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Catholic bishops prepare to battle Obama over gay marriage

As Catholic Bishops meet to forge a common front against Barack Obama, Archbishop Dolan has warned the President's decision not to defend a ban on gay marriage could "precipitate a national conflict between Church and State of enormous proportions."

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Catholic publisher accused of peddling porn claims it's 'erotica'

Augsburg - Media reports accusing the German Catholic episcopacy of involvement in publishing pornography are causing controversy. Reports say the German episcopacy is sole owner of the second largest publisher in Germany WELTBILD, a publisher of erotic literature.

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Roman Catholic bishops applaud ban on embryonic stem cell patents

Brussels - Roman Catholic bishops in Europe have said they welcome the decision of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to ban the patenting of scientific techniques that use stem cells derived from human embryo.

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Catholic bishops challenge Obama on religious freedom in the U.S.

Catholic bishops in the U.S. are worried about religious freedom in the country. They have decided to challenge President Barack Obama on what they say is his administration's assault on religious freedom.

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Canadian Catholics concerned over Easter weekend advance polling

Ottawa - The President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops has asked the Chief Electoral Officer of Canada to ensure the staff and volunteers of Elections Canada will be able to attend worship during Holy Week.

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Bishops Warn New E.U. Directive Could Silence Christian Voices

Roman Catholic leaders in the U.K. have warned that a proposed E.U. Directive could become an ”instrument of oppression.” The Bishops warned of danger to religious freedom in Europe, should the directive be passed.

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Disgraced bishop Lahey may face Vatican discipline

Top Roman Catholic church officials are expected to discipline Raymond Lahey, a Canadian bishop who was sentenced Wednesday after being convicted of importing child pornography.

Bishop with secret family resigns

Pope Benedict XVI accepts the resignation of a Catholic bishop from Los Angeles who admits he is the father of two teenage children.

Catholic bishops denounce threats to religious freedom

Canada's Roman Catholic bishops say religious voices have a right to be heard in public debates. In a 12-page pastoral letter, they also encourage civil disobedience when public policy runs afoul of religious beliefs, citing abortion, contraception and gay marriage as examples.

Watch: Catholic Church Pressures Obama on Birth Control

Bishops reject president's proposed compromise on insurance for birth control.

Bishop Lahey gets time served for child porn

Raymond Lahey, the disgraced Roman Catholic bishop who admitted he was addicted to looking at child pornography, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail but released for time served.