Archive for May 23, 2012
African American leaders blast NAACP 'gay marriage' support
The NAACP's recent endorsement of “gay marriage” drew harsh criticism from within the African American community for misrepresenting civil rights... Read more
Ave Maria drops student health insurance over HHS mandate
Ave Maria University has become the second Catholic college to announce it will discontinue its student health insurance plan due... Read more
Caritas volunteer celebrates 100th birthday in Spain
An elderly woman considered the “dean” of the Caritas volunteers in the Archdiocese of Valencia, Spain celebrated her 100th birthday... Read more
Absentee dads hinder children’s understanding of God, Pope says
Dads who are absent from their family make it more difficult for their children to understand God as a loving... Read more
Archbishop urges peace in El Salvador amid rival gangs
Archbishop Jose Luis Escobar Alas of San Salvador supports efforts to mediate a local truce between two rival gangs, stressing... Read more
Bishops say HHS lawsuits represent broad Catholic interest
Bishops nationwide have voiced support for a wave of recent lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate, explaining that the dioceses... Read more
Vatican delegate insists on respect for faith-based health care
The Vatican’s head delegate to the World Health Assembly said that while the Church supports universal health care access, states... Read more
In 2012, more Americans identify as pro-life
The number of pro-life Americans is near an all-time high, while those who self-identify as pro-choice are at a record... Read more
