Archive for February 22, 2013

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Legislators behind religious freedom law support Hobby Lobby

Nearly a dozen U.S. lawmakers who supported a 1993 law protecting religious liberty have formally defended Hobby Lobby in its... Read more

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Young amputee's sports success brings joy to family

The story of an Indiana teen who continues to make local sports headlines despite having prosthetic legs has highlighted the... Read more

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Poll finds strong approval for Pope Benedict, Catholic tradition

As the Feb. 28 resignation of Pope Benedict XVI approaches, the vast majority of U.S. Catholics have a favorable view... Read more

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German bishops' morning-after pill decision causes concern

Doctors and people involved in pro-life work say that the German bishops’ decision to allow morning-after pills for rape victims... Read more

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John Paul II's canonization progress remains confidential

The Vatican’s continuing work on Blessed John Paul II’s cause for sainthood cannot currently be made public, said the prefect... Read more

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Doctor calls German bishops misled on morning-after pill

A leading Catholic doctor in Spain says he will write a letter to Germany's bishops to help correct what he... Read more

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Tanzanian bishops stress peace as murdered priest laid to rest

The bishops of Tanzania called on the local people to work and pray for peace after the recent murder of... Read more

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Morning-after pills all have abortive potential, doctor says

The reasoning offered by the German Catholic bishops for allowing the morning-after pill in rape cases is being faulted for... Read more

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Jailed Iranian pastor reports 'threatening' abuse

Christian Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen sentenced to eight years in an Iranian prison, has spoken out about his... Read more