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WASHINGTON – The legacy of President George W. Bush will be framed primarily by one event: the ongoing war in Iraq. WASHINGTON – The legacy of President George W. Bush will be framed primarily by one event: the ongoing war in Iraq. At five and a half years and running, the Iraq War – portrayed by President Bush as a vital front in what he has characterized as the war on terror – has left Americans divided and much of the world community looking beyond the United States for diplomatic leadership.

Agencies say world powers are failing to bring peace to Holy Land

LONDON – A group of major world powers is failing to bring peace to the Holy Land, said a report by aid agencies and human rights groups.

Homeless mother of two rebuilding her life

Somehow it seemed unthinkable. Homeless?

Spalding student ready for Teen Jeopardy

Daddy-daughter time has always been unique at the Hosford home in Annapolis.

Archdiocese reorganizes vicariates

With the Archdiocese of Baltimore not likely to receive an auxiliary bishop to replace Bishop W. Francis Malooly, former western vicar and now bishop of Wilmington, the archdiocese is restructuring its vicariate system.

Priest, atheist debate whether belief in science makes God ‘obsolete’

NEW YORK – A conversation between the Catholic theologian Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete and the outspoken atheist Christopher Hitchens was billed as an inquiry into the question “Does science make belief in God obsolete?”

Congressmen outline proposal to ban sex-selection abortions in U.S.

WASHINGTON – Despite evidence that sex-selection abortions may be occurring in the United States, U.S. law affords “less protection from sex-based feticide” than India or China do, according to proposed legislation that is to be introduced soon in the House of Representatives.

Faith is key to success, says Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s head basketball coach, Billy Donovan, said he is a “big believer that everything starts with God.”

Catholic proudly supports Obama

As a lifelong democrat, I am not happy that most representatives in my party are pro-choice. But then, I am not a one-issue voter.

Mount enters third century as a leader in Catholic education

Three years ago, Elizabeth Monaghan was simply enjoying her job as an English professor at Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg.

Eight Catholics connected to Baltimore it would be nice to know

Cardinal Gibbons Cardinal James Gibbons served as Archbishop of Baltimore for 44 years (1877-1921) in his hometown. When named a bishop, he was the youngest one in the American church. Cardinal Gibbons served as advisor to several presidents on Catholic issues, and he helped generations of Catholic immigrants join American society, rallying for labor unions. He defended the poor and preached morality. A statue in his honor was dedicated in 1967 on the grounds of the Baltimore Basilica.

Former Baltimore fire chief challenges retirement blues with faith, family