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Federal court approves Ohio's ban of partial-birth abortions, USCCB pleased
A federal court decision that upheld Ohio’s ban on partial-birth abortions was lauded by an official with the United States... Read more
Boston archbishop holds priest meeting for first time in 25 years
For the first time in about 25 years, a Boston archbishop met with all his diocesan priests this week. Archbishop... Read more
FDA ruling on morning-after pill is ‘reckless experiment’ on women: bishops
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) must reject a “reckless experiment” on women that will make the morning-after pill, otherwise... Read more
Massachusetts marriage ruling opens door for lesbian wedding cruise in July
While family groups are trying to find ways to overturn the landmark Massachusetts high-court decision allowing same-sex marriage, a lesbian-themed... Read more
Archbishop of Miami apologizes for 'the sins of a few,' in a letter to parishioners
The Archdiocese of Miami moved one step closer to reconciliation and came clean about alleged sexual abuse by clergy last... Read more
Catholic apologist regrets Cardinal Martino’s comments on Saddam
(By Deal Hudson) .- Deal Hudson, Catholic apologist and editor of Crisis Magazine issued today an electronic newsletter criticizing Cardinal... Read more
Florida town sued for not allowing display of Christian Nativity
A lawsuit was filed against the Town of Palm Beach Dec. 15, after town officials refused to display the Christian... Read more
Scientific experts agree embryonic stem cells are unnecessary for medical progress
A new resource, compiled by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Prolife Committee, shows that international scientific experts agree that... Read more
Country music world impressed by "The Passion of the Christ"
According to Chonda Pierce, a best-selling Southern comedienne with an audience of 1.5 million nationwide, a private screening of Mel... Read more
Two years after major stroke, Mother Angelica lives life of prayer
An official press release from the Eternal World Television Network (EWTN) announced that almost two years after suffering a major... Read more
Bishops' official applauds Abortion Non-Discrimination Act
A new act, which does not discriminate against health-care professionals who choose not to perform an abortion, received praise from... Read more
Native Americans venerate Our Lady of Guadalupe
The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is expected to gather hundreds of people today in Cowlic, a village... Read more
Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue meets to finalize document on ‘The Church as way of Salvation’
Representatives of the Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue in the United States met Dec. 4-7 at St. Paul’s College to finalize a text... Read more
Marian Year Inaugurated at National Shrine in DC
Next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the solemn proclamation of the dogma of the Immaculate Conception and the... Read more
Abortions in Pennsylvania down for 2002, bishops reveal
As a result of intense pro-life activity, the number of abortions in the state of Pennsylvania declined in 2002 by... Read more
Costa Rica and Unites States achieve pro-life victory on cloning issue at the UN
A new effort by Costa Rica on Tuesday to obtain a total ban on human cloning—with the support of the... Read more
Major media hide fact women die for legal abortion, expert says
The startling results of the latest survey on abortion in the United States show that women die of legal abortions... Read more
PETA billboard depicts Virgin Mary cradling chicken carcass
The animal rights group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is hoping that a billboard of the Virgin Mary... Read more
Bishop supports outreach to AIDS victims, not AIDS walk
Bishop Raymond L. Burke of La Crosse said he supports the diocesan outreach ministry to AIDS victims but, because of... Read more
U.S. bishops speak out against over-the-counter "emergency contraception"
Emergency contraceptives should not be switched from prescription to over-the-counter drugs, say the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Read more
