September 28
China: Is forced abortion coming to an end or not?
Possible policy change doubted, called 'naive rumors'
Insurance giant settles suit over abortion scheme
Aetna violated state of Missouri's conscience protections
Pro-life group runs ads across Ohio 'battleground'
SBA List warns voters: President is an 'abortion radical'
Euthanasia accounts for 2.8% of all Dutch deaths
Plus, nearly a quarter of all such deaths are not reported
VatiLeaks trial begins in small Vatican court
Butler charged with theft; case may reveal more 'moles'
English priest bans yoga from church building
Hindu spiritual exercise 'not compatible' with Church
Synod's evangelization agenda includes America
Cardinal Wuerl: Reviving faith among the young is key
Russian Orthodox church restored in Beijing
Past communist officials had converted it into a garage
September 27
American College of OB/Gyns hypes IUDs for teens
Expert: Devices carry infection, fertility-damaging risk
Group has helped 30 abortion workers quit job
New charity says an abortionist may be next to convert
Philippines: Priest probed over ivory smuggling
Scandal-ridden monsignor ignites media controversy
German court backs Church on membership tax
Professor's desire to 'pray without paying' is thwarted
Newark archbishop exhorts flock on true marriage
Says dissenters should refrain from receiving Communion
Springfield bishop warns about voting for evil
Paprocki: Certain parties support 'intrinsic evils'
Pontifical Council for Culture celebrates Dante
Link between work and faith is Year of Faith theme
India: Catholics protest a mockery of faith
New film marks a 'new low' for Bollywood productions
September 26
Ill. ruling upholds pharmacists' conscience rights
Case provides a 'useful' parallel to HHS mandate suits
Pro-life forum addresses lopsided racial impact
Black Americans, 12% of population, have 42% of abortions
Vatican reverses Illinois priest's suspension
Mass 'improvisor' still has no parish or faculties
Kansas: Group buys Tiller's former abortion clinic
Former employee plans to re-establish abortion services
Middle East: Prelates decry Western interference
Western policies 'don't think about eastern Christians'
USCCB offers 'ten ways' to live the Year of Faith
Sacraments, prayer life, and works of mercy are key
Commission meets to decide new Anglican leader
New Archbishop of Canterbury to oversee 'critical time'
Uruguay's Congress votes to legalize abortion
Cuba and Mexico City have comparable liberal laws
September 25
France to ban 'mother' & 'father' from officialdom
As gay marriage looms, civil code mentions only 'parents'
26 states allow 12-year-olds to obtain contraception
Oregon allows 15-year-olds to consent to sterilization
Christians now comprise 46.5% of African population
Islamic fundamentalists are dismayed at being outnumbered
N.Y. public schools supply teens with Plan B
Bishops: End-run around parents is 'tragic, misguided'
Pew poll: Nominal Catholics greatly favor Obama
White evangelical Protestants back Romney, 74% to 19%
Presidential candidates invited to Notre Dame
Traditional election-year forum includes running mates
Nigeria cracks down on Islamist militants
Dozens killed in sweep after latest church bombing
'Reform' group criticizes German bishops' stance
Hierarchy repeats: 'One cannot partially leave the church'
September 24
USCCB is silent about global contraception campaign
CRS receives tens of millions from the Gates Foundation
Massachusetts school re-invites Kennedy to speak
Anna Maria College explores 'faith in the public square'
Nigeria: Suicide bomber strikes Catholic church
Two killed, 45 injured during Sunday Mass at cathedral
Bishop makes case for female deacons in America
Wcela: 'Iconic maleness is not a requirement for them'
Study examines views of the white working class
Of the 20 percent that are Catholic, half are pro-abortion
Defense of marriage is prophetic, not reactionary
Pope urges French bishops to a bold, creative response
Calif. governor expands abortion, contraception
Non-surgical abortions performed by nurses, midwives
Church in Australian state reveals abuse stats
Archbishop confirms 620 cases over eight decades
September 21
Europe: Can lesbian adoption trump father's rights?
Lawyer: Adults want to 'falsify children’s filiation' at whim
German bishops get tough about paying church tax
Those who 'opt out' can no longer receive sacraments
Bishop Conley speaks at Harvard's Catholic center
Exhorts all to embrace Newman’s teaching on conscience
Cardinal Newman Society picks top 50 high schools
Pennsylvania has seven, Texas has six, and Michigan, five
Amish haircut attackers guilty of hate crimes
Aggression over religion leads to ten-year jail term?
Cardinal Arinze: Evangelization requires charity
Preaching the truth comes with caring for bodily needs
Catholic University boasts large solar power system
2,600 panels generating 830 megawatts is biggest in D.C.
Spain: Fresco 'destroyer' now demands royalties
D-I-Y restoration of prized painting became tourist hit
September 20
Theologians weigh in on 'Jesus wife' papyrus piece
Denver prof: Vague word could refer to Jesus' mother
Rome: Disliked statue of John Paul II gets makeover
Sculptor claims he was rushed before, now it's complete
Miracle of St. Januarius repeats: Blood liquefies
Scientists are unable to explain yearly Naples phenomenon
Defrocked monsignor sues archdiocese for libel
Elderly N.Y. priest's accuser now admits that he lied
More abuse suits filed against Philly archdiocese
News conference announces 8 suits against 7 priests
Presidency, Supreme Court no longer held by WASPs
But both candidates, all 9 Supremes are from Ivy Leagues
Italian startup offers Church-approved ads for web
Group to maintain 'Catholic values' for vast online market
Pope: Christians & Muslims must give joint witness
We must stand 'together against divisions, violence, war'
September 19
Papyrus fragment makes reference to Jesus' wife
Harvard divinity prof displays 4th-century Coptic script
French satire magazine adds fuel to Muslim protests
Cartoons of Mohammed force increased security, closures
Missouri bill gives religious freedom protections
Lawmakers override governor's veto, counter HHS mandate
Utah bishop affirms collaboration with Mormons
Speech spells out similarities, differences in two faiths
Pro-lifers laud USCCB's new peace & justice head
Reyes replaces liberal old guard, will oversee the CCHD
First Belgian prisoner is killed by euthanasia
Gravely ill inmate dies, another now asks permission
Philadelphia archdiocese sells Jersey Shore villa
Mansion housed vacationing, elderly priests for decades
Vatican waiting for SSPX response to June letter
Fellay faces delicate task of maintaining group's unity
September 18
French cardinal predicts legal incest, polygamy
Warning of breakdown mocked by gay mayor of Paris
Archdiocese suspends priest for a second time
New accusation halts pastor's plan to return to ministry
Catholic high school opens Muslim prayer room
Ontario: Mother Teresa boasts of its diverse population
Chaput gives extensive interview about Philly
Prelate speaks on abuse crisis, finances, politics
'Freedom' cross campaign grows in Steubenville
Parishioners counter threat of lawsuit over city logo
VatiLeaks suspects receive Sept. 29 court date
The butler hoped a 'media shock' would help the Church
Disturbance charges dropped against U.K. pro-lifers
Use of graphic images of abortion led to police harassment
Cardinal Pell speaks on global gender imbalance
China: There are 32 million more boys than girls under 20
September 17
L.A. 'Catholics for Equality' priest is suspended
Gay marriage advocacy group founder put on inactive leave
Planned Parenthood text/chat program targets kids
Large fraction of teens use cell phones to get sex info
Lebanon: Pope appeals for peace at Beirut Mass
Pleas for end to 'the grim trail of death and destruction'
Anglican Cathedral in Orlando becomes Catholic
Florida parish joins ordinariate for Anglican converts
Laymen to preside at funerals in Liverpool, England
Archbishop aims to relieve pressure on strained priests
Salman Rushdie says publishers need to 'be braver'
Believes The Satanic Verses wouldn't be published today
Dolan & Colbert present comedy show at Fordham U.
3,000 students are treated to uplifting entertainment
Chicago group plans ahead for George's successor
Progressives 'make known their needs' for next cardinal
September 14
U.K.: Involuntary 'do not resuscitate' orders abound
Watchdog finds DNR routinely applied to elderly patients
Journalist: Williamson may be expelled from SSPX
Bishop continues acts of disobedience, feeds group rift
R.I. judge dismisses lawsuit against Legionaries
Ruling reveals dubious influence over $60 million will
Bp. Fabian Bruskewitz's successor named to Lincoln
Bishop James Conley to shepherd strong Nebraska diocese
Calif. Coptic man is key figure in anti-Muslim film
Authorities identify Christian 'with a checkered past'
Papal visit to Lebanon begins amid Mideast turmoil
Pope: Stop of arms imports to Syria will help end the war
Group urges Catholic schools to allow HPV vaccine
'Experts' threaten Calgary diocese with suit over issue
Womenpriests ordains a female deacon in Ohio
She'll continue her 'lifetime quest' to be a priest
September 13
Vatican spokesman decries offenses against Islam
Unjustified provocations only 'nourish tension and hatred'
Revised: Vatican spokesman condemns Libya killing
Lombardi: Nothing justifies terrorism, homicidal violence
Pope exhorts the Christians of the Middle East
'Be builders of peace and architects of reconciliation'
Cardinal Dolan spotlights overseas persecution
Challenges here 'are of a different order' than abroad
Sebelius broke law at abortion group's event
HHS 'retroactively reclassified the event as political'
Hobby Lobby retailer sues gov't over HHS mandate
It's the only non-Catholic for-profit business to do so
Seminary prof fired for views on homosexuality?
ITC staff had confronted him over controversial materials
English bishop cancels prominent feminist's lecture
It's the first time she's been admonished by the hierarchy
September 12
Hollywood begins drumbeat for incest & polygamy
Movies, celebrity magazines push 'expanding marriage'
Archbishop Chaput writes against the death penalty
Pennsylvania may carry out its first execution in 13 years
About 100 Americans commit suicide every 24 hours
It's the third leading cause of death for young adults
Iran: Christian pastor freed after three years
International pressure effects apostasy-charge acquittal
India: Deaths and church desecration follow protest
Police fire on anti-nuclear protestors, many are Catholic
Former Komen exec exposes Planned Parenthood
'Planned Bullyhood' reveals aggressive, partisan group
Catholic bishops reach out to U.S. Hispanics
USCCB launches Spanish-language Facebook page
Nigerian bishops warn of effort to split nation
Boko Haram causes sectarian violence to divide the land
September 11
California governor to decide 'triple-parent' law
Bill is inevitable outgrowth of normalized gay marriage
Planned Parenthood makes $3.2 million TV ad buy
$487 million in taxpayer money pays for Romney attack?
President Obama calls PP's president to thank them
Cecile Richards tweets about important election work
Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville course scrutinized
Critics: Class on deviant behavior includes homosexuality
Mass. gay couple sues Church over property sale
Diocese allegedly feared gay weddings would occur there
Polish priests launch first magazine on exorcism
Nation sees rise in possession cases, need for exorcists
Papal visit to Lebanon will promote regional peace
Pope: 'We must not resign ourselves to the violence'
Vatican hires Swiss anti-money-laundering expert
Holy See expands efforts to fight financial crimes
September 10
25 speakers promoted abortion at Dem convention
'Abortion-palooza' gives Obama slim one percent 'bounce'
Forced-abortion activist aims to meet Apple CEO
Chen wants U.S. tech companies to promote human rights
Convicted Bishop Finn's future is topic of debate
Some call for his resignation after misdemeanor case
Penn State Catholic center named for Sue Paterno
She and Joe helped raise millions over the past decade
Chaput urges 'deep changes' in Philly archdiocese
Archbishop marks end to 'the complacency of the past'
Cokie Roberts: DNC 'Over-the-top' on abortion
Political analyst for ABC, NPR warns of alienating voters
St. Joseph's to buy Philly archbishop's residence
Jesuit university to buy mansion, acreage for $10 million
Cathedral dedicated at former hub of persecution
Kazakhstan city was notorious for its Soviet labor camps
September 7
Dems & GOP are 'polar opposites' regarding U.N.
GOP denounces corrupt U.N. bureaucracy that needs reform
Bishop Finn is highest-ranking U.S. cleric convicted
Missouri judge gives two years of probation for cover-up
Dolan at DNC prays for unborn & religious liberty
Cardinal subtly admonishes on most of party's causes
European bishops: Solidarity & subsidiarity are key
Root of financial crisis is lack of anthropological vision
'Whole life' Democrat argues Obama is pro-life
Ex-congresswoman: Obamacare is most pro-life legislation
Bail granted to Pakistani Christian 'blasphemer'
Case spotlights misuse of laws to persecute minorities
Renault gives the Pope two all-electric minivans
Alternate popemobile has retractable step for accessibility
Religious Freedom Rallies planned for Oct. 20
Over 125,000 people attended the March and June events
September 6
Sr. Simone Campbell clouds Catholic teaching at DNC
When asked about abortion: 'That's beyond my pay grade'
'Nuns on the Bus' leader claims backing by USCCB
A relationship of convenience emerges at Dem convention
Bishop: Hierarchy’s credibility on abuse is 'shredded'
Conlon asks child protection group to promote progress
N. Ireland: Protestant group apologizes to parish
Statement greatly improves tense situation in Belfast
Poland: Solidarity spokesman criticizes Romney ad
Trade union distances itself from American electioneering
N.Y. Times: DNC is overdoing it on abortion issue
Columnists find abortion-palooza tone 'a risky proposition'
Missouri diocese & Bishop Finn face bench trial
Criminal case for failure to report abuse avoids jury
Status of Jerusalem becomes election controversy
Democrats omit declaration in party platform, GOP pounces
September 5
Fr. Groeschel steps down from weekly TV show
Network: Interview 'should never have been published'
N. Ireland: Belfast sees third night of violence
Leaders asked to address issues before a death occurs
Charlotte diocese posts big messages for Dems
Religious liberty banners hang near DNC convention site
Washington bishops: Gay marriage threatens liberty
Churches, groups that object are now accused, attacked
Usain Bolt invited to Vatican for 2013 conference
Religious freedom will be addressed by athletes, artists
FOCUS apostolate expands to 74 college campuses
Harvard is now a territory for full-time missionaries
Israeli vandals target Catholic Latrun monastery
'Wildcat' extremist settlers suspected in revenge crimes
Euro court ruling creates a 'right to eugenics'
Bias forces reversal of Italy's ban on genetic screening
September 4
Milan funeral for 'progressive' Cardinal Martini
To the end he believed the Church is 'out of date'
Plans for Catholic church in Bahrain stir trouble
Protests surround the monarchy's display of tolerance
N. Ireland sectarian clash injures 47 police
'Savage' violence erupts among loyalists & republicans
CRS takes advice, revises HIV-prevention document
Bishops' agency thanks news outlet for quiet assistance
Vatican Radio compares Europe to Tower of Babel
Culturally weakened continent needs Christian dynamism
Muslim cleric arrested in Pakistani girl's case
Imam suspected of fabricating evidence against Christian
Muslims from abroad favor U.S. Catholic colleges
Schools' moderate reputations spread by word of mouth
Self-proclaimed 'messiah' Rev. Moon dies at 92
His multibillion-dollar enterprise spanned the globe
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