Articles by Adelaide Mena
Ethicist: IVF mix-up shows danger of artificial reproduction
Aug 16, 2014 / 14:01 pmThe accidental swapping of children conceived through IVF procedures before implantation, which recently occurred in Italy, points to the moral pitfalls surrounding artificial reproduction, some ethicists say.
Calls for peace abound after shooting of Missouri teenager
Aug 16, 2014 / 05:03 amAmid protests and heavy police action following the shooting of the teenaged Michael Brown in Ferguson, Mo., political and faith leaders have called for peace and just action from both civilians and police forces.
Christian pastor faces new threat from Sunnis in Iranian prison
Aug 14, 2014 / 15:02 pmSaeed Abedini, a pastor who holds American citizenship and has been captive in Iran for nearly two years, faces new dangers and death threats from fellow prisoners, say his family’s representatives.
Robin Williams' death renews call for mental health attention
Aug 13, 2014 / 03:05 amThe death of iconic comedy star Robin Williams highlights the need for greater education, understanding and support surrounding those struggling with mental illness, say mental health advocates.
Report suggests Planned Parenthood may defraud taxpayers
Aug 12, 2014 / 01:06 amA report investigating audits of Planned Parenthood claims to show that the national abortion provider’s practices may have led to the loss of more than $100 million of taxpayer money.
Aid group blasts global apathy to early Ebola outbreak
Aug 11, 2014 / 08:45 amWarning that the international community neglected the initial outbreak of Ebola in West Africa, a relief agency testified before Congress about the need to take the disease seriously in order to contain it.
Alabama governor laments judge's abortion clinic ruling
Aug 7, 2014 / 01:04 amRobert Bentley, Alabama's governor and a trained physician, has expressed disappointment that a law he signed last year requiring abortionists in the state to have hospital admitting privileges was struck down by a federal judge.
European pro-life effort petitions court to be considered for vote
Aug 4, 2014 / 15:34 pmA European Union citizens’ initiative to ban human embryo-destroying research has filed a court petition after being denied a legislative proposal despite acquiring nearly 2 million signatures of support.
Resolution introduced to protect persecuted Christians in Iraq
Jul 31, 2014 / 19:02 pmCongressional representatives have introduced a resolution to protect persecuted Christians and other minorities in Iraq, as Islamist militants consolidate control over portions of the country's northwest.
Natural Family Planning praised for respecting women, nature
Jul 31, 2014 / 03:18 amCatholic teaching on sexuality and fertility is being hailed as a moral alternative to hormonal birth control that embraces nature and respects the fullness of women’s lives and dignity.
Protestors slam global failure to save missing Nigerian girls
Jul 30, 2014 / 16:18 pmGathering outside the Nigerian Embassy in Washington, D.C. to mark the 100th day since the kidnapping of nearly 300 girls in Nigeria, protestors urged more effective action to return them home.
Critics: global religious freedom report falls short of action needed
Jul 29, 2014 / 15:44 pmAs the U.S. State Department releases its annual global religious freedom report, observers say that the government must take more action to fight persecution and secure religious liberty around the world.
Court allows 9/11 cross to remain standing at Ground Zero
Jul 29, 2014 / 10:38 amRejecting arguments from an atheist group, a federal appeals court ruled Monday that the iconic cross found at the site of the 2001 World Trade Center attacks may remain at the 9/11 Museum.
Rubio: Economic health tied to morality, community
Jul 25, 2014 / 05:16 amA strong national economy requires strong families, supported by both government and the broader community, said Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in a recent policy speech.
World leaders offer prayers in wake of MH17 crash
Jul 18, 2014 / 12:14 pmFollowing Wednesday's crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, both religious and political leaders from around the world are offering up prayers, and searching for answers about the tragedy.
Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage
Jul 18, 2014 / 01:56 amThe European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention on Human Rights.
Millions of African children orphaned by violence, AIDS
Jul 17, 2014 / 16:02 pmTens of millions of African orphans are in need of support and care from a loving, stable family said experts testifying at a D.C. congressional hearing on the orphan crisis on the continent.
(Explicit) Video shows Planned Parenthood promoting violent sex to minors
Jul 17, 2014 / 01:06 amPlanned Parenthood is under fire after a new undercover investigation found staff members promoting bondage, whipping and other violent sexual practices to minors as young as 15.
New healthcare resource links Catholic patients, providers
Jul 13, 2014 / 15:07 pmA new healthcare website hopes to link together Catholic patients and healthcare providers in order to address the cultural challenges facing Catholics around the country.
Church must remain free to serve, Fortnight for Freedom concludes
Jul 7, 2014 / 16:02 pmCatholics must come together to protect the work of the Church's charities and services, said the U.S. bishops' president as the annual Fortnight for Freedom came to a close on Friday.