Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Religious liberty group launches massive HHS mandate site
May 30, 2012 / 01:11 amA legal group that aims to defend religious freedom has launched a new website offering a wealth of resources on the contraception mandate, and the various lawsuits that have been filed against it.
Bishop Blaire rejects claims of division over mandate lawsuits
May 25, 2012 / 11:59 amBishop Stephen E. Blaire of Stockton, Calif. has clarified that he is united with his fellow bishops in their efforts to oppose the threat to religious freedom posed by the federal contraception mandate.
Religious freedom caucuses planned for every state legislature
May 24, 2012 / 15:12 pmAdvocates of religious liberty have announced plans to launch religious freedom caucuses in all 50 state legislatures in order to fight against the erosion of religious liberty at the local level.
New organization mobilizes lay Catholics for public square
May 24, 2012 / 03:01 amAs concerns over threats to religious liberty continue to mount, a growing Catholic organization aims to help lay men and women take action to protect conscience rights and religious freedom.
Bishops say HHS lawsuits represent broad Catholic interest
May 23, 2012 / 15:18 pmBishops nationwide have voiced support for a wave of recent lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate, explaining that the dioceses that did not take legal action are represented by those that did.
African American leaders blast NAACP 'gay marriage' support
May 23, 2012 / 01:03 amThe NAACP's recent endorsement of “gay marriage” drew harsh criticism from within the African American community for misrepresenting civil rights and undermining families.
Chen arrives in US as family, friends remain vulnerable in China
May 21, 2012 / 23:05 pmChinese pro-life advocate Chen Guangcheng and his family have arrived safely in the United States, but reports indicate that his supporters may still be facing violence at the hands of Chinese government.
Forty-three Catholic organizations file lawsuits against HHS mandate
May 21, 2012 / 09:39 amForty-three Catholic dioceses and organizations across the country have announced religious liberty lawsuits against the federal government to challenge the Obama administration’s contraception mandate.
‘Exorcist’ author prepares canon lawsuit against Georgetown
May 19, 2012 / 16:03 pmThe author of the best-selling book and award-winning screenplay “The Exorcist” has announced that he is leading an effort to file a canon lawsuit against Georgetown University for failures to live up to the demands of the school’s Catholic identity.
Rise in surrogate pregnancies raises ethical concerns
May 19, 2012 / 05:06 amAn increase in the practice of surrogate pregnancy is leading to health risks, ethical concerns and a problematic understanding of the family, warns the founder of a bioethics organization.
Sebelius petition with 35,000 signatures reaches Georgetown president
May 18, 2012 / 10:50 amA petition with tens of thousands of signatures was recently delivered to the president of Georgetown University in protest of a decision to honor U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius with an invitation to speak at a commencement weekend ceremony.
Law professor says flawed view of sex threatens religious freedom
May 18, 2012 / 03:09 amA law professor at George Mason University believes that current threats to religious freedom are intrinsically connected to the modern understanding that “sexual freedom is about shaping yourself.”
Austrian chancellor’s son tells how faith helped him survive Nazis
May 17, 2012 / 03:19 amKurt von Schuschnigg Jr., son of the former chancellor of Austria, says that his Catholic faith helped him get through difficult times during World War II and now guides the way that he looks back at past events.
Archdiocese of Washington slams Georgetown's Sebelius invite
May 16, 2012 / 23:02 pmThe Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. has condemned Georgetown University's invitation to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius to speak during commencement weekend.
Witnesses warn of retribution against Chen Guangcheng’s family, friends
May 16, 2012 / 18:00 pmA hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee on human rights discussed the current status of blind pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng, as well as his family, friends and the women he sought to protect from China’s brutal one-child policy.
US Bishops' attorneys call mandate 'accommodation' inadequate
May 16, 2012 / 14:06 pmArguing that a promised “accommodation” to the Obama administration’s contraception mandate fails to address religious freedom concerns, attorneys for the U.S. bishops suggest a possible lawsuit if the mandate is not rescinded.
Cardinal Dolan charges graduates to live out sacrificial love
May 15, 2012 / 03:31 amCardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, encouraged new college graduates to follow in Jesus’ footsteps by living out “the Law of the Gift.”
Romney says culture's values will determine success of America's future
May 15, 2012 / 01:19 amPresumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said that the morals and values held by a culture are important because of the role they play in a nation’s ultimate success or failure.
Controversy continues as Girl Scouts celebrate 100 years
May 11, 2012 / 16:54 pmCelebrating its 100th anniversary this year, Girl Scouts of the USA is continuing to fall under scrutiny for its alleged connections to groups that promote abortion, contraception and homosexuality.
Cardinal Dolan: Obama's 'gay marriage' support undermines society
May 10, 2012 / 13:06 pmCardinal Timothy M. Dolan is charging President Barack Obama with undermining the “very cornerstone of society” by supporting “gay marriage.”