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Abraham Lincoln’s assassination tied to the Catholic Church

Bestselling author Teresa Tomeo sees a battle line drawn against an entire gender – not just this religion or that – with the HHS mandate

Baptized as an Anglican, Stephen B. Whatley was drawn to the Catholic Church and now is a practicing Catholic. This artists' amazing spiritual journey of faith is being recognized internationally for his Christian Tributes.

Voice of the Faithful, comprising thousands of concerned Catholics, has dedicated the last decade to supporting survivors and conscientious priests and trying to change Church structure and governance to help prevent scandals like child sexual abuse.

Congress listens to their consciences and constituents, revives funding for vital life-saving international aid

Cardinal Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., Fr. Dan Barron, O.M.V., of John Paul the Great Catholic University; Dr. Edward Sri of the Augustine Institute; and Grammy-nominated Catholic musician Matt Maher to discuss the new Roman Missal.

Strategy will focus on immediate emergency relief as well as long-term response that will build the resiliency of communities to lessen the impact of future drought.

Raider Publishing International announces the release of Dreaming of the Future of a Failing Church by Joseph Stanley.

Xaverian Missionaries will now serve in the Diocese of Nakhom Sawan in Thialand.

The Tokyo International Book Festival will be held July 7, -11, 2011. On display at the Publish America Booth will be "Unheard Voices":Children of Plains Estates by Claudette Milner. To preview its content send email to cmilner@claudettemilner.com.

BCSI reports on latest events arising in the chapter 11 cases commenced by dioceses and archdioceses of St George, Davenport, Portland Oregon, Spokane, Tucson Arizona and San Diego California.

A woman fired for no apparent cause from her parish position has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Voice of the Faithful’s Emily & Rosemary Fund for Women in the Churcch.

Recently, the Catholic League sent a letter to Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests that distorts the facts of a survey by the Greater Philadelphia VOTF regarding Pennsylvania SOL reforms and the facts of clergy sexual abuse scandal in Philadelphia.

In light of the Philadelphia Archdiocese's clergy child sexual abuse scandal, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops must improve the effectiveness of its Charter for the Protection of Children & Young People.

Peter Jugis, Bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina, is among those profiled in a newly released book chronicling John Paul II’s lasting influence on church culture (Living Miracles: The Spiritual Sons of John Paul the Great by Randall J. Meissen).

The Trumpet Heralding the Final Battle of Traditionalists Forces to Liberate The Holy Mass and Faith from the Deadly Cancer of Liberalism and its New (Age) Theology has Sounded

In the remarkably short space of 12 months, the second edition of the novel by South African writer Brian Stewart "Moses was a Liar" published by Raider Books NY, has been released.

History and fantasy merge in the stunning new novel Holy Betrayal, set in 1571 during the Inquisition.

Leading Catholic clergy and theologians are making themselves available for comment on and analysis of Light of the World: The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times.

Through the Goodness Reigns: Share the Story film competition, youth and young adults can act on Pope Benedict XVI’s recent challenge to share with the world “the treasure” that is Jesus Christ.

Tucson, AZ, Sep 17, 2010 – Catholic Internet Services, a family oriented Catholic Internet Provider, announced that it will be open for business on 1 Oct 2010 under the name of MyCatholicISP.com, offering DSL and Dial-Up service to its future users

Fr. Robert Barron, founder of WordOnFire.org, hosts T.V. programs that teach the Catholic Faith

Roman Catholic Military Archbishop Timothy Broglio, a former Vatican Ambassador, will arrive in Nebraska over Memorial Day Weekend to preach the Mass for newly ordained Nebraska Army National Guard Chaplain candidate Fr. Steve Thomlison

Fr. Jospeh Fessio defends Pope Benedict XVI with facts, details, and insight into teachings of the Catholic Church.

"We remain shocked and disappointed with the Vatican's reluctance to hold itself accountable for the injustice done to defenseless children. Catholics world-wide should boycott the church until the Vatican brings culprits to book."

The Apostolate for Family Consecration has published a new, illustrated book on the Rosary that is filled with visual and written aids, including more than 200 inspiring illustrations and quotes from Sacred Scripture, one for every Hail Mary.

Although not upheld, the charge against the Catholic Church to stop calling itself Christian was won, for it became clear: No one dares to dispute the fact that the church is not Christian!

Current amoral behavior in the Catholic Church has led a group to study centuries of Church machinations. A lawsuit hearing on Feb. 10 to forbid the Church from calling itself Christian takes place. Will centuries of subterfuge win over moral right?

Free Christians for the Christ of the Sermon on the Mount in All Cultures Worldwide Verdict of the European Court of Justice for Human Rights on the crucifix dispute in Italy.

While the media puts up a silent front on the issue in Germany, there's a hot discussion going on to the question of how Christian the church really is.

Author, Julius Falconer releases gripping detective murder mystery novel with an incredibly imaginative plot. Julius Falconer captivates his readers yet again with a delectable and ingenious plot that is sure to keep you gripped till the very end.

Pope Benedict XVI’s first social encyclical, Caritas in veritate or Love in Truth, was made public on July 7, 2009 by the Vatican. The Maximus Group offers a variety of spokespersons who can comment on the pope's encyclical.

The newly appointed archbishop of New York recently added fuel to the debate over clerical celibacy.

Despite its insistence on celibate priests, the Catholic Church is opening its arms to married priests who convert from other denominations, causing some to question the necessity of celibacy in the first place.

A recent poll of Austrians found that ninety-two percent are opposed to the Catholic Church’s requirement that its priests remain celibate—a remarkably high percentage in a nation that is three-quarters Roman Catholic.

CORPUS, the national association for an inclusive priesthood, wishes to convey its joy over the ordination of four women bishops on April 19, 2009, in Santa Barbara, California.

Though the debate over celibacy in the Catholic Church has been ongoing, two recent efforts have thrust the discussion front and center.

CORPUS, the national association for an inclusive priesthood, criticizes Bishop Morlino of Madison, Wisconsin, for his firing of pastoral associate Ruth Kolpack.

Status Envy argues that the secularization process occurring on many campuses is not the "natural" byproduct of modernization, but rather, the result of those seeking control over the culture and curriculum of Catholic colleges and universities.

Golfers in New Jersey can enjoy a round of 18-hole golf while helping raise money for US Catholic parishes.

RENEW International congratulations Sister Veronica Mendez, RCD for being invited to participate in a distinguished panel of speakers on the subject, Latinos and the Future of Catholicism.

Richard F. Janssen served as a senior editor of Business Week and as London Bureau Chief for the Wall Street Journal. He personally encountered examples of exorcism and used these experiences in his first novel.