Archive for August 19, 2009
Pregnant woman carrying 12 children deserved better medical treatment, Catholic ethicist says
In a case that highlights the ethical complications of fertility treatments, a pregnant Tunisian woman is reportedly carrying twelve babies.... Read more
Delegation of bishops visiting Cuba to ‘unfreeze’ U.S.-Cuba relations
A delegation of three bishops from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is currently on a trip to Cuba... Read more
Proper formation is crucial to renewing the priesthood, Pope states
At today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI looked at the life of St. John Eudes and the importance of ongoing... Read more
Health care end-of-life provision causing anxiety among elderly
Members of the AARP are leaving by the thousands out of concern for the organization’s support for President Obama’s health... Read more
Woman who claimed to be pregnant with 12 exposed as hoaxer
A Tunisian woman who attracted global attention when she claimed she was pregnant with twelve babies has been exposed as... Read more
Pro-life coalition blocks expansion of Planned Parenthood clinic in Knoxville
A combined pro-life effort has halted the proposed relocation and expansion of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read more
Bishop Stika expected to fully recover from mild heart attack
Bishop of Knoxville Richard F. Stika is in good humor as he recuperates from a mild heart attack in a... Read more
FRC Action ramps up effort to exclude abortion from health care reform
Just ahead of President Obama's evening teleconference to promote his health care reform initiative to some faith-based groups, Tony Perkins,... Read more
Obama calls on religious progressives to 'knock on doors' for health care reform
Addressing a coalition of religious progressives this afternoon in a teleconference call, President Barack Obama denied that his health care... Read more
Pro-life reaction to Obama conference call: Bill still funds abortion
Reacting to President Barack Obama’s remarks on his health care reform conference call with faith leaders today, pro-life organizations called... Read more
