Archive for February 22, 2012
Gov. Christie praised for veto of New Jersey 'gay marriage' bill
The New Jersey Catholic Conference lauded Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a bill recognizing “gay marriage” in the state, but... Read more
Insurers do not believe contraception mandate will cut costs
A new survey reveals that pharmacy directors across the country do not believe that a mandate requiring insurance companies to... Read more
Some Philadelphia Catholic schools spared closure
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has accepted the final recommendations for elementary school closures in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia but has... Read more
EWTN explains lawsuit against HHS in New York Times essay
The president of the world's largest religious media network has explained his reasons for suing the U.S. government, in a... Read more
Cuban archbishop thwarts police violence against women protestors
A leading Cuban archbishop intervened to prevent 14 members of the Women in White protest group from being assaulted by... Read more
Hundreds of Spanish pro-life groups mobilize for march
Around 400 civic groups in Spain are joining together to support a pro-life demonstration set for March 24 in downtown... Read more
Live Lent with courage, Pope urges Christians
As he observed Ash Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians to live the 40 days of Lent with faith and... Read more
Pope says ashes symbolize austerity and resurrection
Like millions of Catholics around the world, Pope Benedict XVI received ashes on Ash Wednesday. He said that they become... Read more
Execution order may have been issued for Iranian pastor
Iranian authorities may have issued an execution order for a pastor jailed for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Read more
