Archive for February 18, 2016

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California church fights back against mandatory abortion funding

A California church is challenging a state mandate that requires elective abortion coverage in its health insurance plans.  Read more

A resident and a sister arrange flowers at the Little Sisters of the Poor's Mullen Home in Denver, CO in this undated file photo. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Visa, Chevron, and Pepsi are exempt from the HHS mandate – but the Little Sisters aren't

While Catholic nuns are required to obey health care regulations that they say violate the teachings of their faith, large... Read more

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This little girl only has half a heart, but she's full of joy for Pope Francis

Sabrina Puig is eight years old. Due to a rare condition, she only has half a heart. But when Pope... Read more

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By Elise Harris,Alan Holdren

UPDATED: If Trump only builds walls he's not Christian, Pope Francis says

During his inflight news conference en route from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis responded to recent criticism from Republican U.S.... Read more

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Pope Francis: Abortion is evil, not the solution to Zika virus

On his return flight from Mexico, Pope Francis strongly rejected abortion as a response to the fears surrounding the Zika... Read more

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Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight interview from Mexico to Rome

In his hour-long inflight news conference on his way from Juarez to Rome, Pope Francis touched on a wide range... Read more

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What did Pope Francis actually say about contraception?

Despite a rush of headlines claiming Pope Francis is softening the Church's stance on contraception, a closer look at his recent... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo. ?w=200&h=150

EWTN disappointed but hopeful after latest HHS mandate ruling

In a 2-1 decision delivered Feb. 18, a federal court ruled against the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) in its... Read more