Archive for February 2, 2012

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London designer’s style classes encourage God-given potential

A London fashion designer is teaching young women to dress virtuously, after her brother's death made her rethink her life... Read more

President Barack Obama talks with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in the Oval Office, Nov. 4, 2010. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Business leaders decry HHS contraception mandate

Catholic leaders of both religious and secular businesses across the country are denouncing the Obama administration's contraception mandate for forcing... Read more

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Pope to strengthen faith of Mexican Catholics, says vicar of Leon

Monsignor Fidel Hernandez Lara, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Leon, Mexico, expressed his hope that the Pope’s upcoming visit... Read more

Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr delivers his homily during Mass at the tomb of St. Peter on Feb. 1, 2012?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Schnurr reflects on unworthiness at St. Peter’s tomb

Nobody is “worthy” of the call of Christ, and yet, Jesus still calls everybody to him, Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr... Read more

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Religious leaders remind Europe of Christianity’s social good

The Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe and the Conference of European Churches are encouraging Christians to demonstrate the positive... Read more

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Komen's Planned Parenthood decision prompts tentative pro-life praise

Abortion opponents have praised Susan G. Komen for the Cure's decision to pull funding from Planned Parenthood, but they remain... Read more

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New Vatican exhibition reaches for the stars

The Vatican’s Observatory is helping organize an exhibition that will delve into the history of the universe at both the... Read more

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Pope reflects on Christ, the light of the world

Pope Benedict XVI marked the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord with vespers and explained that the presentation of... Read more

Eric Metaxas speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Obama, Metaxas call for authentic religion at prayer breakfast

The need for a genuine faith that translates into action was the theme chosen by both President Obama and keynote... Read more