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Indiana Catholics pray for President Obama during ND graduation

May 18, 2009

Nearly 200 Catholics prayed at Holy Rosary Church in downtown Indianapolis as President Obama addressed graduates of the University of... Read more

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Small university, founded on the Catholic tradition, unleashes against ND critics

May 18, 2009

Patricia McGuire, President of Trinity University in Washington D.C., accused pro-lifers protesting Obama's speech at Notre Dame of being "Catholic... Read more

Those who lived in the St. John Bosco House this past school year included (from left) John Schepers, Dan Kaffar, Jason Eilers and Lucas Martin, Devyn Nelson and Nathan Roth. / Photo

FOCUS saint households nourish NDSU students

May 17, 2009

Statistically, each fall, many students stop practicing their faith. In order for a student to maintain or grow in his... Read more

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Pro-lifers disrupt Obama speech, crowd silences them with 'Yes we can'

May 17, 2009

At least four pro-lifers disrupted President Barack Obama's commencement speech at Notre Dame with shouts like  "stop killing babies," and... Read more

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British council declares ‘overtly Christian’ royal honor to be unlawful

May 17, 2009

An honor established by the Queen of Great Britain to recognize distinguished service and gallantry on the former British colony... Read more

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Bishop D’Arcy speaks at Notre Dame

May 17, 2009

Although he had initially planned to stay away from campus today as President Barack Obama was honored at Notre Dame,... Read more

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Notre Dame History Professor speaks at campus rally, praises hard work of students

May 17, 2009

Father Wilson Miscamble, a Holy Cross priest and History professor at Notre Dame spoke at a rally organized by ND... Read more

President Obama speaks of the ‘call to love’ at Notre Dame commencement

May 17, 2009

President Barack Obama addressed graduates of the University of Notre Dame this afternoon. As he spoke about the importance of... Read more

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Christians in San Diego hold ‘Choose Life!’ rally as Obama speaks at Notre Dame

May 17, 2009

As President Obama is honored at the University of Notre Dame, hundreds of San Diego Christians are holding a pro-life... Read more

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New Orleans priest to speak at ND demonstration

May 17, 2009

This afternoon a priest and graduate from Notre Dame who serves as principal for a predominately black New Orleans high... Read more

Pope Benedict gives thanks for pilgrimage to Holy Land

May 17, 2009

On a warm spring day, Pope Benedict XVI met with tens of thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square... Read more

Bishop D’Arcy prays with Notre Dame students before graduation

May 17, 2009

As President Barack Obama’s commencement address approaches this Sunday, protests have been heating up on the campus of the University... Read more

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Law on abortion would grant amnesty to promoters of death in Spain

May 16, 2009

The Spanish Federation of Pro-Life Associations has strongly rejected the government’s plan to liberalize abortion laws, saying it would grant... Read more

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Spain’s Socialist government approves proposal to liberalize abortion law

May 16, 2009

The Socialist government in Spain has given the green light to a measure that would liberalize the country’s laws on... Read more

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Vocation is not what I want, it’s what God wants, says Missouri priest

May 16, 2009

Years after exchanging the gridiron and goalposts for vestments and the altar, Father Richard Rocha is again taking up coaching,... Read more

Thousands attend record-breaking Canadian March for Life

May 16, 2009

An estimated 12,000 Canadians gathered on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Thursday to rally and march against legalized abortion in... Read more

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Conference planned to help students ‘speak the truth’ on natural marriage

May 16, 2009

A student conference on the importance of marriage and its defense is scheduled to take place this August in San... Read more

Archbishop of Washington, D.C. Donald W. Wuerl

Archbishop Wuerl calls on Catholic institutions to act in ‘practical solidarity’ with bishops

May 15, 2009

Encouraging Catholic universities and other institutions to act within the structure of the Church, Archbishop of Washington, D.C. Donald W.... Read more

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President of Israel says ‘Pope’s entire message is positive’

May 15, 2009

Commenting on the Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the Holy Land, the president of Israel, Shimon Peres, said on Wednesday:... Read more

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Spanish bishops reaffirm that ‘abortion by pill is also a crime’

May 15, 2009

In response to a decision by the government to allow access to the morning-after pill without a prescription, the Spanish... Read more