Archive for January 23, 2013

Paul Bhatti (R) speaks as Irish journalist John Waters looks on. Photo by Nicholas Erickson, Courtesy of New York Encounter.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Pakistani official: Society flourishes with religious freedom

Paul Bhatti, Pakistan's Minister of Minority Affairs, called religious liberty a Christian value that can enhance life in the country... Read more

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US bishop joins call for stronger gun laws

Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, Calif. and leaders of several major Catholic organizations urged a better response to the “crisis”... Read more

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Robert George warns of Catholic oppression over marriage

A Princeton law professor has predicted increasing persecution of Catholic teaching on sexuality, amid accusations by a New York scholar... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI gives the final blessing during the Wednesday General Audience in Paul VI Hall Nov. 14. ?w=200&h=150

Abraham exemplifies Christian journey, Pope says

In his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Benedict pointed to the legacy of Abraham as an example of the Christian’s longing... Read more

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Pope Benedict to Venezuelans: God can overcome uncertainty

Pope Benedict XVI has called on Venezuelans to trust that God will help them “overcome the current climate of uncertainty”... Read more

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Priest, 80, forgives attackers after brutal beating

An elderly priest in Venezuela has said that he is willing to forgive the men who violently attacked him at... Read more

Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.) at a press conference on the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Lawmakers lament 40 years of legalized abortion

Pro-life politicians from across the country reflected on four decades of legal abortion in America, offering prayers and the promise... Read more

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Vatican hopes to resume accepting credit card payments

With credit card transactions suspended in Vatican City since the new year, three-way talks are due to be held among... Read more