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KY abortionist charged with fraud and ‘gross negligence’ told screaming patient to ‘shut up’
A Kentucky abortionist has had his medical license suspended and is now under scrutiny for allegedly running a gruesome abortion... Read more
Bishop’s book to aid parishes understanding the role of music in divine worship
On July 8, “Sing to the Lord,” a statement of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on the role... Read more
Snapshot of a shipmate: LTJG Philip Johnson
Philip Johnson, an officer in the United States Navy and graduate of the United States Naval Academy was just promoted... Read more
Major newspapers’ editorials critical of California same-sex marriage decision
An analysis of major newspaper editorials published in response to the California Supreme Court’s decision to overturn a ban on... Read more
Discount for student contraceptives removed from war funding bill
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an appropriations bill for the Iraq war after stripping a Senate provision that... Read more
Cuban government cuts off dissident’s phone service
The president of the Christian Life Movement, Oswaldo Paya, has been targeted by the Cuban government for his dissident activities.... Read more
McCain would undoubtedly veto Freedom of Choice Act, Catholic leaders say
After a meeting with Catholic leaders in Philadelphia last week, Sen. John McCain’s pro-life credentials are being questioned some pro-lifers... Read more
Papal trip to Mexico to be decided after WYD Sydney 2008
The president of the Bishops’ Conference of Mexico, Bishop Carlos Aguiar Retes, said this week Pope Benedict XVI has not... Read more
Service to the truth of God is mission of Catholic radio, says Archbishop Amato
The secretary for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Archbishop Angelo Amato, said this week Catholic radio should... Read more
International abortion network trying to dupe bishops and pro-life groups
With financial backing from worldwide abortion supporters, film maker Eve Reinhardt is traveling through Peru this week seeking interviews with... Read more
Arizona passes second partial-birth abortion ban in face of expected veto
The Arizona legislature on Wednesday passed another bill to create legal penalties for doctors who perform late-term abortions using what... Read more
In the face of criticism, remember God is our audience, bishop advises
Bishop Jose Ignacio Munilla of Palencia in Spain said this week that amidst the attacks from secularism and relativism, the... Read more
Catholic Radio receives boost from Pope Benedict
Over 100 representatives of Catholic radio from around the world were greeted by Pope Benedict at the Vatican on Friday.... Read more
Bishop confronts New York governor for undercutting democratic process on gay 'marriage'
Rockville Centre Bishop William Murphy has criticized New York Governor David A. Paterson for ignoring the democratic process in order... Read more
Cardinal Newman Society launches center to study Catholic higher ed
The Cardinal Newman Society (CNS) has announced the launch of the Center for the Study of Catholic Higher Education with... Read more
Zimbabwe partially lifts NGO ban following international criticism
The government of Zimbabwe has partially lifted a policy banning non-government organizations (NGOs) from entering the country, relenting to humanitarian aid... Read more
Catholic Charities’ affiliate faces possible legal charges for helping teenager obtain abortion
A Virginia affiliate of Catholic Charities is being investigated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for helping... Read more
Endowment established to continue Tim Russert’s support for Buffalo Catholic schools
The Foundation of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has created a “Tim Russert Making a Difference Fund” to support... Read more
Despite tribulations, the light of faith is alive in Iraqi Christians, British bishop says
In a Mass celebrated on June 16 at the Cathedral of Westminster, the president of the Committee on External Affairs... Read more
Catholic organizations organize pilgrimage for life in Mexico
More than sixty Catholic organizations in Mexico are preparing to convene the “Pilgrimage for the Marvelous Gift of Life,” which... Read more
