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Brazilian priests distribute propaganda in favor of pro-abortion politicians
Despite opposition from the Archdiocese of Sao Paulo, a group of Brazilian priests who call themselves the “Catholics’ Forum for... Read more
Jesuit university honors co-sponsor of federal Freedom of Choice Act
President Bill Clinton's former chief of staff, Leon Panetta, is scheduled to be honored by the Jesuit-run Santa Clara University, despite his... Read more
Pro-life pharmacy debuts in Virginia, touts freedom of conscience
Around 50,000 Catholics in Virginia now have the opportunity to fill their prescriptions at a pro-life pharmacy. At the blessing... Read more
Spanish abortion supporters call for church burnings
During protests by both supporters and opponents of the abortion ship operated by the Dutch group “Women on Waves,” which... Read more
McCain supporters rally Hispanics with the Virgin of Guadalupe
A photo of Senator John McCain in front of the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe has drawn mixed reviews... Read more
Healing of one person must not come through the death of another, Spanish bishops warn
The recent birth of Javier Mariscal, the first “medicinal baby” to be born in Spain since a new law on... Read more
Parents of St. Therese are fruitful witnesses of conjugal love, says Cardinal Saraiva
The prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints, Cardinal Jose Saraiva Martins, has called the parents... Read more
New website offers intellectual and spiritual resources for voters
In an effort to spread information about candidates running for office this November, a group of lay Catholics has formed... Read more
U.S. immigration policy must be addressed in this election, Orlando bishop states
Describing the American policy on immigration as “inconsistent, ineffective and, in many cases, inhumane,” Bishop Thomas Wenski wrote in the... Read more
Archbishop criticizes anti-clericalism of Ecuadoran government during visit with Pope
The Ecuadoran daily El Universo reported last week that the president of the Ecuadoran Bishops' Conference, Archbishop Antonio Arregui Yarza,... Read more
Expert Vatican psychiatrist: 'Celibacy is a provocation' to a superficial world
Manfred Lutz, a psychiatrist with the Congregation for the Clergy, has responded in an extensive article to those who consider... Read more
Catholic League claims Catholic political groups are financed by George Soros
The Catholic League’s president Bill Donohue has come out swinging at Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good and Catholics... Read more
President of Costa Rican bishops calls on Catholic lawmakers to reject anti-life measures
The president of the Bishops' Conference of Costa Rica, Archbishop Hugo Barrantes of San Jose, exhorted Catholic lawmakers to reject... Read more
Venezuelan bishops express concern for situation in their country
The Bishops' Conference of Venezuela has expressed concern over the "growing" insecurity, scorn for life, and violence that exists in... Read more
Pro-lifers pick up where MLK left off, says African American pastor
Rev. Clenard Childress, Jr., the founder of Blackgenocide.org and a leader in the pro-life movement, recently praised pro-lifers as the... Read more
Pro-life group denounces priests that support pro-abortion candidate in Brazil
The Defense of Life Movement in Brazil has denounced group of priests who have met with leaders of the Worker's... Read more
When there is no cure, relieve suffering by honoring dignity, says Holy Father
At the national congress of the Italian Surgical Society on Monday, the Holy Father reminded participants that the dignity of... Read more
Catholics raise money for poor with St. Vincent de Paul walk
Walkers who hit the track last month in Wichita and Hutchinson raised money, but more importantly, they raised awareness about... Read more
Fr. Lombardi calls for groups to stop meddling in canonization process of Pius XII
The Director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Father Federico Lombardi S.J., confirmed on Sunday that Pope Benedict... Read more
Maher allegedly filmed anti-religion movie in Catholic parish under false pretenses
A spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark has responded to reports that comedian Bill Maher filmed part of his anti-religion... Read more
