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Abortionist's letter contradicts Sebelius' campaign contribution statement

Apr 16, 2009

The Kansas-based pro-life organization “Operation Rescue” released on Wednesday a copy of a letter signed by late-term abortionist George R.... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict celebrates his 82nd birthday

Apr 16, 2009

Pope Benedict XVI, born Joseph Aloysius Ratzinger, is celebrating his 82nd birthday today at the papal retreat in Castel Gandalfo.  Read more

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President of Thomas Aquinas College dies in car crash in Ireland

Apr 16, 2009

Thomas Dillon, the president of Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, died yesterday in a car accident in Ireland. Read more

Rep. Phil King / Joe Pojman

Four Texas Planned Parenthood clinics found to be illegally performing abortions

Apr 16, 2009

Allegations that four unlicensed Planned Parenthood facilities in San Antonio have been illegally performing abortions have prompted state legislators to... Read more

Archbishop Dolan at his installation ceremony

Archbishop Dolan introduces himself to New York City

Apr 16, 2009

The new Archbishop of New York Timothy Dolan has published a short essay discussing his joy, enthusiasm, and nervousness in... Read more

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Bishop Soto to lead rosary procession to Sacramento abortion clinic

Apr 15, 2009

Bishop of Sacramento Jaime Soto will lead a rosary procession to a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Sacramento this coming... Read more

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Venezuelan bishops denounce break-in at Episcopal headquarters

Apr 15, 2009

Auxiliary Bishop Jesus Gonzalez Zarate, secretary general of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference, denounced the break-in at the bishops’ headquarters on... Read more

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Law Center challenges basis of DHS report on right-wing extremist threat

Apr 15, 2009

The Thomas More Law Center announced today that it has filed a request with the Department of Homeland Security challenging... Read more

Fr. John Jenkins CSC

‘Constructive dialogue’ on Obama invite no longer possible, ND president tells students

Apr 15, 2009

University of Notre Dame President Fr. John I. Jenkins, CSC, has denied a student coalition’s request for wider dialogue concerning... Read more

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Feminists for Life of America to speak at the University of Colorado

Apr 15, 2009

Students for Life at the University of Colorado (CU) will host Sally A. Winn, Senior Communications Specialist at Feminists for... Read more

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Paraguayan bishops lament Lugo’s betrayal of his vows

Apr 15, 2009

Various Catholic bishops in Paraguay are lamenting the news that the current President of Paraguay, Fernando Lugo, fathered a child with... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Archbishop Dolan promises not to sidestep controversial issues

Apr 15, 2009

In his first meeting with the New York press, Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan pledged to bring Catholics back to Mass,... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican's press office

Vatican spokesman denies 'veto' of Caroline Kennedy

Apr 15, 2009

The Director of the Vatican’s press office, Fr. Federico Lombardi denied press reports on Wednesday that the Vatican has rejected... Read more

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Residence of Cardinal Terrazas attacked in Bolivia

Apr 15, 2009

Early Wednesday morning explosions were heard outside the entrance to the residence of the Archbishop of Santa Cruz, Cardinal Julio... Read more

Jesus' Resurrection was a 'real historical event,' Pope proclaims

Apr 15, 2009

At his first General Audience of this Easter Season, Pope Benedict XVI said before more than 30,000 people that Christians... Read more

‘Orthodox’ Catholics more hopeful about future of Church, poll finds

Apr 15, 2009

A new poll shows that American Catholics are generally optimistic about the future of their Church, with self-described “Orthodox” Catholics tending... Read more

Planned Parenthood pledge drive makes money off Good Friday protest

Apr 15, 2009

A Minnesota Planned Parenthood fundraiser which tied donations to the number of abortion clinic protesters on Good Friday received about... Read more

Planned Parenthood claims to play a ‘unique role’ in Obama administration

Apr 15, 2009

The Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has over $1 billion in assets and claims an increase of 15,560 abortions... Read more

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European Court orders Portugal to pay compensation to 'Ship of Death'

Apr 14, 2009

The European Court of Human Rights has ordered the government of Portugal to pay compensation to the abortion organizations that... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Dolan

Archbishop Dolan says Notre Dame’s Obama invite sent wrong signal

Apr 14, 2009

Archbishop-designate of New York Timothy Dolan on Monday spoke with the Associated Press about the challenges he and the Catholic... Read more