Archive for January 17, 2013

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Catholic official says Mali relieved by French intervention

French military invention in Mali has “greatly comforted” the country's people who feared jihadist rebels could expand far into the... Read more

Pres. Barack Obama with HHS Sec. Kathleen Sebelius announce the contraceptive mandate at the White House, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

'Religious Freedom Day' prompts renewed opposition to mandate

President Barack Obama’s designation of a national Religious Freedom Day is leading to calls for his administration to show greater... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

European religious freedom ruling greeted as step forward

A European court's new decision in the case of four British Christians claiming religious discrimination in their workplaces was received... Read more

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Catholic hospital in Jordan struggles to help Syrian refugees

A Jordanian Catholic hospital is appealing for more money to help with the growing influx of Syrian refugees fleeing the... Read more

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Pope's former butler given hospital job

Paolo Gabriele, the Pope's former butler who was released from prison just before Christmas, has a new job working for... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Pew survey on abortion attitudes criticized as misleading

A U.S. pro-life leader says a new study showing alleged support for legalized abortion among Americans is in fact exaggerated... Read more