Archive for May 15, 2012

Cardinal Timothy Dolan delivers the May 12, 2012 commencement address at the Catholic University of America.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Dolan charges graduates to live out sacrificial love

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged new college graduates to... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of... Read more

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Canadians' religious freedom in danger, bishops warn

Freedom of religion and conscience are in danger of disappearing from Canadian society, the country's bishops warned on May 14.  Read more

Canada's 15th annual National March for Life in Ottowa on May 10, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Young activists swell the ranks of Canada's 15th March for Life

Canada's 15th annual National March for Life has broken attendance records by a dramatic margin, due in part to rising... Read more

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Virgin Mary 'greatest source of hope' for Europe's crisis

A top Vatican official called the Virgin Mary the “greatest source of hope” during the economic crisis now facing Spain... Read more

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Prominent Legion priest admits fathering child, issues apology

Father Thomas Williams, one of the most high-profile American members of the Legion of Christ, is leaving public ministry after... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Colo. civil unions not dead until session’s end, opponents warn

Though a Colorado House committee voted to kill a civil unions bill Monday night, the measure’s opponents have called for... Read more

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Fashion company makes amends for Pope-imam 'kissing' ad

An Italian fashion company has settled a legal conflict with the Vatican, which arose in 2011 after an ad campaign... Read more

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Franciscan University drops health insurance over HHS mandate

Rather than compromise its Catholic values by complying with the federal contraception mandate, Franciscan University has decided to drop its... Read more