Archive for September 25, 2012

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By Kevin J. Jones

HHS mandate allows minors free contraception, sterilization

Minor children on their parents’ health care plans will have free coverage of sterilization and contraception, including abortion-causing drugs, under... Read more

A scene from "Kamaal Dhamaal Malamaal" in which a priest is shown dancing with a string of lottery tickets.?w=200&h=150

Catholics in India calling for protest of 'objectionable' Bollywood film

Catholic groups in India have called for the protest of an upcoming Hindi film if scenes portraying believers and clergy... Read more

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Peruvian archbishop condemns rise in terrorism, drug trafficking

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura urged Peruvians to pray for the Virgin Mary's intercession, as drug trafficking and terrorism... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Conscience rights for pharmacists upheld in Illinois ruling

An Illinois appeals court’s ruling on the conscience rights of pharmacists is being hailed as a victory for religious freedom... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington DC speaks at religious freedom symposium Sept.13, 2012 at Georgetown University.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Wuerl recalls Church's unchanging foundation in Christ

With its identity firmly rooted in the person of Jesus Christ, the Catholic Church's mission to proclaim the Gospel continues... Read more

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Americans represented among Synod of Bishops experts

Pope Benedict XVI has appointed 10 Catholics from the United States as advisers and auditors for the forthcoming Synod of... Read more

Delegates participate in the 2012 GOP convention in Tampa, Fla.?w=200&h=150

Christian leaders praise Romney, Republican platform

A diverse group of 28 Christian leaders has sent a letter to GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney praising him for... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Congressman questions Obama's commitment to fight human trafficking

New efforts announced by President Barack Obama to fight human trafficking have renewed criticism of his administration for preventing a... Read more