Archive for February 22, 2012

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie at a news conference at the Statehouse October 4, 2011 in Trenton, New Jersey. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Gov. Christie praised for veto of New Jersey 'gay marriage' bill

The New Jersey Catholic Conference lauded Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a bill recognizing “gay marriage” in the state, but... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Insurers do not believe contraception mandate will cut costs

A new survey reveals that pharmacy directors across the country do not believe that a mandate requiring insurance companies to... Read more

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Some Philadelphia Catholic schools spared closure

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has accepted the final recommendations for elementary school closures in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia but has... Read more

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EWTN explains lawsuit against HHS in New York Times essay

The president of the world's largest religious media network has explained his reasons for suing the U.S. government, in a... Read more

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Cuban archbishop thwarts police violence against women protestors

A leading Cuban archbishop intervened to prevent 14 members of the Women in White protest group from being assaulted by... Read more

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Hundreds of Spanish pro-life groups mobilize for march

Around 400 civic groups in Spain are joining together to support a pro-life demonstration set for March 24 in downtown... Read more

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Live Lent with courage, Pope urges Christians

As he observed Ash Wednesday, Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians to live the 40 days of Lent with faith and... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI arrives at Santa Sabina Basilica for the Ash Wednesday service on March 9, 2011 in Rome, Italy. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Pope says ashes symbolize austerity and resurrection

Like millions of Catholics around the world, Pope Benedict XVI received ashes on Ash Wednesday. He said that they become... Read more

Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani and his Family. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Execution order may have been issued for Iranian pastor

Iranian authorities may have issued an execution order for a pastor jailed for refusing to renounce his Christian faith. Read more