Archive for February 15, 2013

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Poll shows NY opposition to expanding abortion laws

As New York debates Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposed bill to strengthen legal abortion, a new survey shows that 75 percent... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI reacts to applause during Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica Feb. 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Engaging modern society central to Benedict's papacy

Pope Benedict has used his pontificate to advance the new evangelization and to speak to the modern world, said the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Lawyer says ACLU wrongly limits religious liberty

A lawyer involved in prominent religious liberty cases says the American Civil Liberties Union's opposition to religious exemptions will ultimately... Read more

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EWTN mourns passing of Deacon Steltemeier, founding president

Deacon R. William Steltemeier, Jr., founding CEO of the Eternal World Television Network, died in Hanceville, Ala. on Feb. 15... Read more

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Rome priests react with sadness to Pope's resignation

After meeting with Pope Benedict on Thursday, priests from the Rome diocese said they are sad he is retiring and... Read more

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Vatican Bank gets new president as papal coverage continues

The drama surrounding the Pope's resignation did not prevent the Vatican from moving ahead with filling the top post at... Read more

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Couples vow life-long fidelity before tomb of St. Valentine

Nearly 120 soon-to-be-married couples promised to be faithful to one another in a special Feb. 10 ceremony at the tomb... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Alligator OK to eat on Lenten Fridays, archbishop clarifies

Alligator is permissible to eat on Fridays of Lent, the archbishop of New Orleans assured a conscientious parishioner, and his... Read more

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Archbishops decry military gay benefits plan

Two U.S. archbishops involved in defense of marriage efforts and the military spoke out against a new Pentagon policy giving... Read more