Archive for August 16, 2012

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By Michelle La Rosa

New initiative urges Christians to shape modern art, entertainment

A new organization is encouraging Christians to use their “demographic size and collective buying power” to influence the movies, music... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Democrats reject move to acknowledge pro-life stance within party

A Democratic committee has rejected efforts to broaden the party's platform in order to acknowledge and welcome “differing positions” on... Read more

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Spanish politicians implore Virgin Mary's help amid economic crisis

Various Spanish political leaders looked to the Virgin Mary on the Feast of the Assumption Aug. 15 to ask for... Read more

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By Joan Frawley Desmond

Paul Ryan's bishop defends him amid attacks on his application of Church teaching

Earlier this year, when Georgetown University announced that Rep. Paul Ryan, (R-Wis.), the chairman of the House Budget Committee, would... Read more

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Panama statue of Virgin Mary to rise taller than Statue of Liberty

President Ricardo Martinelli of Panama said that a new statue of Santa Maria la Antigua will be the largest one... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Suspect charged in Family Research Council shooting

A man suspected of shooting a security guard at the Family Research Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. is expected to... Read more

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Pope supports 'spiritual adoption' for the unborn

Participants in a decades-old pro life initiative and a centuries-old pilgrimage in Poland received affirmation from Pope Benedict on the... Read more

Tony Perkins, president of the Family Research Council.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Tony Perkins says 'hate group' label may have motivated shooter

Family Research Council president Tony Perkins called for an end to the “reckless rhetoric” that may have motivated a gunman... Read more

Archbishop Wilton Gregory holds a signed, first edition copy of “Gone With the Wind.” Photo used with the permission of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Taken by Michael Alexander for The Georgia Bulletin.?w=200&h=150

Atlanta archdiocese receives 'Gone with the Wind' bequest

The estate of a nephew of Margaret Mitchell has donated half of the trademark and literary rights to her famous... Read more