Archive for May 21, 2012

President Obama and HHS Secretary Sebelius at the press conference on Preventive Health Services and Religious Institutions. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Forty-three Catholic organizations file lawsuits against HHS mandate

Forty-three Catholic dioceses and organizations across the country have announced religious liberty lawsuits against the federal government to challenge the... Read more

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Smokers' use of contraceptives up risk of heart attacks, blood clots

Women who are smokers and use hormonal contraceptives – whether pills, patches or rings – are at greater risk for... Read more

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Holy See eyes legal action over continued 'Vatileaks'

The Vatican says it considers the continued leaking of confidential documents, including private correspondence belonging to Pope Benedict XVI, a... Read more

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Notre Dame files legal challenge to HHS mandate

The University of Notre Dame filed its own lawsuit against the HHS mandate on May 21, with its president warning... Read more

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Abortion doctor says women who undergo procedure live with guilt

German Pablo Cardoso, a well-known abortion doctor in Argentina, said that every woman who undergoes an abortion is burdened with... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey welcomes Chen Guangcheng to the United States.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Chen arrives in US as family, friends remain vulnerable in China

Chinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family have arrived safely in the United States, but reports indicate that his... Read more