Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Santorum endorses Romney after meeting on key issues
May 9, 2012 / 23:01 pmFormer Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum has formally endorsed Mitt Romney for president, voicing confidence in Romney’s stance on key issues such as marriage and family.
Obama voices unprecedented support for 'gay marriage'
May 9, 2012 / 15:55 pmPresident Barack Obama has become the first U.S. president to publicly support “gay marriage,” breaking silence on the issue and pointing to his Christian faith as a motivation for his position.
Catholic vote could be 'critical' in 2012 election
May 9, 2012 / 03:07 amPolling analysts believe that the vote of Catholics in the U.S. remains important and could play a crucial role in the upcoming presidential election.
Over 15,000 protest Georgetown’s invitation to Sebelius
May 9, 2012 / 01:17 amMore than 15,000 people have signed an open letter protesting Georgetown University’s decision to invite U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at an award ceremony during its commencement weekend.
US leaders called to address rise in global religious persecution
May 8, 2012 / 09:13 amHuman rights advocates warned that the U.S. government is failing to recognize the religious nature of violent conflicts in countries around the world, calling for more stringent U.S. foreign policy.
Sebelius invited to speak at Georgetown’s commencement weekend
May 7, 2012 / 11:47 amGeorgetown University is drawing strong criticism for inviting U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to speak at a ceremony during its commencement weekend.
Bullying accusations against Dan Savage continue
May 5, 2012 / 15:05 pmA teacher whose students walked out on a recent talk by a gay activist and anti-bullying advocate defended their decision, saying that they were simply reacting to bullying behavior.
Plight of Chen's family, friends raises concerns
May 5, 2012 / 05:09 amAmid news of a possible opportunity for pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng to leave China and come to the U.S., concerns are being raised about the welfare of his friends and extended family.
Iranian pastor's Muslim attorney faces nine-year sentence
May 4, 2012 / 17:05 pmA Muslim attorney in Iran who has been representing a pastor condemned to death for his Christian faith has reportedly been sentenced to nine years in jail and is expected to begin his term soon.
Chen Guangcheng tells Congress he wants US sanctuary
May 3, 2012 / 15:45 pmThe blind Chinese pro-life activist Chen Guangcheng has confirmed that he wants to leave his country for the United States and is asking the Obama administration to help him.
Religious freedom expert faults Obama’s prayer proclamation
May 3, 2012 / 03:06 amA legal expert in religious freedom believes that President Barack Obama’s recent prayer proclamation reflects a wider problem of viewing constitutional protections for religious liberty as being limited to “mere belief.”
Concerns remain despite promises of safety for Chinese activist
May 2, 2012 / 12:50 pmA blind pro-life advocate who has spoken out against China’s brutal one-child policy has been offered promises of safety from Chinese government officials, but new reports suggest that he is now asking to leave the country.
Study finds cohabitation leading to delayed marriages in US
May 1, 2012 / 23:01 pmA federal report on national family growth found that many young adults in the U.S. are postponing marriage and instead choosing “to cohabit with a partner,” despite the fact that doing so increases the likelihood of a later divorce.
Chinese activist’s escape prompts calls for US action
Apr 30, 2012 / 13:05 pmThe escape of Chen Guangcheng, a human rights advocate who opposed China’s brutal one-child policy, is resulting in calls for the U.S. to protest human rights abuses within the communist country.
CCHD praised for defunding group linked to gay advocacy
Apr 29, 2012 / 15:04 pmThe U.S. bishops' anti-poverty program won support for defunding a Colorado immigrant aid organization over its intricate involvement with a coalition that violates Church teaching.
HHS hire of Planned Parenthood spokesman reflects close relationship
Apr 27, 2012 / 03:04 amPro-life leaders see the Obama administration’s recent decision to hire a Planned Parenthood media specialist as an intentional move to make its abortion policies appealing to the American people.
Rep. Ryan says budget uses Catholic principles to aid poor
Apr 27, 2012 / 01:04 amAmid criticism that he is ignoring the needs of the poor, Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) defended his proposed budget's approach to relieving poverty as “consistent with how I understand my Catholic faith.”
Author warns of anti-humanism's global effects
Apr 26, 2012 / 03:04 amThe author of a new book outlined the global dangers of “anti-humanism,” a theory which holds that people are fundamentally bad because they destroy things and waste resources.
Religious animosity behind Sudan church burning, analyst says
Apr 24, 2012 / 03:08 amAn expert on international religious freedom said religious hostility should be recognized as the motivation behind a recent Catholic church burning in Sudan.
Author says women's conference should return to authentic religious life
Apr 22, 2012 / 15:03 pmAn expert on religious women in America believes that renewal within the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) will require “very strong self-evaluation” and cooperation with the Vatican's recent call for reform.