Catholic News Archives

Catholic News Archives

KANSAS LEGISLATORS MAY VOTE TUESDAY ON REVISED ABORTION BILL SEBELIUS VETOED (5/5)

ARIZONA CATHOLIC BISHOPS RELEASE EXTENSIVE STATEMENT ON ABORTION-CONSCIENCE RIGHTS (5/5)

AUSTRALIAN WOMEN PLEAD NOT GUILTY TO ASSISTED SUICIDE IN NITSCHKE CASE (5/5)

STOWERS STEM CELL RESEARCH INSTITUTE STILL WON'T EXPAND AFTER MISSOURI RULING (5/5)

New Swiss Guard recruits welcomed by Pontiff (5/5)

TV witnesses annual miracle of St. Januarius (5/5)

Religious superiors confer on AIDS treatment (5/5)

Replacement soon for Cardinal Ruini in Rome? (5/5)

Solidarity and subsidiarity work together, Pope says (5/5)

Pope: Catholic laity must show world faith not opposed to freedom (5/5)

Zimbabweans afraid to vote without monitors, says church official (5/5)

U.S. commission cites Vietnam as major violator of religious freedom (5/5)

Washington archbishop says denial of Communion is up to local bishops (5/5)

Vatican theologians see miracle in Hawaiian woman's cancer cure (5/5)

NEWS BRIEFS May-5-2008 (5/5)

Vatican theologians see miracle in Hawaiian woman's cancer cure (5/5)

PREGNANT INDIANA MOM WHO LOST TWINS IN ROBBERY ATTACK SHARES HER STORY (5/5)

ABORTION MAKES MOTHER'S DAY A SOLEMN OCCASION FOR MANY WOMEN (5/5)

Religious release 'map' of how orders help people with HIV/AIDS (5/5)

Catholic agencies assess humanitarian situation in Myanmar (5/5)

Some Latin American politicians grounded in Catholic social teaching (5/5)

Swiss Guards show that loyalty to church does not change, pope says (5/5)

Massachusetts hospital offers sex-change treatment for children (5/5)

Mexican priest beaten to death (5/5)

Pope sees revival of interest in Rosary (5/5)

Formal approval for French Marian apparitions (5/5)

Mormons barred from receiving Catholic parish records (5/5)

Vatican official challenges colleges to be 'unambiguously Catholic' (5/5)

Christian Brothers University president killed in two-car crash (5/5)

Alvare named consultor to Pontifical Council for the Laity (5/5)

Pope says Christians have fundamental duty to work for peace, justice (5/5)

Praying the rosary is experiencing a new revival, pope says (5/5)

Pope to laity: Be "citizens worthy of the Gospel" (5/5)

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Pope (5/5)

Vietnam, Vatican moving toward diplomatic relations? (5/5)

JAMAICA NURSES ASSOCIATION SAYS PROMOTE BETTER HEALTH CARE, NOT ABORTION (5/5)

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH TAKES SMALL PRO-LIFE STEPS TO OPPOSE ABORTION (5/5)

Some Latin American politicians grounded in Catholic social teaching (5/5)

MICHIGAN DOCTORS' GROUP NEUTRAL ON EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH FUNDING (5/5)

CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE EXPECTED TO VOTE THIS WEEK ON BILL PROMOTING EUTHANASIA (5/5)

KANSAS AGENCY SAYS INVESTIGATION OF ABORTION PRACTITIONERS IS PROGRESSING (5/5)

PRO-LIFE DEMOCRAT TONY CAMPOLO JOINS PRO-ABORTION PARTY'S PLATFORM CMTE (5/5)

Pope: Catholic laity must show world faith not opposed to freedom (5/5)

LIFENEWS.COM NEWS BRIEFS (5/5)

LIFENEWS.COM NEWS BRIEFS (5/4)

PRO-LIFE CONGRESSMAN WILL HEAD UP REPUBLICAN CONVENTION PLATFORM CMTE (5/4)

MISSOURI MEASURE TO CLOSE LOOPHOLES ON HUMAN CLONING WON'T MAKE BALLOT (5/2)

Archbishop Flynn resigns; Archbishop Nienstedt succeeds him (5/2)

Poll shows pope's visit influenced attitudes toward church, faith (5/2)

Witnesses warn: Iraqi refugees pose a looming humanitarian crisis (5/2)

Vatican letter directs bishops to keep parish records from Mormons (5/2)

NEWS BRIEFS May-2-2008 (5/2)

Gas, food prices hurting agencies' ability to deliver social services (5/2)

Bankruptcy judge approves $37 million settlement in Davenport Diocese (5/2)

Gas, food prices hurting agencies' ability to deliver social services (5/2)

Bishop Boland named bishop-promoter of Apostleship of the Sea (5/2)

Pope to spend 10 days, including 3 of rest, on July trip to Australia (5/2)

Bishop Boyea installed as fifth bishop of Lansing (5/2)

Chinese Catholic officials offer advice on May pilgrimages, devotions (5/2)

Not an easy read: Survey indicates Bible hard to understand (5/2)

Pope meets Cuban bishops, praises church's work despite 'limitations' (5/2)

KANSAS SUPREME COURT UNSEALS RETRIBUTION LAWSUIT BY PLANNED PARENTHOOD (5/2)

AUSTRALIA PRIME MINISTER OPPOSES EUTHANASIA, WOULD ALLOW CONSCIENCE VOTE (5/2)

MISSOURI CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE UNVEILED, AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE STATEWIDE (5/2)

Hitting nails on heads (5/2)

Assisi: armed guards to curb beggars, pickpockets (5/2)

BARACK OBAMALEADS IN NORTH CAROLINA, HILARY CLINTON HOLDS INDIANA ADVANTAGE (5/2)

Pope plans short vacation before World Youth Day (5/2)

Italian teens are top consumers of morning-after pill (5/2)

British royal's fiancée renounces Catholic faith (5/2)

Two beatifications this weekend (5/2)

Council of Europe weighs same-sex adoption (5/2)

Bankruptcy court approves settlement by Davenport diocese (5/2)

SCIENTIST SAYS BRITISH HUMAN CLONING BILL WOULD ALLOW HUMAN-CHIMP MATING (5/2)

RUSSIA'S ABORTION-CAUSED UNDERPOPULATION CRISIS REQUIRES FOREIGN WORKERS (5/2)

Vatican letter directs bishops to keep parish records from Mormons (5/2)

Pope prods Cuba on religious freedom (5/2)

MEXICO SUPREME COURT HEARS FROM ABORTION ADVOCATES RESPONDING TO LAWSUIT (5/2)

PLANNED PARENTHOOD ABORTION BUSINESSES GETTING BIGGER, PRO-LIFER KNOWS WHY (5/2)

YALE STUDENT'S PERFOMANCE ART AMBIGUITY COVERS UP TRUTH ABOUT ABORTION (5/2)

COLORADO LEGISLATORS WILL LEAD FIGHT AGAINST ABORTION-PERSONHOOD AMENDMENT (5/2)

Archbishop answers critics on Communion for politicians (5/2)

Irish Christian leaders barred from holy site in Jerusalem (5/2)

Vatican unworried by Pope's exclusion from Time top-100 list (5/2)

Pope meets Cuban bishops, praises church's work despite 'limitations' (5/2)

URUGUAY PRESIDENT TABARE VAZQUEZ VETOES BILL TO LEGALIZE ABORTION (5/1)

Conscience safeguards crucial to human dignity, Arizona bishops say (5/1)

Bishop: Balance needed when deciding liability claims in civil cases (5/1)

Philadelphia cardinal praises proposed human-animal hybrid ban (5/1)

NEWS BRIEFS May-1-2008 (5/1)

Bishop: Balance needed when deciding liability claims in civil cases (5/1)

JAPANESE POLICE WANT SUICIDE INSTRUCTIONS REMOVED FROM THE INTERNET (5/1)

FEDERAL APPEALS COURT OKAYS INJUNCTION PROTECTING PRO-LIFE WASHINGTON PHARMACISTS (5/1)

Survey reveals confusion on resources for pregnant college students (5/1)

Chinese Catholics pray for Olympics as torch arrives in Hong Kong (5/1)

Mexican archdiocese welcomes removal of jail time for migrants (5/1)

Australian bishops warn of risks in accessing online pornography (5/1)

Austrian, Swiss churches plan evangelization drive for Euro 2008 (5/1)

Charity announces plans for Marian statue in London (5/1)

Pope's trip to Australia to take 10 days, including three for rest (5/1)

Cardinal accepts apology after being turned away from Western Wall (5/1)

Catholic student traces her Jewish history on trip to Germany, Poland (5/1)

Follow-up on pope's visit depends on U.S. Catholics, theologian says (5/1)

HOUSE APPROVES PRO-LIFE GENETIC DISCRIMINATION BAN, HEADS TO PREISDENT (5/1)

TENNESSEE PRO-LIFE LEGISLATORS FAIL TO REVIVE AMENDMENT TO LIMIT ABORTIONS (5/1)

TIME FOR PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES IN BELIZE TO STAND UP TO LEGALIZED ABORTION (5/1)

HALEIGH POUTRE TESTIFIES ABOUT ABUSE AFTER NEARLY BECOMING EUTHANASIA VICTIM (5/1)

PRO-LIFE GROUPS PLAN FUNERAL FOR BABIES KILLED IN ABORTIONS AT DUMPSTER CLINIC (5/1)

PRO-LIFE GROUP WANTS ABORTION DEBATE DROPPED TO FOCUS ON CLONING BILL (5/1)

COUNCIL OF EUROPE CRITICIZES IRELAND FOR NOT LEGALIZING ABORTION (5/1)

FLORIDA LAWMAKERS WILL BRING BACK ABORTION-ULTRASOUND BILL, PRO-LIFERS UPSET (5/1)

Mexican archdiocese welcomes removal of jail time for migrants (5/1)

CRS chairman says agency practices church teachings on condoms (5/1)

PRO-LIFE GROUPS BACK CONGRESSIONAL BILL TO BAN HUMAN-ANIMAL HYBRID CLONES (4/30)

KANSAS SENATE FAILS TO OVERRIDE SEBELIUS VETO ON BILL TO LIMIT ABORTIONS (4/30)

Pope says trip to U.S. was opportunity to give, receive hope, faith (4/30)

Catholic Worker Movement marks 75th anniversary without fanfare (4/30)

Fire destroys two buildings at John Michael Talbot's hermitage (4/30)

Haiti's food crisis prolongs national angst, promotes flight in boats (4/30)

CRS chairman says agency practices church teachings on condoms (4/30)

Industrialized farms must treat rural America better, commission says (4/30)

Wisconsin bishops release pastoral letter on stem-cell research (4/30)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-30-2008 (4/30)

PLANNED PARENTHOOD PAINTS FALSE CHOICE ON BIRTH CONTROL VS. GROCERIES (4/30)

YALE U. STUDENT WHO CREATED ABORTION ART CONTROVERSY SUBMITS NEW WORK (4/30)

Archbishop urges justice, not death for Iraqis on trial for genocide (4/30)

Iranian Muslims, Vatican reps say faith is never against reason (4/30)

Brazil sees 40% rise in religious vocations (4/30)

Pope's prayer intentions for May (4/30)

Papal schedule for May-June-July released (4/30)

Outgoing Italian health minister revises IVF guidelines (4/30)

Filipino bishops back move to curb lucrative organ-transplant business (4/30)

CWN closed for Ascension Thursday (4/30)

Author Anne Rice talks of losing, regaining her Catholic faith (4/30)

Bishop Pelotte's resignation accepted nine months after injuries (4/30)

Catholic Charities USA's volunteer of the year empowers men with AIDS (4/30)

Alaskan governor praised for response to her Down syndrome child (4/30)

New chair of Canadian Indian truth commission wants to hear all sides (4/30)

INDIANA PROSECUTOR WANTS UNBORN VICTIMS LAW TO APPLY THROUGHOUT PREGNANACY (4/30)

MISSOURI SENATE CORRECTS "ERROR" ON LIMITING PRESCRIPTION OF ABORTION DRUGS (4/30)

Japanese bishops appeal to Vatican in clash with NeoCatechumenate (4/30)

Cardinal Pell leery of adopting Australian charter of rights (4/30)

Blessed Damien of Molokai moves toward canonization (4/30)

CANADA CONSIDERS PROPOSAL TO SELL MORNING AFTER PILL WITHOUT PHARMACIST (4/30)

Catholic Worker Movement marks 75th anniversary without fanfare (4/30)

Chinese orchestra plans Vatican concert (4/30)

Bishop Pelotte resigns; erratic behavior raised questions (4/30)

OHIO SENATE COMMITTEE HOLDS FIFTH HUMAN CLONING BAN HEARING WITHOUT VOTE (4/30)

BRITISH ABORTION PRACTITIONER FOUND GUILTY OF SEXUALLY ABUSING TEENAGER (4/30)

NUMBER OF NETHERLANDS EUTHANASIA CASES INCREASE, NOT ALL DEATHS REPORTED (4/30)

SCIENTISTS TURN ETHICAL EMBRYONIC-LIKE STEM CELLS INTO HEART, BLOOD CELLS (4/30)

FLORIDA SENATE DEFEATS BILL ALLOWING WOMEN TO SEE ULTRASOUND BEFORE ABORTION (4/30)

TENNESSEE HOUSE MAY VOTE ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT ON ABORTION THURSDAY (4/30)

Shi'ite leaders join Vatican in defending faith, reason (4/30)

Pope sees US as model for healthy secularism (4/30)

FLORIDA SENATE CONTINUES DELAYING CLOSE VOTE ON ABORTION ULTRASOUND BILL (4/30)

Pope says trip to U.S. was opportunity to give, receive hope, faith (4/30)

Pope's U.S. visit expected to yield spiritual returns beyond costs (4/29)

Minister's assertions about race, religion continue to draw attention (4/29)

Costs of papal visit to U.S. hard to pin down but total millions (4/29)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-29-2008 (4/29)

Costs of papal visit to U.S. hard to pin down but total millions (4/29)

MISSOURI GOVERNOR IMPLEMENTS NEW PROGRAM PROMOTING ABORTION ALTERNATIVES (4/29)

SEX-EDUCATION REPLACING MARRIAGE THE BASIS OF THE PRO-ABORTION MOVEMENT (4/29)

Diverse leadership seen at summit as key to future of healthy church (4/29)

Second-oldest U.S. Catholic college marks 200th with new postal card (4/29)

Arkansas churches unite after plant fire puts 800 out of work (4/29)

Meeting pope at ground zero brings tears to Sept. 11 survivor (4/29)

French bishops announce pope to visit Paris, Lourdes in September (4/29)

Moscow Archdiocese launches monthly paper to replace closed weekly (4/29)

Chinese orchestra to perform Mozart's 'Requiem' for pope (4/29)

Vatican says Christians, Buddhists should work jointly on environment (4/29)

KANSANS SENATE EXPECTED TO VOTE WEDNESDAY ON OVERTURNING ABORTION BILL VETO (4/29)

BRITISH PARLIAMENT COULD VOTE ON HUMAN CLONING BILL AS EARLY AS MAY 12 (4/29)

Survey shows Italians ignorant about the Bible (4/29)

Bavarian political party asks EU recognition of faith (4/29)

New Hampshire diocese opposes plaintiff's bid to re-open sex-abuse lawsuit (4/29)

French Catholics, Protestants break down dividing wall (4/29)

SPAIN JUDGE DROPS CHARGES AGAINST WOMEN IN ILLEGAL LATE-TERM ABORTION CASE (4/29)

BRITISH PRO-LIFE GROUP OUTRAGED GOVT SAYS ABORTIONS DONE ON PRE-TEENS (4/29)

Ahmadinejad praises Vatican diplomacy (4/29)

Rome's newly elected mayor sends greetings to Pontiff (4/29)

Female L'Osservatore reporter is a Vatican first (4/29)

Vatican message to Buddhists highlights shared environmental concerns (4/29)

PRO-LIFE DEMOCRAT NAT HENTOFF CAN'T SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA OVER ABORTION (4/29)

FORMER ABORTION BUSINESS DIRECTOR TALKS WITH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CONVENTION (4/29)

Confirmed: Pope to visit Lourdes, Paris in September (4/29)

India: 1,800 Christians "reconvert" to Hindu faith (4/29)

Biofuel demand drives up food costs, Vatican delegate notes (4/29)

Former Gdansk archbishop urges support for successor (4/29)

Tariq Aziz, top Christian in old Iraqi regime, goes on trial (4/29)

Cardinal Egan's rebuke to Giuliani: important subtleties (4/29)

Meeting pope at ground zero brings tears to Sept. 11 survivor (4/29)

BLACK PRO-LIFE LEADER CRITICIZES DAMON WAYANS' FORCED ABORTION VIDEO (4/29)

ABORTION BUSINESS IN ILLINOIS SUED FOR DOING ABORTION WITHOUT CONSENT (4/29)

ELECTORAL COLLEGE MAP SHOWS JOHN MCCAIN LEADING BOTH OBAMA AND CLINTON (4/28)

Walesa attends installation of controversial Polish prelate (4/28)

Abuse victims accept settlement from bankrupt Iowa diocese (4/28)

Russia-Ukraine religious ties unbreakable, Orthodox Patriarch says (4/28)

New Vatican stamps mark Lourdes anniversary (4/28)

Indonesia to extradite priest facing abuse charges in Australia (4/28)

Pope ordains 29 new priests for Rome diocese (4/28)

Vatican spokesman dismisses speculation on papal succession (4/28)

Vatican II liturgical changes "irreversible," Archbishop Marini says (4/28)

Caritas leader urges arms embargo for Zimbabwe (4/28)

Vatican official calls liturgical renewal 'irreversible path' (4/28)

Pope urges efforts to end renewed violence in African trouble spots (4/28)

Web site chronicles Catholic high school days from long ago (4/28)

Political turnaround: Democrats are the ones talking about religion (4/28)

Ancient rock touched by St. Francis donated to San Francisco shrine (4/28)

Cardinal seeks meeting with Giuliani about Communion at papal Mass (4/28)

Pope Benedict moved in meeting with abuse victims, cardinal says (4/28)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-28-2008 (4/28)

John Carroll's unique gifts made U.S. church succeed, archbishop says (4/28)

PRO-INFANTICIDE PROFESSOR PETER SINGER GETS 20K FOR ARIZONA STATE SPEECH (4/28)

BRITAIN MARKS 40 YEARS OF LEGALIZED ABORTION ON SUNDAY, NO CHANGE LIKELY (4/28)

Vatican dismisses French newspaper report that pope is in poor health (4/28)

Assisi, home of St. Francis, institutes ban on begging (4/28)

John Carroll's unique gifts made U.S. church succeed, archbishop says (4/28)

Iranian president praises Vatican's justice efforts, says newspaper (4/28)

Baltimore pastor details evolution of multicultural ministry (4/28)

Florida woman honors forgotten mothers in nursing homes with roses (4/28)

Pope ordains new priests, tells them to spread Gospel joy (4/28)

Homeless end occupation of historic basilica in Naples after 22 days (4/28)

75 percent of Americans surveyed read Bible passage in last year (4/28)

Cardinal seeks meeting with Giuliani about Communion at papal Mass (4/28)

PLANNED PARENTHOOD PAINTS FALSE CHOICE ON BIRTH CONTROL VS. GROCERIES (4/28)

MISSOURI ABORTION ADVOCATES ATTACK BILL TO BAN FORCED, COERCED ABORTIONS (4/28)

KANSAS JUDGE PREVENTS DISTRICT ATTORNEY FROM GETTING ABORTION REPORTS (4/28)

Florida woman honors forgotten mothers in nursing homes with roses (4/28)

INDIA PRIME MINSTER CALLS SEX-SELECTION ABORTION PROBLEM A "NATIONAL SHAME" (4/28)

EX-PLANNED PARENTHOOD ABORTION BUSINESS VP BASHES "CITIZEN JOURNALISM" (4/28)

NEW YORK CATHOLIC CARDINAL EGAN UPSET PRO-ABORTION RUDY GIULIANI TOOK COMMUNION (4/28)

NOVAK: BLAME CATHOLIC LEADERS, NOT POPE, FOR PRO-ABROTION POLS TAKING COMMUNION (4/28)

Pope urges efforts to end renewed violence in African trouble spots (4/28)

Australian bishops' pastoral highlights internet safety (4/28)

Sri Lankan troops restore Madhu shrine to Church (4/28)

Pope sees new hope for Catholicism in America (4/28)

Papal appeal for suffering Africa (4/28)

LIFENEWS.COM NEWS BRIEFS (4/28)

POLLS SHOW MIXED NEWS FOR OBAMA, CLINTON IN INDIANA, NORTH CAROLINA (4/28)

LIFENEWS.COM NEWS BRIEFS (4/27)

WISCONSIN MAN CONVICTED WHO MURDERED PASTOR OVER MONEY FOR ABORTION (4/27)

UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COMMITTEE PRESSURES POLAND TO PROMOTE ABORTION (4/27)

BARACK OBAMA DEFENDS OPPOSITION TO PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN IN INTERVIEW (4/27)

NO PARTIAL-BIRTH LAWSUITS SHOWS ABORTION ADVOCATES LIED ABOUT HEALTH EXCEPTION (4/27)

PRO-LIFE GROUP TO HOLD VIGILS OUTSIDE FEDERAL, STATE SUPREME COURTS (4/25)

WASHINGTON ASSISTED SUICIDE OPPONENTS EDUCATE RESIDENTS ACROSS THE STATE (4/25)

KANSAS JUDGE DENIES PLANNED PARENTHOOD MOTIONS IN ABORTION HEARING (4/25)

Death threat against Guatemalan bishop (4/25)

AURORA, ILLINOIS PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES EXPECTED AT MASSIVE ABROTION CENTER PROTEST (4/25)

Sri Lankan forces seize Madhu shrine (4/25)

UN panel pressures Poland on abortion, gay rights (4/25)

Homeless people occupy historic basilica in Naples (4/25)

Impact of pope's visit goes beyond his six-day stay, say observers (4/25)

Philadelphia Archdiocese closes 'blessed' bicentennial year (4/25)

Dignity, not utility, must govern bioethics, law students told (4/25)

Senate passes bill that bars discrimination based on genetic testing (4/25)

White House summit examines plight of urban faith-based schools (4/25)

Political turnaround: Democrats are the ones talking about religion (4/25)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-25-2008 (4/25)

Pope says music can bring hope to wounded world (4/25)

Pope to give homily by satellite at eucharistic congress in Quebec (4/25)

Church leaders call for justice after murder in Peru's Amazon region (4/25)

New York abortuary closes after 40-day prayer vigil (4/25)

Pope lauds "spiritual value" of music (4/25)

Confirmed: Vatican sees miracle in Newman's cause (4/25)

Cardinal: Relics of Padre Pio remind Catholics saints were people (4/25)

Young man dedicates years to walk the world for Christian unity (4/25)

Three Chicago siblings serve their country as another waits in wings (4/25)

WORLD'S FIRST CLONED DOG WILL PARTICIPATE IN FIRST BREEDING OF CLONED DOGS (4/25)

Impact of pope's visit goes beyond his six-day stay, say observers (4/25)

NEW YORK ABORTION CENTER CLOSES AFTER 40 DAYS FOR LIFE PRO-LIFE CAMPAIGN (4/25)

PRO-LIFE SENATOR RESPONDS TO BARACK OBAMA COMPARING HIM TO TERRORIST (4/25)

REPUBLICAN PARTY LEADER: JOHN MCCAIN'S CAMPAIGN WILL REACH OUT TO PRO-LIFERS (4/25)

BLACK PRO-LIFE PASTORS, COLLEGE STUDENTS PROTEST ABROTION RACISM TO CONGRESS (4/25)

SOUTH DAKOTA VOTERS WILL CONSIDER SECOND ABORTION BAN IN NOVEMBER (4/25)

OHIO STUDENTS THREATENED WITH MISSING PROM OVER ABORTION SHIRTS (4/25)

OKLAHOMA LEGISLATORS INCLUDE EMERGENCY CLAUSE IN ABORTION ULTRASOUND BILL (4/25)

States take up immigration bills as Congress stays on sidelines (4/25)

SENATE APPROVES GENETIC DISCRIMINATION BAN, PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES APPLAUD (4/24)

Rising food prices highlight controversy over biofuels (4/24)

Papal trip volunteers impress nuns with their generosity, spirit (4/24)

Archbishop lauds pope's acknowledgment of Eastern Catholic churches (4/24)

Papal medallion given to people during visit features Capitol, U.N. (4/24)

States take up immigration bills as Congress stays on sidelines (4/24)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-24-2008 (4/24)

MOTANA BOARD REJECTS PLANNED PARENTHOOD ANTI-PHARMACIST REQUEST (4/24)

MEXICO CITY PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES LIGHT 7,000 CANDLES TO MARK ABORTION ANNIVERSARY (4/24)

British legislators amend bill to protect religious criticism of gays (4/24)

Experts say high food prices permanent; bishops urge help for poor (4/24)

Pope urges bishops of Caucasus to witness to Christ through charity (4/24)

Cardinal: Relics of Padre Pio remind Catholics saints were people (4/24)

English cardinal moves closer to sainthood with U.S. deacon's healing (4/24)

University's new prize goes to entrepreneur who helps relief groups (4/24)

Quebec's bishops: Ombudsman needed to ensure migrants' rights (4/24)

Religious march on Parliament to encourage climate change fight (4/24)

Quebec's Catholic bishops urge province to protect family farms (4/24)

Pope praises Vatican prayer project to encourage priests, vocations (4/24)

JUSTICE ANTONIN SCALIA SAYS CONSTITUTION NEITHER ALLOWS NOR BANS ABORTION (4/24)

RUSSIAN DUMA BILL BANS ABORTION ADS IN MEDIA TO REDUCE HIGH FIGURES (4/24)

PRO-LIFE ADVOCATES UPSET BY DAMON WAYANS FORCED ABORTION YOUTUBE VIDEO (4/24)

PRO-LIFE GROUPS IN CALIFORNIA, WISCONSIN FIRST TO BACK JOHN MCCAIN (4/24)

OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL FIGHTS FOR ABORTION DRUG SAFETY LAW AT APPEALS COURT (4/24)

NEW MEXICO PRO-LIFE STUDENT PREVENTED FROM HOLDING SILENT ABORTION PROTEST (4/24)

Filipino prelate vows to continue criticizing government corruption (4/24)

Portraits of Mafia boss appear on Palermo cathedral (4/24)

Philippines: diocese will rice provided by US donation (4/24)

Women of faith found more fertile (4/24)

YALE INVESTIGATION FINDS NO HUMAN BLOOD IN "ABORTION ART" STUDENT'S STUDIO (4/24)

UNFORGETTABLE LOOKS OF AN ABORTION, HOW SEEING THE PROCEDURE CHANGES MINDS (4/24)

INDIA GOVERNMENT WILL INCREASE PENALTIES ON DOCTORS FOR SEX-SELECTION ABORTIONS (4/24)

ALASKA GOVERNOR REJECTS ABORTION IN SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION, WANTS SUCCESS (4/24)

Three beatifications scheduled next week (4/24)

Rebel artillery hits nuncio's residence in Burundi (4/24)

Experts say high food prices permanent; bishops urge help for poor (4/24)

Thousands flock to venerate Padre Pio (4/24)

Faith survives despite trials in Caucasus, Pope says (4/24)

New Russian visa rules create problems for clergy (4/24)

Unlock agricultural potential of developing world, Vatican urges (4/24)

Rising food prices highlight controversy over biofuels (4/24)

Fact or fiction, the Yale abortion project makes an impact (4/23)

Health needs suffer when people seen only as workers, bishop says (4/23)

Religious order finds renewed life in the desert (4/23)

Bishop considers outreach to those served by priest guilty of abuse (4/23)

Expanded role for lay ministers emerges as summit topic (4/23)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-23-2008 (4/23)

Health needs suffer when people seen only as workers, bishop says (4/23)

WISCONSIN PRO-LIFE PHARMACIST'S CASE HEADS TO STATE SUPREME COURT (4/23)

NEW OUTREACH HELPS FAMILY MEMBERS OF ABORTION VICTIMS FIND HOPE, HEALING (4/23)

STACKED CONGRESSIONAL PANEL BLASTS ABSTINENCE, URGES FUNDING CUTS (4/23)

New models of pastoral leadership required for a changing U.S. church (4/23)

Traditionalist society says it's not time to reconcile with Vatican (4/23)

Pro-lifers: Drop in abortions in Italy doesn't lessen issue's gravity (4/23)

British Parliament likely to vote on abortion restriction (4/23)

Cincinnati archbishop says pope 'knows our reality' in U.S. church (4/23)

Search continues for Brazilian priest strapped to helium balloons (4/23)

Chinese priest calls concelebrating papal Mass 'event of a lifetime' (4/23)

Pope cites Vatican official's 'zeal and passion' to protect family (4/23)

LCWR names new executive director (4/23)

Media report traffic to be restricted near Shanghai's Sheshan shrine (4/23)

Zimbabwean church leaders: Opposition voters targeted for torture (4/23)

STUDY SHOWS MOST COLLEGES LACK ADEQUATE PREGNANCY HELP, CAUSING ABORTIONS (4/23)

BRITISH GROUP LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO KEEP 24-WEEK ABORTION TIME LIMIT (4/23)

ARIZONA HOUSE APPROVES REVISED POST-VETO BAN ON PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS (4/23)

TRIAL CONTINUES IN CASE OF BRITISH ABORTION PRACTITIONER ON SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES (4/23)

Zimbabwe: Christian leaders plead for end to post-vote violence (4/23)

UN leader decries agricultural subsidies in rich nations (4/23)

Vatican exhibition planned for Expo Zaragoza (4/23)

Italian priest brings Mass to video arcade (4/23)

Russian prelate offers Orthodox Easter greetings (4/23)

Vatican pharmacy to expand (4/23)

SOUTH DAKOTA SECRETARY OF STATE WILL DECIDE ON ABORTION BAN SIGNATURES SOON (4/23)

KANSAS DISTRICT ATTORNEY FILES RESPONSE TO STATE ON NEEDING ABORTION FILES (4/23)

Chinese priest calls concelebrating papal Mass 'event of a lifetime' (4/23)

Beatification soon for Cardinal Newman? (4/23)

Pope lauds late Cardinal Lopez Trujillo for defense of life (4/23)

Paraguay's new leader poses challenge to Vatican (4/23)

Zimbabwean church leaders: Opposition voters targeted for torture (4/23)

HILLARY CLINTON TOPS BARACK OBAMA IN PENNSYLVANIA, TRAILS IN DELEGATES (4/23)

ITALY SEES ABORTIONS DROP THREE PERCENT AS MORE DOCTORS REFUSE TO DO THEM (4/22)

Historical argument favors Communion on the tongue (4/22)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-22-2008 (4/22)

New models of pastoral leadership required for a changing U.S. church (4/22)

Anti-Semitism film shows personal journey, but is it too personal? (4/22)

North Dakota youth group crafts American Indian gifts for pope (4/22)

Pope urges young people to banish evils of drugs, poverty, racism (4/22)

'Vatican' board game helps players understand how a pope is elected (4/22)

Children give pope final U.S. send-off with colorful birthday cards (4/22)

Group tries to stop flow of Christian emigration from Holy Land (4/22)

Kansas priest marks 20th anniversary of heart transplant (4/22)

Pontifical North American College loses in Clericus Cup semifinals (4/22)

Man who sang for the pope at synagogue calls it 'powerful' experience (4/22)

Paraguayans elect retired Bishop Lugo as president (4/22)

New models of pastoral leadership required for a changing U.S. church (4/22)

New US studies back effectiveness of abstinence education (4/22)

IOWA HOUSE REMOVES FUNDING TO PLANNED PARENTHOOD ABORTION CENTERS (4/22)

CANADA CATHOLIC LEADER ENDORSES BILL C-484 TO PROTECT WOMEN AND CHILDREN (4/22)

MICHIGAN PRO-LIFE GROUPS BACK DISCHARGE PETITION ON PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION (4/22)

POLL FINDS MAJORITY OF AMERICANS DON'T WANT ROE OVERTURNED, EDUCATION HELPS (4/22)

ALASKA GOV. SARAH PALIN GIVES BIRTH TO DOWN SYNDROME BABY DESPITE ABORTION PRESSURE (4/22)

Polish commission chairman would limit IVF to married couples (4/22)

Italian abortion rate down (4/22)

Growing urban slums seen as challenge to development (4/22)

Polish rock musician faces charges for Bible-burning (4/22)

Lost American child discovered after solo tour of Rome (4/22)

ECONOMIST BEHIND ABORTION-CRIME LINK DEFENDS THEORY DESPITE REFUTATIONS (4/22)

BRITISH ABORTION PRACTITIONER DENIES HE SEXUALLY ABUSED TEENAGE PATIENT (4/22)

MISSOURI HOUSE SENDS FORCED ABORTION BAN TO SENATE, GOVERNOR SUPPORTIVE (4/22)

Children give pope final U.S. send-off with colorful birthday cards (4/22)

YALE STUDENT ALIZA SHVARTS LIKELY WON'T HAVE "ABORTION ART" DISPLAYED TODAY (4/22)

Church critic "outs" American cardinal (4/21)

Pope's challenge, US bishops' quick response (4/21)

PRO-LIFE GROUP SAYS ANTI-ABSTINENCE HEARING STILL A ONE-SIDED AFFAIR (4/21)

Pope ends US trip with a challenge in New York (4/21)

Roadside bomb kills Sri Lankan priest known as human rights activist (4/21)

English diocese to stop adoption work because of gay rights laws (4/21)

Pope says it was 'joy' to witness faith of U.S. Catholics (4/21)

San Francisco ministry fosters hope, change in gang culture (4/21)

Ronald McDonald House residents get unscripted moments with pope (4/21)

Even hidden areas at 'cathedral of baseball' transformed for Mass (4/21)

Monks search for new ways to support Mepkin Abbey (4/21)

U.S. Catholics give warm welcome to a previously unfamiliar pope (4/21)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-21-2008 (4/21)

Pope makes time to pay homage to U.S. theologian Cardinal Dulles (4/21)

PRODUCER OF DEMOGRAPHIC WINTER SAYS USA TODAY WRONG ON POPULATION DATA (4/21)

Catholics urge South Africa to refuse shipments of arms from Zimbabwe (4/21)

Paraguayans elect retired Bishop Lugo as president (4/21)

Orthodox groups clash in Church of the Holy Sepulchre (4/21)

Suspended bishop wins Paraguay's presidency (4/21)

SSPX leader rejects hopes for reconciliation with Rome (4/21)

Colombian Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, Vatican family expert, dies at 72 (4/21)

Pope makes time to pay homage to U.S. theologian Cardinal Dulles (4/21)

Arizona doctor's healing hands extend to Mexican children (4/21)

Theology students extol pope's pastoral gifts but say change unlikely (4/21)

Mother calls pope's blessing of youths with disabilities 'validation' (4/21)

SENATOR RICK SANTORUM SAYS PRO-LIFE VOTERS SHOULD BACK JOHN MCCAIN (4/21)

WASHINGTON POST BLAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH FOR PHILIPPINES POPULATION ISSUES (4/21)

KANSAS GOVERNOR KATHLEEN SEBELIUS VETOES BILL WITH SEVERAL ABORTION LIMITS (4/21)

Head of Pontifical Council for Family dead at 72 (4/21)

Fraud charges in case of "weeping" statue in Italy (4/21)

Paraguayans elect retired Bishop Lugo as president (4/21)

ARTIFICIAL REPRODUCTION COULD SOON TAKE PLACE WITH PILL IN WOMEN'S BODIES (4/21)

CALIFORNIA STEM CELL RESEARCH AGENCY WRONGFULLY TAKES CREDIT FOR SUCCESS (4/21)

COLORADO PRO-LIFE SENATE CANDIDATE DEFENDS AGAINST ABORTION ATTACKS (4/21)

U.S. Catholics give warm welcome to a previously unfamiliar pope (4/21)

EXPELLED MOVIE EXPOSES PLANNED PARENTHOOD'S PRO-ABORTION M.O. (4/21)

YALE OFFICIALS THREATEN TO BAN "ABORTION ART" PROJECT FROM SENIOR ART SHOW (4/21)

LIFENEWS.COM NEWS BRIEFS (4/21)

HILLARY CLINTON HOLDS LEAD OVER BARACK OBAMA WITH PENNSYLVANIA LOOMING (4/20)

U.N. room seen as reminder of world's need for prayer, meditation (4/20)

Build on 'impressive legacy' of U.S. church, pope urges at final Mass (4/20)

In U.S., pope preaches message of hope built on faith (4/20)

Pope achieved objectives critical to future of U.S. church (4/20)

'Move forward' in faith, pope urges Catholics at Yankee Stadium (4/20)

At ground zero, pope offers silent prayer, comforts survivors (4/20)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-20-2008 (4/20)

Pope achieved objectives critical to future of U.S. church (4/20)

LEADING PRO-LIFE CATHOLIC CARDINAL ALFONSO LOPEZ-TRUJILLO PASSES AWAY SATURDAY (4/20)

POPE BENEDICT XVI CLOSES U.S. VISIT WITH STRONG PRO-LIFE MESSAGE ON ABORTION (4/20)

Pope avoids politicking, urges strong moral focus in public policy (4/20)

Pope says it was 'joy' to witness faith of U.S. Catholics (4/20)

Video instructs priests, deacons on giving Communion to stadium crowd (4/20)

Catholic hospital personnel tend to needs of rally participants (4/20)

Chance to meet pope sparks excitement, nervousness for 12-year-old (4/20)

Yankees' owner says pope's message of brotherhood 'rings loud, clear' (4/20)

South Korean bishop welcomes anti-discrimination law for disabled (4/20)

Colombian Cardinal Lopez Trujillo, Vatican family expert, dies at 72 (4/20)

Diplomats welcome Pope Benedict's visit to United Nations (4/20)

For pope's birthday, bishops give him gift of $870,000 (4/20)

'Move forward' in faith, pope urges Catholics at Yankee Stadium (4/20)

Build on 'impressive legacy' of U.S. church, pope urges at final Mass (4/20)

At ground zero, pope offers silent prayer, comforts survivors (4/20)

Pope urges U.S. church to 'put aside all anger' and unite (4/19)

Pope blesses disabled youths at Yonkers seminary event (4/19)

Pope urges young people to banish evils of drugs, poverty, racism (4/19)

Young adults holding vigil rewarded with papal handshake (4/19)

Ecumenical meeting marks first time Mormons join in papal gathering (4/19)

Transplant patients give thanks at Chicago ceremony for gift of life (4/19)

Pioneer spirit helps run rural Catholic church in Alaska (4/19)

Christian leaders credit pope for bringing them together (4/19)

Spokesman says pope not planning changes to church laws on abuse (4/19)

Brazil's health council says embryonic stem-cell research OK (4/19)

What's a Norwegian Protestant doing singing for pope in a synagogue? (4/19)

German sweets beckon outside church welcoming Bavarian-born pope (4/19)

On third anniversary of election, pope thanks Americans for love (4/19)

Pope's visit shows 'how far we've come,' Jewish New Yorker says (4/19)

Midwesterners join cathedral crowd hoping to catch glimpse of pope (4/19)

Enthusiastic crowd greets Pope Benedict on New York's Fifth Avenue (4/19)

Seminary students say they desire to emulate pope's example (4/19)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-19-2008 (4/19)

Pope urges young people to banish evils of drugs, poverty, racism (4/19)

On third anniversary of election, pope thanks Americans for love (4/19)

Pope urges U.S. church to 'put aside all anger' and unite (4/19)

Diplomats welcome Pope Benedict's visit to United Nations (4/18)

At Nationals Park, a very long day, but 'the Holy Spirit was there' (4/18)

President welcomes pope; other U.S. actions send a different signal (4/18)

Bush summit seeks help for inner-city Catholic schools (4/18)

At New York synagogue, pope encourages 'bridges of friendship' (4/18)

Pope says divisions, abandoning tradition weaken Christian witness (4/18)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-18-2008 (4/18)

Pope says divisions, abandoning tradition weaken Christian witness (4/18)

Scripted interreligious encounter sparks spontaneous remarks (4/18)

College educators say they're encouraged, challenged by pope's words (4/18)

N.J. church goods store repairs items for use at Yankee Stadium Mass (4/18)

Pope's visit to synagogue 'clear message' of good will, rabbi says (4/18)

Retired Vatican envoy from tiny San Marino helped heal world (4/18)

Brooklyn students greet Pope Benedict as he arrives in New York (4/18)

Victims of priestly sexual abuse share feelings about papal meeting (4/18)

Couples for Christ in Philippines apologizes for split in membership (4/18)

Pope compares U.N. workers to family, where strong protect weak (4/18)

Pope, at U.N., says no government or religion can limit human rights (4/18)

At New York synagogue, pope encourages 'bridges of friendship' (4/18)

Pope affirms natural law in UN address (4/18)

US Senate drops "life" reference in resolution welcoming Pontiff (4/18)

TV host plans apology after tirade against Pope (4/18)

PRO-ABORTION FEMINIST WOMEN'S PAC TARGETS PRO-LIFE MEMBERS OF CONGRESS (4/18)

NEBRASKA RIGHT TO LIFE PUBLISHES PRO-LIFE PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER'S GUIDE (4/18)

European Council calls for end to abortion bans (4/18)

Bush encourages Catholic leaders at prayer breakfast (4/18)

Pope greets other religious groups, issues Passover greeting (4/18)

Israel, Vatican closer to diplomatic pact (4/18)

YALE STUDENT ALIZA SHVARTS INSISTS SHE TRIED TO GET PREGNANT, HAVE ABORTIONS (4/18)

PRESIDENT BUSH TOUTS PRO-LIFE RECORD AT NATIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYER BREAKFAST (4/18)

TOP PRO-ABORTION GROUP WORRIED JOHN MCCAIN'S PRESIDENTIAL BID SUCCEEDING (4/18)

TENNESSEE BILL GIVING WOMEN INFORMATION ON ABORTION RISKS FAILS, GETS STUDY (4/18)

Pope, at U.N., says no government or religion can limit human rights (4/18)

Pope speaks on academic freedom, Catholic identity (4/18)

Diplomats welcome Pope Benedict's visit to United Nations (4/18)

PRO-LIFE GROUPS REACT WITH DISMAY TO YALE STUDENT'S FAKE ABORTION ART (4/18)

CALIFORNIA CATHOLIC CONFERENCE WILL BACK PARENTAL NOTIFICATION ON ABORTION BID (4/18)

NORTH CAROLINA PRO-LIFE GROUPS WORK OVERTIME FOR CHOOSE LIFE LICENSE PLATE (4/18)

AUSTRALIA TEACHER WHO GOT STUDENT PREGNANT, BOUGHT ABORTION GETS SIX YEARS (4/18)

YALE STUDENT'S SELF-INDUCED ABORTION ART DISPLAY AN ELABORATE HOAX (4/17)

Papal Masses at baseball stadiums not new to U.S. Catholics (4/17)

For pope's birthday, bishops give him check for $870,000 (4/17)

Pope presents special chalice to show solidarity with Katrina victims (4/17)

Front-row seats not necessary to enjoy papal Mass (4/17)

D.C. papal Mass a multicultural mix of ancient and modern (4/17)

Pope meets interreligious leaders, says dialogue discovers truth (4/17)

Pope urges U.S. Catholics to renew their missionary energy (4/17)

Pope urges U.S. Catholic educators to lead students to deeper faith (4/17)

Pope meets privately with victims of priestly sexual abuse (4/17)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-17-2008 (4/17)

PRO-LIFE GROUP APPLAUDS JOHN MCCAIN FOR SAYING VP SHOULD OPPOSE ABORTION (4/17)

Pope meets with Jewish leaders, emphasizes Catholics' bond with them (4/17)

House passes bill expanding debt relief to poor countries (4/17)

Catholic University students thrilled to welcome pope 'on our turf' (4/17)

Archbishop discusses peace-building, maintaining peace in Burundi (4/17)

St. Louis couple say papal meeting boosted philanthropic goals (4/17)

Faithful excited to be part of papal Mass in Washington (4/17)

Bishops feel hopeful, optimistic after meeting with pope (4/17)

Morning commuters joined by early morning Massgoers (4/17)

Chilean specialist talks about his country's transition to peace (4/17)

Pittsburgh bishop testifies for Marriage Protection Amendment (4/17)

POPE BENEDICT TELLS CATHOLIC COLLEGE LEADERS TO UPHOLD PRO-LIFE VALUES (4/17)

Pope meets with abuse victims (4/17)

PRO-ABORTION CLINTON BACKERS ATTACK PRO-ABORTION OBAMA SUPPORTERS (4/17)

Pope meets privately with victims of priestly sexual abuse (4/17)

Three hot disputes on the papal visit (4/17)

Leave heart of John Paul II alone, Italian journalist argues (4/17)

UPCOMING HEARING ON ABSTINENCE EDUCATION COULD BE ONE-SIDED ATTACK (4/17)

TENNESSEE SENATE COMMITTEE PASSES BILL TO DIVERT PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDS (4/17)

Peruvian cardinal stops Communion in the hand (4/17)

Secular Europe prompts Christian skepticism, cardinal says (4/17)

Canonization cause advancing for Bl. Kateri (4/17)

Paraguay's bishops comment on looming Lugo presidential victory (4/17)

Controversial new head for Poland's Gdansk archdiocese (4/17)

Pope, US bishops exchange gifts (4/17)

PRO-LIFE COMMENTATOR ALLEGES YALE STUDENT'S "ABORTION ART" A SCAM (4/17)

Pope to bishops: fight "privatization" of faith (4/17)

Papal homily themes: hope and repentance (4/17)

OKLAHOMA LEGISLATURE OVERRIDES GOVERNOR HENRY'S VETO OF KEY ABORTION LIMITS (4/17)

ABORTION ADVOCATES HOLD UP CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION HONORING POPE BENEDICT (4/17)

BARACK OBAMA CRITICIZED FOR COMPARING PRO-LIFE SENATOR TO TERRORIST (4/17)

PREGNANCY CENTER LEADERS MARCH AGAINST PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTION BAN (4/17)

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGISLATORS REACH COMPROMISE ON ABORTION-ULTRASOUND BILL (4/17)

D.C. papal Mass a multicultural mix of ancient and modern (4/17)

Pope urges U.S. Catholics to renew their missionary energy (4/17)

YALE UNIVERSITY STUDENT ENGAGES IN SHOCKING SELF-INDUCED ABORTION ART DISPLAY (4/17)

OKLAHOMA GOVERNOR BRAD HENRY VETOES COMPREHENSIVE ABORTION LIMIT BILL (4/17)

MISSOURI HOUSE VOTES TO BAN FORCED ABORTIONS, HELP PREGNANT STUDENT ATHLETES (4/17)

PRO-ABORTION LAWMAKERS WILL TAKE COMMUNION AT THURSDAY MASS WITH POPE (4/17)

Children welcome pope on lawn of apostolic nunciature in Washington (4/16)

Long waits, chilly start don't deter crowd at White House ceremony (4/16)

Crowds of Catholics line Pennsylvania Avenue to welcome pope (4/16)

Church leaders criticize Peru's Amazon development plans (4/16)

Pope calls sex abuse scandal 'countersign' to Gospel of life (4/16)

Catholic students at Virginia Tech record CD to offer hope, healing (4/16)

U.S. ambassador says pope-Bush meeting was proud day for Americans (4/16)

Pope meets U.S. Catholic school students at papal nunciature (4/16)

Bush, pope exchange gifts accompanied by lemon cake (4/16)

Nine-year-old boy gets impromptu audience with pope (4/16)

Catholic school students give pope birthday gifts that will last (4/16)

U.S. ambassador says pope-Bush meeting was proud day for Americans (4/16)

POPE BENEDICT XVI AND PRESIDENT BUSH TOUCH ON PRO-LIFE ISSUES IN WELCOME (4/16)

WASHINGTON STATE ABORTIONS DOWN SLIGHTLY IN 2006, ABORTION RATIO LOWEST EVER (4/16)

Italy won't disclose vote totals from Vatican (4/16)

Portland archdiocese suddenly releases personnel files on abusive priests (4/16)

LOUISIANA HOUSE BACKS LEGISLATION BANNING TAX FUNDING OF HUMAN CLONING (4/16)

PRO-ABORTION REP TO PROBE CONTORVERSIAL JOHNS HOPKINS HEALTH DATABASE (4/16)

U.S. Supreme Court upholds Kentucky's lethal injections (4/16)

Russian Patriarch welcomes Islamic leaders' bid for dialogue (4/16)

Italian Catholic paper rips political left (4/16)

Russian Orthodox leader calls council for June (4/16)

Christian convert slain in Somalia (4/16)

Pope, President in wide-ranging discussion (4/16)

White House welcome for Pope (4/16)

JOHN MCCAIN: "DIFFICULT" NOT TO PICK RUNNING MATE WHO IS PRO-LIFE ON ABORTION (4/16)

NEW REPORT CLAIMS DANGEROUS ABORTION DRUG CAN HELP IN OVARIAN CANCER (4/16)

CATHOLIC PRO-LIFE SEN. BOB CASEY DEFENDS BACKING PRO-ABORTION BARACK OBAMA (4/16)

COUNCIL OF EUROPE APPROVES RESOLUTION ASKING NATIONS TO LEGALIZE ABORTION (4/16)

POPE'S VISIT PROMPTS CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS TO OK PRO-LIFE SPEAKER (4/16)

Pope: U.S. should uphold traditional role of religion in public life (4/16)

Mum's the word about menu for pope's 81st birthday celebration (4/16)

OHIO COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN AGAIN POSTPONES VOTE ON HUMAN CLONING BAN (4/15)

FLORIDA ABORTION ULTRASOUND CLEARS SECOND CMTE, HEADS TO FULL SENATE VOTE (4/15)

Mum's the word about menu for pope's 81st birthday celebration (4/15)

USCCB Web site on papal visit to carry live stream of event coverage (4/15)

Tragic deaths not meaningless, priest says at firefighters' funeral (4/15)

Baltimore Archdiocese celebrates 200 years of meeting challenges (4/15)

Peace-building network participants to finish book on theology, peace (4/15)

Cardinal Keeler credited with resolving new Catholic-Jewish tensions (4/15)

Response to sex abuse must go beyond compliance, archbishop says (4/15)

Pope Benedict greeted by Bush as he begins first U.S. visit (4/15)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-15-2009 (4/15)

'Lidia' of public television fame to cook for pope in New York (4/15)

Pope hopes to help heal wounds of priestly sex abuse during U.S. trip (4/15)

Jesuits urge Haitian government to make plans to fight hunger crisis (4/15)

Catholic University senior's essay lands him chance to meet pope (4/15)

Waiting for the pope: Planning to chat with him about peace and cats (4/15)

Groundskeeper says ballpark grass will be safe from crowds (4/15)

Guatemalan bishop known as mining critic receives death threat (4/15)

In-flight amenities: Journalists well-treated on papal plane (4/15)

Philippine archbishop condemns bomb blasts, calls for unity (4/15)

Kenyan bishops urge Cabinet to make resettlement a priority (4/15)

SECOND BIOETHICS WATCHDOG SAYS NEW HUMAN CLONING TECHNIQUE IS MOSTLY HYPE (4/15)

BLACK PRO-LIFE LEADER: WHY ARE THE SHEPHERDS LEADING THE SHEEP TO SLAUGHER? (4/15)

Pope arrives in US (4/15)

MALTA BISHOPS SUPPORT MOTION AGAINST ABORTION AT COUNCIL OF EUROPE (4/15)

Pope Benedict greeted by Bush as he begins first U.S. visit (4/15)

Viet authorities promise to return land around La Vang shrine (4/15)

Turkish government will allow Muslims to convert (4/15)

Polish official open to gay schoolteachers (4/15)

CANADA UNBORN VICTIMS BILL EXPECTED TO GET SECOND COMMITTEE DEBATE SOON (4/15)

In-flight amenities: Journalists well-treated on papal plane (4/15)

Maronite patriarch fears Lebanon near collapse (4/15)

Islamic militants denounce Pope, threaten Rome (4/15)

Russian state TV to air documentary on Pope (4/15)

NY parochial-school teachers begin strike before Pope's arrival (4/15)

PRESIDENT BUSH, PRO-LIFE GROUPS WELCOME POPE BENEDICT XVI TO AMERICA (4/15)

PRO-ABORTION CLINTON BACKER NOT SURE IF OBAMA CAN APPEAL TO WOMEN (4/15)

Pope "deeply ashamed" of priestly abuse (4/15)

Pope hopes to help heal wounds of priestly sex abuse during U.S. trip (4/15)

NEW PRO-LIFE MOVIE GIVES OBAMA AND CLINTON ANSWERS ON WHEN LIFE BEGINS (4/15)

UNITED METHODIST BISHOP WANTS CHURCH TO STAY IN PRO-ABORTION COALITION (4/15)

OHIO TEENAGERS FOUND GUILTY OF ATTACKING PREGNANT GIRL, KILLING UNBORN CHILD (4/15)

PRO-LIFE GROUP CHALLENGES PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS WITH VIDEO OF ABORTIONS (4/15)

Obama, Clinton take on tough faith questions at Compassion Forum (4/15)

CLAIMS OF NEW HUMAN CLONING TECHNOLOGY ARE MEDIA HYPE, BIOETHICIST SAYS (4/14)

ALASKA LEGISLATURE HEADS HOME, KILLING PARENTAL CONSENT BILL ON ABORTION (4/14)

MEDIA BIAS: BARACK OBAMA BACKERS CAN'T BE LABELED "ABORTION FOES" (4/14)

Pope comes to U.N. as 'a beacon of peace,' archbishop says (4/14)

Ground broken for Baltimore garden dedicated to Pope John Paul II (4/14)

Study explores support for vocations, response to decline in priests (4/14)

New Orleans restructuring aims for 'smaller but stronger' church (4/14)

Yankee Stadium Mass to mark bicentennials of four U.S. archdioceses (4/14)

Survey assesses Catholics' beliefs, practices on Mass, sacraments (4/14)

Obama, Clinton take on tough faith questions at Compassion Forum (4/14)

NEWS BRIEFS Apr-14-2009 (4/14)

Teachers' strike looms in NY schools as papal visit nears (4/14)

Pope says U.S. visit will be 'special missionary experience' (4/14)

Franciscan says Catholic schools in Holy Land must be supported (4/14)

Pope urges world to slash military spending, funnel savings for peace (4/14)

New head for Vatican economic prefecture (4/14)

Disarmament will require spiritual renewal, Pope says (4/14)

Pope rejects design for WYD liturgical vestments (4/14)

Nigerian archbishop calls for end to weapons of mass destruction (4/14)

Pope names Slovakian cardinal as envoy to eucharistic congress (4/14)

PRESIDENT BUSH DEFENDS PRO-LIFE VIEW ON ABORTION, STEM CELL RESEARCH (4/14)

STUDY: FEWER TEENS GETTING PREGNANT, FEWER PREGNANT TEENS HAVING ABORTIONS (4/14)

BRITISH PRO-LIFE LEADER: EX-PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR EVASIVE ON ABORTION (4/14)

Nigerian archbishop calls for end to weapons of mass destruction (4/14)

Pray for vocations, missions, Pope urges (4/14)

Buddhists in Sri Lanka want Marian shrine restored (4/14)

Belarus: government curbs plans to exploit old Catholic monastery (4/14)

DC auxiliary bishop sees political thrust to papal visit (4/14)

Pope names legate to Quebec's Eucharistic Congress (4/14)

Terror bomb hits cathedral in Philippines (4/14)

BARACK OBA


	"To win the world for the Immaculata, and as soon as possible." - St. Maximilian Kolbe