Archive for February 16, 2012

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CNA columnist begins series on living with same-sex attraction

In a new series of guest columns, CNA contributor Patrick Einheber will discuss his experience as a faithful Catholic with... Read more

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Bishops counter White House claim they opposed health care reform

The U.S. bishops have refuted the White House’s claim that they never supported health care reform in America. Read more

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Twelve attorneys general threaten to sue over contraception mandate

Attorneys general from a dozen states say they intend to sue over the Obama administration's contraception mandate that requires many... Read more

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Moral theologians reject Catholic writer's defense of HHS mandate

Moral theologians have dismissed a Catholic writer's attempt to defend the revised contraception mandate, saying his own application of traditional... Read more

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Hundreds of bishops, priests to celebrate Mass with Pope in Mexico

A priest overseeing Pope Benedict's March 23-25 visit to Mexico said that nearly 200 bishops and 3000 priests are expected... Read more

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Dispute between Pontifical university and Peru archdiocese not over

The cardinal who carried out an apostolic visit of the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru over its dispute with the... Read more

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Pope urges African, European bishops to give youth cultural formation

Pope Benedict XVI says that bishops must pay particular attention to the cultural formation of their young people.  Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Wide range of religious leaders testify against contraception mandate

Individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds testified at a congressional hearing about the threat to religious freedom posed by... Read more

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By Marianne Medlin

Priest defends pro-life movement with secular philosophy

Author and philosopher Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., released a new book that defends the pro-life stance with secular principles and... Read more