Archive for February 29, 2012

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Mass. senator backs exemption to HHS mandate in radio ads

U.S. Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass.) has launched a radio ad that stresses his support for a conscience exemption to the... Read more

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Msgr. Ratzinger's new book recalls growing up with Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI's brother, Monsignor Georg Ratzinger, is due to publish a memoir reflecting on his relationship of eight decades... Read more

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National Catholic Register announces new editor-in-chief

Jeanette De Melo, communications director for the Archdiocese of Denver, has been appointed as editor-in-chief of the National Catholic Register.  Read more

(L to R) Bishop William Lori, Asma Uddin and Jeanne Monahan testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 28, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Diverse panel testifies against contraception mandate

A diverse panel of professional men and women testified against the Obama administration's contraception mandate, calling the rule an attack... Read more

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Scottish midwives lose case about objecting to abortion

Two Catholic midwives from Scotland have lost their legal battle to avoid taking part in abortion procedures on grounds of... Read more

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Dissident says Catholic faith drives his fight for Cuba's freedom

Cuban dissident Jose Daniel Ferrer said his commitment to fight for freedom in the country is inspired by the Gospels... Read more

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College students, professors call on university to obey Vatican

A group of professors, students and alumni of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru are urging the school to obey... Read more

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New exhibit reveals Vatican Secret Archive documents to public

For the first time in history, the Vatican is making public over 100 historical documents from its Secret Archives.  Read more