Articles by Adelaide Mena
Study shows importance of online giving options for young Catholics
Dec 11, 2013 / 02:04 amNew research reveals that younger Catholics are more likely to give to charitable causes through online donation options and that overall, Catholics are concerned with the needs of the poor in their area.
European Parliament rejects notion of abortion as human right
Dec 11, 2013 / 00:03 amMembers of the European Parliament have rejected a report which suggested that abortion be defined as a “human rights and public health concern.”
Archbishop Kurtz calls ACLU lawsuit 'baseless'
Dec 9, 2013 / 17:18 pmA lawsuit against the U.S. bishops for teaching Catholic hospitals not to perform direct abortions is “misguided” and unfounded, says the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Protecting religious liberty serves the poor, archbishop says
Dec 4, 2013 / 04:18 amReligious freedom is an important component in aiding those in need, and imposing upon religious liberty harms groups that work for social justice, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
Lawsuit against US bishops wrong on abortion, doctor says
Dec 3, 2013 / 17:44 pmA lawsuit charging that the U.S. bishops’ ethical standards for hospitals caused negligent care of a pregnant woman wrongly claims that abortion was medically necessary, a doctor and professor of medicine has said.
DC Catholics help bring Thanksgiving dinner to the hungry
Nov 28, 2013 / 06:22 amCatholics in the nation’s capital are opening their hearts – and kitchens – to the poor, hungry and homeless in their neighborhoods for Thanksgiving this year.
'Intensifying' religious freedom threats show need to evangelize
Nov 27, 2013 / 04:06 amIn the face of growing restrictions on religious expression, Catholics must be able to explain the place of religious liberty in public life, said Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore.
Supreme Court to hear for-profit contraception mandate cases
Nov 26, 2013 / 17:11 pmThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear two cases challenging the controversial federal contraception mandate, filed by for-profit businesses and their owners on the grounds of religious freedom.
Judge rules clergy housing allowances unconstitutional
Nov 25, 2013 / 18:36 pmA law granting clergy members an exemption from income tax on housing allowances is unconstitutional, according to a federal judge's recent decision.
Pa. Catholics granted injunction against contraception mandate
Nov 23, 2013 / 06:56 amAn injunction against the federal contraception mandate granted to a group of non-profit Catholic organizations in Western Pennsylvania has been hailed as a key win for religious liberty.
Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison
Nov 22, 2013 / 12:38 pmMore than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in Iran, as part of a new campaign to support the pastor, a U.S. citizen and convert to Christianity.
Cardinal O'Malley: cohabitation, student debt threaten marriage
Nov 20, 2013 / 04:06 amCultural trends discouraging marriage are among the biggest challenges to the Church in the U.S., says Cardinal Seán O'Malley, who also sees signs of renewal and hope among young people.
Minorities face religious liberty threats worldwide, experts say
Nov 18, 2013 / 17:28 pmMembers of minority religious communities, particularly Christians in the Middle East, face grave persecution around the world, religious freedom experts warn.
Evangelize with honey, not vinegar, Cardinal Dolan says
Nov 17, 2013 / 16:09 pmChristians should be warm, and so invite people into relationship with Christ and the “yes” of the Gospel, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, says.
Colorado Obamacare ad criticized even by Planned Parenthood
Nov 15, 2013 / 17:54 pmA Colorado ad campaign to encourage young people to purchase the insurance plans offered under Obamacare have garnered criticism for their glib attitude and promotion of risky behaviors.
US bishops' new leaders commit to protecting human dignity
Nov 13, 2013 / 17:43 pmThe incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life and dignity wherever it is threatened in the modern culture.
French movement to protect marriage is welcoming of all
Nov 12, 2013 / 04:04 amA French movement dedicated to the understanding of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman has assembled a large coalition that respects all persons, regardless of political affiliation or sexuality.
Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message
Nov 12, 2013 / 01:52 amPope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a robust Catholic social teaching that cares for immigrants, the unborn and the religiously persecuted, said two cardinals.
Military Archdiocese garners vital support from special collection
Nov 8, 2013 / 16:47 pmA new special collection as Masses throughout the U.S. offers crucial help for military chaplains administering sacraments and support to those serving in the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the world.
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Nov 8, 2013 / 02:38 amLegislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able to feel pain, has been presented in the U.S. Senate.