Archive for August 15, 2017

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Abortion-pill reversal: The next frontier of informed-consent laws?

Medication abortions are on their way to becoming the dominant method of abortion in the U.S. But lawmakers are starting... Read more

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By Elise Harris

In Christ, Mary brings new joy and meaning to mankind, Pope says

On the Feast of the Assumption, Pope Francis said that in bringing Christ to the world, Mary also provides the... Read more

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Twelve killed by falling tree before Marian procession in Portugal

A tree fell on a crowd taking part in the largest religious festival in Portugal's Madeira region on Tuesday, killing... Read more

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Scotland's rise in anti-Catholic crimes prompts call for government action

Crimes motivated by anti-Catholicism are on the rise in Scotland, and a leading Catholic spokesman has said the government must... Read more

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New Texas law axes insurance coverage for elective abortion

A new law in Texas removes elective abortion coverage from the standard package of health insurance benefits offered in many... Read more

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'Forgive them' – powerful words from father of Charlottesville victim

After recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia involving white supremacy groups and counter-protesters, the father of the woman who was killed... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US State Department recognizes ISIS genocide in religious freedom report

Religious freedom advocates were heartened by the State Department recognizing in its annual religious freedom report released Tuesday the genocide... Read more