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Thomas More Law Center lawyer files papers to run for Congress

Nov 10, 2009

A Catholic lawyer from Michigan who says John Paul II is one of his role models has filed to run... Read more

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Novenas to Our Lady of Remedies seek safe return of kidnapped missionary

Nov 10, 2009

The Columban community in Manila has begun novena Masses to Our Lady of Remedies to pray for the immediate release... Read more

Dominican Order in Vietnam flourishes

Nov 9, 2009

In a celebratory event in Saigon on Saturday, Fr. Joseph Ngo Si Dinh announced to thunderous applause that the “number... Read more

Deacon Jack Sullivan / Cardinal John Henry Newman

Deacon cured through intervention of Cardinal Newman preaches at Westminster Cathedral

Nov 9, 2009

Deacon Jack Sullivan, whose cure from crippling back pain advanced the beatification of Servant of God John Henry Cardinal Newman,... Read more

Scottish Archbishop says ‘transsexual Jesus’ play part of agenda to mock Christianity

Nov 9, 2009

The Archbishop of Glasgow has denounced a publicly funded play which portrays Jesus as a transsexual, saying it is a... Read more

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Spanish pro-life leader says abortion still a concern in Spain

Nov 9, 2009

Speaking at the fourth International Pro-Life Congress which began on November 6, president of the Spanish Federation of Pro-Life Associations... Read more

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)

Florida lawmaker confident abortion restrictions will be stripped from health care bill

Nov 9, 2009

In a statement Monday, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.) asserted that the Stupak Amendment currently preventing federally funded abortions... Read more

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Vatican daily remembers fall of Berlin Wall

Nov 9, 2009

In an article this week, the Vatican daily, L’Osservatore Romano, recalls the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin... Read more

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Pope Benedict recalls Paul VI's devotion to the youth

Nov 9, 2009

As part of his pastoral visit to Brescia, Italy, Pope Benedict stopped by the town of Concesio, where his predecessor... Read more

A history of the Crucifx

Crucifix is symbol of freedom, says Spanish bishop

Nov 9, 2009

The secretary general of the Spanish bishops' conference, Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martinez Camino of Madrid, lamented the recent ruling... Read more

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Portuguese bishops to discuss upcoming papal visit during assembly

Nov 9, 2009

The secretary general of Portugal's bishops' conference has released the schedule of the 173rd Plenary Assembly of the bishops, which... Read more

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Living our baptism means staying united to the Church, Pope counsels

Nov 9, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI touched on the importance of the Sacrament of Baptism on Sunday, saying that “living our Baptism means... Read more

Provision for Anglicans published, celibacy question answered

Nov 9, 2009

Anglicans who wish to enter into communion with the Catholic Church received the path for doing so today as the... Read more

The new late-term abortion clinic / Pro-life leader Karen Garnett

Abortionist who knows he is ‘killing’ returns late-term abortions to Dallas

Nov 8, 2009

An abortionist who says he know he is “killing” has opened a late-term abortion clinic in North Texas, prompting local... Read more

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Archbishop of Military Services expresses 'pain and solidarity’ with Ft. Hood victims

Nov 8, 2009

Recalling the tragedy last week in which one man opened fire on his fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood in Texas,... Read more

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Thousands of Catholics turn out for Rosary Sunday in Phoenix

Nov 8, 2009

From its humble beginnings in the church of St. Francis Xavier in Phoenix, Rosary Sunday has grown into an annual... Read more

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Church to honor first U.S. citizen to be canonized on Nov. 13

Nov 8, 2009

On November 13, the universal Church will honor St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, an Italian missionary who spent much of her... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Total gift of self is necessary to Christian life, says Benedict XVI

Nov 8, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI celebrated Sunday Mass for the 15,000 people squeezed into Brescia, Italy’s Paul VI Square. The Holy Father... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Marian devotion is a means of guiding souls to Christ, says Benedict XVI

Nov 8, 2009

Speaking before Sunday’s Angelus in the city of Brescia, Italy, the Holy Father recalled Paul VI’s strong devotion to the... Read more

President Barack Obama

Pro-life organizations celebrate Stupak amendment, warn of existing risks on health care bill

Nov 8, 2009

This morning, top pro-life organizations across the U.S. praised the inclusion of strong pro-life provisions on the health care bill... Read more