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Following debate, two bishops affirm ‘strong support’ for Christopher West
Cardinal Justin Rigali and Bishop Kevin Rhoades of Harrisburg have issued a statement affirming their “strong support” for the “important... Read more
Young Chicago woman runs half marathon to enter convent
A young woman has completed a Chicago half-marathon in a fundraising campaign to help eliminate her personal debt so she... Read more
Cuban dissidents ask pop stars to help raise awareness of prisoners
The leader of the Christian Liberation Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has called on the pop stars who will be appearing at... Read more
Pro-life group still ‘deeply concerned’ about abortion in health care bill after White House meeting
The pro-life group Americans United for Life Action says it is still “deeply concerned” about abortion funding in health care... Read more
Catholic media professionals should proclaim the Gospel, says Father Lombardi
The Director of the Holy See’s Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, said this week that Catholics in the media should... Read more
Supreme Knight to deliver Project Rachel anniversary address
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the founding of Project Rachel, a post-abortion healing ministry, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson... Read more
Benedict XVI greets Jews and announces visit to Rome synagogue
In a telegram sent on the occasion of the Jewish feasts of Yom Kippur and Sukkot, Pope Benedict XVI prayed... Read more
Costa Rican bishops reject anti-Catholic and secularist bill
The Bishops’ Conference of Costa Rica announced Thursday that it completely rejects a bill that would modify the country’s constitution,... Read more
Pope Benedict XVI blesses new headquarters of Vatican Observatory
On Wednesday Pope Benedict XVI visited and blessed the new headquarters of the Vatican Observatory, which moved from the Pontifical... Read more
Benedict XVI praying for six Italian soldiers killed in Kabul
Six Italian soliders were killed on Thursday in Kabul when a car bomb was detonated near their armored vehicles. Upon... Read more
Over 200 California schools have signed up for homosexual curriculum
A homosexual activist group is claiming that groups at dozens of high schools and middle schools in California, including at... Read more
Baucus health care bill would fund abortions, pro-life groups say
Some pro-life groups have reacted critically to the new health care legislation proposed by Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont.), warning that... Read more
Pro-life essay contest winners in California show reverence for life
Three students in Los Angeles-area Catholic high schools have won cash prizes in a pro-life essay competition that one organizer... Read more
Hispanic bishops visit congressmen, link health care and immigration reform
A delegation of six Hispanic Catholic bishops has met with U.S. legislators to discuss topics including health care reform and... Read more
Following Obama controversy, Notre Dame president announces pro-life initiatives
Months after President Barack Obama’s controversial commencement speech at the University of Notre Dame, university president Fr. John I. Jenkins,... Read more
Survey: 48 percent of Americans want ban on abortion funding in health care bill
The latest poll from the independent pollster Rasmussen shows that 48 percent of Americans want a ban on coverage for... Read more
Belief in aliens not necessarily against the faith, Vatican official says
Father Jose Gabriel Funes, director of the Vatican Observatory, said this week there is no opposition between belief in the... Read more
Archbishop of New York calls on U.N. to defend human dignity
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York said this week that as the United Nations convenes its General Assembly, it would... Read more
Foundation wants Pius XII to be declared 'Righteous Among the Nations'
The Pave The Way Foundation informed Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday that it has launched an initiative to bestow on... Read more
Priests cannot be replaced by the laity, Pope Benedict explains
In an audience this morning with bishops visiting from Brazil, Pope Benedict XVI advised them on how to respond to... Read more
