Archive for May 8, 2012

Bishop Ignacio Carrasco de Paula of the Pontifical Academy for Life speaks at a September 2011 motherhood conference in Rome.?w=200&h=150

Controversies prompt call for resignation at Vatican's pro-life academy

Members of the Pontifical Academy for Life want its top officials to resign over a series of recent controversial decisions,... Read more

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Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage lobs attack at Pope

Anti-bullying advocate Dan Savage, currently under fire for insulting Christian high school students, made an obscenity-laced attack against the Pope... Read more

A scene from Heroic Media's "Ultimatum" ad that is airing on BET.?w=200&h=150

Pro-life campaign reaches out to BET viewers

The "Call for Help" ad campaign on Black Entertainment Television is letting women in crisis pregnancy situations that there is... Read more

Dr. Carl Moeller, President and CEO of Open Doors USA.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

US leaders called to address rise in global religious persecution

Human rights advocates warned that the U.S. government is failing to recognize the religious nature of violent conflicts in countries... Read more

The swearing-in of the Swiss Guard on May 6. 2012 in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

Swiss Guard seeking new recruits on Facebook

The Swiss Guard, a group of soldiers founded in the 14th century and charged with protecting the Pope, has opened... Read more

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Man recounts miraculous healing through St. Martin de Porres' intercession

The man who experienced a miraculous healing in 1956 through the intercession of St. Martin de Porres, shared details about... Read more

Fr. Samir Khalil Samir speaking at Birmingham Oratory for ACN's Light of the World event in June 2010. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic Middle East expert believes Arab Spring is 'no more'

One of the Catholic Church’s leading experts on the Middle East says the Arab Spring is “no more.”  Read more

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Iowa diocese in talks with school over gay scholarship award

An Iowa Catholic school is being called to account for its role in a controversy involving a gay advocacy group's... Read more

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Legatus files suit against HHS mandate

Legatus, a national organization of leading Catholic business CEOs and professional leaders, has filed a federal lawsuit against the HHS... Read more