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Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry
Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard. Read more
Amid firestorm of publicity, Mount St. Mary's president resigns
After fierce controversy during his short-lived term at Mount St. Mary's University, president Simon Newman has stepped down, the school's... Read more
As church-goers wane, Germany's controversial tax prompts unease
While church attendees dwindle in Germany, questions have arisen once again over the controversial state-imposed church tax – and whether... Read more
Measles are making a comeback, so what does the Church teach about vaccines?
Disneyland is supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth, not the place where you contract a highly contagious, once-eradicated... Read more
NPR, Time magazine writers question Duck Dynasty suspension
Entertainment analysts with major media outlets are questioning whether the recent suspension of a major character from the record-breaking show... Read more
Koch grant consistent with Church teaching, CUA tells critics
Catholic University of America has defended a $1 million gift from the Koch brothers against “presumptuous” criticisms that accepting the... Read more
Controversial book's claims about Jesus are 'nothing new'
Although a controversial new book on the “historical Jesus” is topping best-seller lists, claims made by its author are tired... Read more
Argentinean bishop apologizes for controversial photos
Bishop Fernando Bargallo of Merlo-Moreno, Argentina has asked forgiveness for recently-surfaced photos of him shown with a woman on a... Read more
