Archive for August 19, 2009

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Pregnant woman carrying 12 children deserved better medical treatment, Catholic ethicist says

In a case that highlights the ethical complications of fertility treatments, a pregnant Tunisian woman is reportedly carrying twelve babies.... Read more

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Delegation of bishops visiting Cuba to ‘unfreeze’ U.S.-Cuba relations

A delegation of three bishops from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is currently on a trip to Cuba... Read more

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Proper formation is crucial to renewing the priesthood, Pope states

At today's general audience, Pope Benedict XVI looked at the life of St. John Eudes and the importance of ongoing... Read more

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Health care end-of-life provision causing anxiety among elderly

Members of the AARP are leaving by the thousands out of concern for the organization’s support for President Obama’s health... Read more

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Woman who claimed to be pregnant with 12 exposed as hoaxer

A Tunisian woman who attracted global attention when she claimed she was pregnant with twelve babies has been exposed as... Read more

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Pro-life coalition blocks expansion of Planned Parenthood clinic in Knoxville

A combined pro-life effort has halted the proposed relocation and expansion of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Knoxville, Tennessee. Read more

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Bishop Stika expected to fully recover from mild heart attack

Bishop of Knoxville Richard F. Stika is in good humor as he recuperates from a mild heart attack in a... Read more

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FRC Action ramps up effort to exclude abortion from health care reform

Just ahead of President Obama's evening teleconference to promote his health care reform initiative to some faith-based groups, Tony Perkins,... Read more

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Obama calls on religious progressives to 'knock on doors' for health care reform

Addressing a coalition of religious progressives this afternoon in a teleconference call, President Barack Obama denied that his health care... Read more

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Pro-life reaction to Obama conference call: Bill still funds abortion

Reacting to President Barack Obama’s remarks on his health care reform conference call with faith leaders today, pro-life organizations called... Read more