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U.S. bishops’ officials welcome president’s apparent pro-life accommodation
Officials with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have welcomed President Barack Obama’s September 9 address on health care reform,... Read more
Tragic event helps survivor accept that God is in control
For many people living peacefully with the idea that God is in control is a life-long evolution. For Chuck Wright... Read more
Publisher apologizes for Sen. Kennedy memorial prayer
Liturgy Training Publications, the Chicago-based publisher associated with the Archdiocese of Chicago, has apologized for distributing a controversial prayer that... Read more
Hope is antidote to 'virus' of depression in Europe, says Cardinal Meisner
The Archbishop of Cologne, Cardinal Joachim Meisner, said this week that hope is the only antidote that can save Europe... Read more
Adoption by homosexuals is step backwards in Uruguay, bishop warns
The vice president of the Bishops’ Conference of Uruguay, Bishop Rodolfo Wirz, is lamenting the recent approval by the Uruguayan... Read more
Michigan gunman was offended by victim’s pro-life message
Harlan Drake, the 33-year old man arrested in connection with the murder of the Christian pro-life activist James “Jim” Pouillon... Read more
Mexican states with pro-life constitutions now at 16
The State Congress of Oaxaca has passed a constitutional reform making it the 16th Mexican state to protect human life... Read more
Egyptian police arrest 150 Christians for 'interrupting' Ramadan fast
Police in the mostly Muslim country of Egypt have arrested at least 150 Christians over the past several days for... Read more
Pro-life activist and business owner murdered in Michigan
James Pouillon, 63, a pro-life activist known as the "Sign Man" was gunned down this morning as he stood across... Read more
Vatican Museums announce free admittance for European Heritage Days
The Holy See is joining in an effort to promote the cultural heritage of Europe by opening the Vatican Museums... Read more
Pope Benedict receives invitation to visit Panama
After a visit to the grave of Pope John Paul II on Thursday afternoon, President Ricardo Martinelli Berrocal of Panama... Read more
N.J. school district’s ban on Christmas music singles out Christianity, appeal charges
Arguments are set to begin in a federal appeal seeking to reverse a New Jersey school district’s policy that banned... Read more
Belmont Abbey retains Becket Fund to defend against contraception ruling
Defending itself from a U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission ruling that its refusal to provide contraceptive coverage was discriminatory against women,... Read more
Knights of Columbus air 9/11 tribute during NFL opener
Thursday night, during the 2009 NFL season’s opening game between the Tennessee Titans and the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Knights of... Read more
Pro-life Democrat Stupak demands vote on Hyde Amendment for reform bill
Pro-life Democratic Congressman Bart Stupak has said he can block proposed health care reform legislation unless House Speaker Nancy Pelosi... Read more
Responding to report, pro-life leader insists people are not pollution
A pro-life leader has criticized a report’s claim that contraception is the cheapest way to combat climate change, saying it... Read more
Church prevents man from destroying himself, says Cardinal Bertone
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, remarked earlier this week that the Church "not only promotes the defense... Read more
Rep. Smith doubts Obama’s claim of no federal funding for abortion
In comments following President Obama’s address to Congress regarding health care reform, Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) expressed reservation about the... Read more
Poll says majority of Americans opposed to abortion funding in health care bill
A nationwide poll reports that most Americans do not want government funding for abortion in health care reform legislation. Read more
Priesthood is not a career, Vatican cardinal says
The Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes, cautioned that some priests have an "inadequate and superficial"... Read more
