvey, will be its new... Read more
Catholic Health Association summit in Denver attracts praise from Obama
On Monday, the Catholic Health Association (CHA) and its president, Sister Carol Keehan, opened the second day of its annual... Read more
Young Florida woman chooses baby's life over her own
The story of Benny Abreu, a young woman from the Dominican Republic, has moved Floridians because of her testimony to... Read more
West’s ‘Puritanism’ of perfect chastity can discourage Catholics from dating, writer warns
Critically examining Christopher West’s presentation of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, chastity speaker Dawn Eden has said that... Read more
Married father of eight ordained a Catholic priest for Pennsylvania diocese
A former Protestant pastor who is a married father of eight was ordained a Catholic priest on Saturday for the... Read more
Woman describes how porn addiction destroyed marriage, calls for more scientific study
In a previously published National Review Online article, a woman who chose to remain anonymous shared the painful story of... Read more
Catholic doctors suffer 'intense rejection and misunderstanding,' laments Spanish bishop
A Spanish bishop recently lamented that Catholic doctors who stand up for their moral beliefs often experience “intense rejection and misunderstanding” within... Read more
Hyundai pulls television ad after Catholic uproar
Responding to “enough of an outcry” from Catholic individuals and blogs, Korean car maker Hyundai announced on Monday that it... Read more
Benedict XVI appoints apostolic administrator to replace murdered bishop in Turkey
Following the recent murder of a bishop in Turkey, the Holy Father has appointed a new apostolic administrator of the... Read more
Expert urges Mexicans to support candidates committed to life
The spokeswoman of the Institute for the Formation of Family Values in Mexico, Claudia Simental Flores, called on Mexicans last... Read more
