Articles by Michelle La Rosa
Women's religious conference 'stunned' by Vatican reform announcement
Apr 20, 2012 / 16:31 pmThe Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) says that it “was stunned” by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith's recent assessment of the group.
America needs religious awakening, Supreme Knight says
Apr 20, 2012 / 03:01 amThe leader of the Knights of Columbus called for strong Catholic witnesses to defend religious liberty before a gathering of roughly 1000 members of the faith in Washington, D.C.
Vatican's UN observer says Americans must defend global religious liberty
Apr 19, 2012 / 17:07 pmAmerican Catholics must defend authentic religious freedom around the world to prevent the threat of religious persecution at home, said the head Vatican representative to the United Nations.
Supporters say Natural Family Planning celebrates sexuality, life
Apr 19, 2012 / 03:04 amWhile debates over contraception dominate national headlines, promoters of Natural Family Planning aim to impart the depth of Church teaching on human sexuality to younger generations.
Vatican announces reform of US women's religious conference
Apr 18, 2012 / 12:19 pmThe Vatican called for reform amid a doctrinal “crisis” within the U.S.'s Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), appointing Archbishop J. Peter Sartain of Seattle to lead renewal efforts.
National Day of Prayer opportunity for Americans to seek God
Apr 18, 2012 / 03:05 amOn May 3, Americans of all religious backgrounds will “gather together to pray and seek God” during the annual U.S. National Day of Prayer.
EU accused of funding abortion with development money
Apr 17, 2012 / 10:05 amTwo of the world's largest abortion providers are being funded by the European Union's development aid budget, says a recent report by the non-governmental organization European Dignity Watch.
Bishops urge rejection of laws that attack religious freedom
Apr 12, 2012 / 08:57 amThe U.S. bishops have issued a statement alerting American Catholics that they are obligated to disobey unjust laws that infringe upon their fundamental liberties by forcing them to violate the core of their beliefs.
Author sees sexual revolution at root of women’s discontent
Apr 12, 2012 / 01:26 amModern women are less happy because of fundamental problems caused by the culture’s casual attitude toward sex, according to author Mary Eberstadt.
Santorum’s linkage of morals, economy could have lasting impact
Apr 11, 2012 / 15:10 pmAs Rick Santorum ends his bid for president, political analysts are suggesting that his campaign may significantly affect the national discussion of morality.
Catholic University of America celebrates 125th anniversary
Apr 11, 2012 / 01:18 amThe Catholic University of America celebrated the 125th anniversary of its founding on April 10, an occasion that brought “cordial good wishes” from Pope Benedict XVI.
Catholic University students help design hermitage in busy DC
Apr 10, 2012 / 02:36 amArchitecture students at The Catholic University of America are seeing their design efforts come to life through a project to build a modern-day hermitage in the middle of Washington, D.C.
Efforts to defend marriage intensify in Maryland
Apr 6, 2012 / 03:09 amA month after the state of Maryland approved a bill to legalize “gay marriage,” local initiatives to block the legislation through a November referendum are fully underway.
US Justice Department drops case against sidewalk counselor
Apr 4, 2012 / 01:07 amThe U.S. Department of Justice dropped its case against a pro-life sidewalk counselor and agreed to pay $120,000 for the lawsuit after a federal judge ruled that the case should never have been brought to court.
Obama policies may be effort to court non-religious voters
Apr 3, 2012 / 17:00 pmRecent policies by the Obama administration that have isolated many American Catholics may be part of an election strategy to reach out to non-Christian and non-religious voters, says one political scientist who specializes in Catholic research.
Papal pilgrimage marks Cuban woman's first return in 50 years
Apr 1, 2012 / 15:04 pmFor Alina Buda, a recent pilgrimage to Cuba was not only a chance to see the Pope but an opportunity to reconnect with the country of her birth.
New seminary reflects hope, challenges for Cuban vocations
Mar 29, 2012 / 12:36 pmFor the people of Cuba, the recent visit of Pope Benedict XVI is both a sign of hope and a call to spiritual renewal.
Pope's message in Cuba touches hearts of Latin Americans
Mar 28, 2012 / 17:31 pmThe words of hope delivered by Pope Benedict XVI to the people of Cuba at a March 28 Mass are inspiring Latin Americans from countries across the region.
Pope leaves Cuba with call to renew faith, build up society
Mar 28, 2012 / 15:57 pmAs he concluded his historic trip to Cuba, Pope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of the island nation to “look again to the faith of your elders” and to “draw from that faith the strength to build a better future.”
Pope urges Cubans to follow Mary in patient faith
Mar 26, 2012 / 17:15 pmPope Benedict XVI encouraged the people of Cuba to imitate Mary in having an “active and fruitful” faith which leads to authentic freedom by embracing God’s will despite hardships.