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St. Louis Archdiocese Fight Against Contraception: Mandate Lawsuit Dismissed

Last May, the Archdiocese of St. Louis and Catholic Charities went up against the United States government with a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a health care contraception mandate -- and this week, a federal judge decided to dismiss the case. But the battle is not over. So say offic ... More >>

David Clohessy and SNAP: Ten Years After Gaining Celebrity

Ten year's ago this month David Clohessy, director of the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), was named one of the world's "25 Most Intriguing" by People magazine. Included in that 2002 class were actors and performers such as George Clooney and Britney Spears, world leaders the l ... More >>

With Akin Out, Here Are 5 Wackos to Watch in Missouri Politics

What's Daily RFT gonna do without Todd Akin in the Senate? After breathing a sigh of relief for our state's integrity, we've gotta admit we'll miss the man who has given us so much in mortifying entertainment, from "legitimate rape" to "at the heart of liberalism really is a hatred for God" to the p ... More >>

NSFW: The Nude Photography Portfolio That Has a St. Louis Priest in Hot Water

In these jaded times, we're somewhat accustomed to hearing about sexual misconduct by Catholic priests. Less so from Episcopal priests. After all, they have to live by way fewer crazy rules. They can have sex, they can marry, they can be gay. Hell, they can even be women, believe it or not. But on ... More >>

Randy Blythe is Free!

Randy Blythe is free! The Lamb of God front man has been held in Czech prison on manslaughter charges for the past five weeks. He was allowed to leave after posting a $400,000 bail, which the prosecutors asked the judge to deny for fear Blythe would never return to the country. As of last week, th ... More >>

The Lamb of God and Dethklok Tour Has Been Canceled

Dethklok and Lamb of God, with support from Gojira, were supposed to make a stop at the Family Arena on August 15. It's a bill we've been excited about since it was first announced and was probably the marquee metal show of the summer. Unfortunately, the entire tour has just been cancelled because L ... More >>

Charles Manning: Ex-Priest Charged with Sexual Assault on Child, Back Living in St. Louis

A priest who served in four different Missouri parishes has just been formally charged with sexual abuse of a minor in a Colorado courtroom. The details of Charles Robert Manning's alleged crimes are under seal, but an investigation began after one 15-year-old boy complained that Manning was behavi ... More >>

Joseph Ross: Former St. Cronan's Priest Accused of Molesting Parishioner

bishopaccountability.orgJoseph Ross left St. Cronan's in 2002.​Updated 4:15 p.m. with comment from the Archdiocese of St. Louis. A lawsuit filed today paints a disturbing picture of abuse within a St. Louis Catholic Church. According to the complaint filed in St. Louis Circuit Court, Father Joseph ... More >>

Clergy Sex-Abuse Claim from Former St. Mary Magdalen Parishoner Denied on Appeal

Paul Alvino is suing the church for not supervising a priest who molested him in the 70s.​The Eastern District Court of Appeals ruled today that if a local Catholic priest with a history of sexually abusing children molests a young boy but does it solely off of church property, the Archdiocese o ... More >>

Catholic Foster Care Won't Have Gay Couples Adopting in Illinois

'Cause you'd hate to see these guys dote on a baby.​Congratulations, Illinois' LGBT community. Beginning tomorrow, you can proverbially tie the knot in the "Land of Lincoln."  True, you can't technically call it marriage, but Illinois' new civil-union law provides you many of the benefits enj ... More >>

Going Vegetarian at the Bleeding Deacon

Mmm! Plants!!!​Sometimes only comfort food at a cozy south-city bar will do. But if you're among those who eschew consuming dead animals, burgers or super-hip ironic throwback meatloaf are not gonna cut it. But it's cool. The Bleeding Deacon (4123 Chippewa Street, 314-772-1813) has your back! ... More >>

Dan Deacon is Playing at the Gargoyle; Public Tickets Apparently Still Available

Keegan HamiltonDan Deacon at the Billiken Club, April 2008​This show slipped in very quietly a few weeks back: Baltimore innovator Dan Deacon is playing at the Gargoyle on Friday, March 4. Deacon last played at the Billiken Club a few years ago; his performance was epic. Now, public tickets we ... More >>

Eat Pat Boone's Meat, Support Focus on the Family

Image viaPat Boone wants you to eat his meat.​Do you like steak? Do you believe that sexual intercourse is a divine gift meant to be enjoyed only between married couples of which one member has a penis and the other a vagina? Then we have good news for you!Gospel singer, Tea Party activist and one ... More >>

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Caps

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Caps

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

St. Louis Art Capsules

Jessica Baran encapsulates the St. Louis art scene

FCC Approves Sale of St. Louis' Only Classical Station, KFUO

​The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod cleared the last hurdle this week in its attempt to sell Classic 99.1 (KFUO-FM) when the Federal Communications Commission approved the sale. Friends and financial backers of KFUO have been waging a year-long battle to save the station and had hoped that the FCC ... More >>

Al Joyner and Sean James Star in Planned Parenthood's Response to Tebow Ad

Image viaPam Tebow and the son she chose not to abort, Heisman Trophy-winner Tim.​By  now you've read about the kerfuffle over Tim Tebow's Super Bowl ad, the one where he and his mom Pam talk about how, when she was pregnant with Tim, she refused to have an abortion for health reasons. You've ... More >>

Good, GOD! St. Louis Group Looks For Others "Fathered" by Priest

www.myspace.comNathan Halbach, reportedly the son of a St. Louis priest, is now ill with brain cancer and asking for help from the Roman Catholic Church​The St. Louis chapter of SNAP (Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests) is on the lookout for girls or women who may have been abused by a ... More >>

New NYC Archbishop: Still a Cardinal (Fan)!

On Wednesday Timothy M. Dolan was installed as the tenth archbishop of New York. photo by catholicrelief (via Flickr)Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan's a New Yorker now -- but he'll always be a St. LouisanIn its coverage, the New York Times notes that Dolan touched on two hot-button issues for Catholics ... More >>

¡Ask A Mexican! Mexican, Schmexican: All molesters deserve to rot in Hell

Rick Majerus: Is Nothing Sacred? Not Even Underwear?!

Rick Majerus: Is Nothing Sacred? Not Even Underwear?!

Mormon Accents

The Mexican calls out Romney and explains how to type in Spanish.

Matisyahu/311

7 p.m. Thursday, June 28. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 14141 Riverport Drive, Maryland Heights.

How Do You Get Jesus Out of Your Heart?

The Clown Priest

St. Louis’ Carl Kabat is back in the home he knows best -- a prison cell

Film Openings

Week of March 16, 2006

Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart

Friday, January 20; the Focal Point (2720 Sutton Avenue, Maplewood)

Unreal Fouls Out of the Final Four

The beer-drinking, the game-watching, the east-side partying: We took it all in so you wouldn't have to

Hell to Pay

St. Louis' Catholic schoolteachers are ready to rap some knuckles

Would You Like Dolmas With That?

Put some variety in your Lenten diet

Act of Omission

Educator charged for failing to report alleged sex abuse

That Mike Jones Is Good, But He's No Caesar

Is the deputy mayor's wife beyond reproach, and who started these rumors, anyway?

Greek Goods

An offering of thanks for the Greek Festival's heavenly food

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Unshakable Dignity