Archive for October 7, 2011
HHS director accuses Republicans of demeaning 'women's health'
Health and Human Services director Kathleen Sebelius accused Republicans of stifling women's health by opposing Planned Parenthood funding as well... Read more
Supreme Court asks: could discrimination claim force female priests?
A Lutheran teacher's lawsuit led to a provocative question being asked in the Supreme Court on Oct. 5: could government... Read more
US students remind Romans of Our Lady of the Rosary feast
A joyful group of young American Catholics spent today on pilgrimage to Rome’s four ancient basilicas, singing the Rosary in... Read more
Uruguayan bishops encourage participation in Marian pilgrimage
The bishops of Uruguay are encouraging the country's Catholics to participate in a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more
Possible contraception link to HIV spread in Africa
Contraceptive use in Africa may increase the risk of acquiring HIV for both men and women, a new study says. Read more
Indonesia can be beacon of religious freedom, Pope says
Pope Benedict XVI told Indonesia’s bishops Oct. 7 that their country can be a shining example of religious freedom for... Read more
Catholic Church responds to Horn of Africa crisis
The Catholic Church has announced a range of humanitarian initiatives to help alleviate the consequences of drought, hunger and armed... Read more
Growing Islamist violence threatens Church in Indonesia
The President of the Bishops Conference of Indonesia says the rise of radical Islam is resulting in increasing problems for... Read more
House leaders highlight importance of life, marriage at summit
Prominent members of the U.S. House of Representatives spoke about the importance of defending life, marriage and religious freedom at... Read more
