Articles by Adelaide Mena
Catholic groups slam Pelosi's claim that abortion is 'sacred ground'
Jun 14, 2013 / 12:16 pmProminent Catholics and members of the pro-life movement denounced statements by House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi that as a Catholic, she views the protection of late-term abortion as “sacred ground.”
Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says
Jun 13, 2013 / 16:32 pmSpeaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international religious freedom needs stronger enforcement.
Lawmaker calls for concrete action to fight modern slave trade
Jun 12, 2013 / 16:04 pmA U.S. congressman urged the international community to train transportation employees to identify and fight human trafficking situations, as well as to establish a hotline for trafficking victims.
IRS scandals raise doubts over HHS mandate judgment
Jun 11, 2013 / 16:34 pmThe targeting of conservative, pro-life and religious non-profits by the Internal Revenue Service is drawing concern over the agency’s authority to decide exemptions to the HHS mandate.
Critics decry decision to remove age limits for Plan B
Jun 11, 2013 / 13:07 pmCiting the health and wellbeing of young girls, critics slammed the Obama administration’s decision to allow children of any age to purchase “emergency contraception” over-the-counter.
Gosnell case adds urgency to pro-life efforts, say legislators
Jun 7, 2013 / 17:31 pmPro-life lawmakers said at a recent event that legislative efforts to fight criminal activity and fraud in the abortion industry have a renewed importance in light of the recent Gosnell trial.
New pro-life coalition aims to 'Stop the Gosnells'
Jun 6, 2013 / 16:06 pmA new group of pro-life organization across the country is working to expose and fight abuses such as infanticide and health violations in later-term abortion clinics.
US dioceses prepare for second Fortnight for Freedom
Jun 5, 2013 / 16:03 pmDioceses across the country are preparing for the upcoming Fortnight for Freedom – now in its second year – by organizing a variety of prayer and educational activities with a religious liberty theme.
Jesuit priest appointed to lead US bishops' doctrinal office
Jun 5, 2013 / 01:04 amFr. Peter Ryan, a Jesuit priest known for his defense of Church teaching, is slated to step up in August as the executive director of the U.S. Bishops' Secretariat of Doctrine and Canonical Affairs.
Professor says religion, private life are public concerns
Jun 4, 2013 / 16:01 pmIn a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family, religion and interpersonal interactions – involve and are in fact the core of public society.
Religious liberty is 'endangered,' warns Hispanic Christian leader
Jun 3, 2013 / 16:28 pmCurrent threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their fundamental rights, said Rev. Samuel Rodriguez.
Political scholar says religious freedom unites society
Jun 1, 2013 / 15:12 pmThrough respect and healthy debate, society can find a balance in respecting the rule of law while accommodating the religious beliefs of different groups, said political scientist William Galston.
Religious freedom leader says threats in US are real
May 31, 2013 / 15:42 pmThe head of a federal commission that promotes religious liberty warned that while threats to religious freedom in the U.S. are not violent, they still pose a serious ‘moral test’ for the country.
Targeting of crisis pregnancy centers draws sharp criticism
May 31, 2013 / 01:02 amA bill introduced in congress allowing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate crisis pregnancy centers has sparked a fiery reaction that abortion clinics warrant far greater scrutiny.
Study documents abortion's global health threat to women
May 30, 2013 / 23:02 pmA new study released during the 66th annual World Health Assembly identified and exposed what it claimed to be the harmful and often overlooked impact that abortion has on women's health.
Religious differences compatible with freedom, Jewish leader says
May 30, 2013 / 17:12 pmTrue religious liberty does not require religious individuals to minimize differences in the tenets of their faith, said Jewish Rabbi Meir Soloveichik.
Church in northern Arabia longs for 'place to worship'
May 30, 2013 / 03:05 amAs he oversees the missionary territory of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, apostolic vicar Camillo Ballin outlined Catholics' need for religious toleration as well as a physical home for ministry.
Holy See decries intolerance 'in the name of tolerance'
May 29, 2013 / 16:48 pmA statement from the Holy See warned that prejudice against Christianity is growing in Europe, often under the guise of “tolerance.”
Iranian government arrests Christian pastor, closes church
May 28, 2013 / 16:46 pmThe pastor of a Pentecostal church in Iran was arrested last week during a religious service, and the church has now been closed by government officials, according to news reports.
Military archbishop honors, gives thanks for US veterans
May 26, 2013 / 15:03 pmThe head of the military archdiocese honored veterans and those on active duty, thanking members of the armed forces and praying for all who have served in the protection of the United States.